Research & Development Cell
Committee info.
- About the Committee
- 2. Vision and Mission
- 3. Composition of the Committee
- 4. Functions of the Committee
- 5. Duties & Responsibilities
- 6. Procedure of Functioning
- 7. Meeting Notices & Minutes
- 8. Action Taken Reports
- 9. Gallery / Events
- 10. Contact / Support
About the Cell
The Research and Development (R&D) Cell at D.Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University serves as the central hub for promoting a culture of high-quality, impact-driven research and innovation. Established in accordance with the latest UGC Guidelines, the R&D Cell acts as a catalyst for multidisciplinary and translational research, aiming to bridge the gap between academic inquiry and industrial application, ensuring that faculty and students make significant contributions to the national mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Vision
To establish D.Y. Patil Agriculture and Technical University as a leading global destination for research excellence by fostering a dynamic ecosystem that nurtures transformative ideas, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and generates knowledge for the sustainable development of society.
Mission
- To provide state-of-the-art facilities and a conducive environment for pioneering research.
- To strengthen industry-institute linkages and global research partnerships.
- To uphold the highest standards of research integrity, ethics, and intellectual honesty.
- To assist faculty and scholars in securing research grants, fellowships, and consultancy projects.
Composition of the Committee
University Research Council
| Sr. No. | Name of the Person | Representative as | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. (Dr.) Anilkumar S. Gupta | Vice-Chancellor | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Jaydeep B. Patil | Dean, Engineering & Technology | Member |
| 3 | Prof. (Dr.) Murali M. Bhupathi | Dean, Management | Member |
| 4 | Prof. (Dr.) Sangram T. Patil | Professor | Member |
| 5 | Prof. (Dr.) Anil T. Gaikwad | Professor | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Kishor P. Shendge | IPR Expert | Member |
| 7 | Prof. (Dr.) Chandrakant D. Lokhande | Eminent Scientist | Member |
| 8 | Dr. Janardan S. Dhekale | Senior Statistician | Member |
| 9 | Mr. Snehal S. Biyani | Industry Expert | Member |
| 10 | Mr. Sujit S. Sarnaik | Chief Finance & Accounts Officer | Member |
| 11 | Dr. Vidya L. Badadare | Departmental Research Coordinator | CSE - Member |
| 12 | Mr. Rajwardhan S. Todkar | AIML - Member | |
| 13 | Dr. Yogesh V. Chimate | Data Science - Member | |
| 14 | Dr. Varsha P. Desai | Computer Applications - Member | |
| 15 | Dr. Vinayak B. Shinde | Agricultural Engineering - Member | |
| 16 | Dr. Shivanand S. Shirkole | Food Technology - Member | |
| 17 | Dr. Tanaji R. Bhosale | Chemistry - Member | |
| 18 | Dr. Umesh V. Shembade | First Year Engineering - Member | |
| 19 | Dr. Ranjit S. Patil | Management - Member | |
| 20 | Mr. Dhairyashil P. Mohite | Lab Assistant | Member |
| 21 | Dr. Namita S. Patil | Director R&D | Member-Secretary |
Functions of the Committee
The R&D Committee is tasked with the strategic planning and execution of the university’s research objectives. Its core functions include:
- Establishing a Research Advisory Council (RAC) to oversee research policy and strategic direction.
- Identifying “Thrust Areas” and forming thematic cluster groups for interdisciplinary work.
- Ensuring plagiarism-free research and adherence to ethical clearance protocols.
- Mentoring faculty in grant-writing and technical skills.
- Managing a corpus for seed funding and seeking extramural grants
- Establishing an Incubation Centre to transform research into start-ups.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Enhancing and expanding the Institute’s research profile.
- Protecting and commercializing the Institute’s intellectual property in accordance with intellectual property rights (IPR) norms and regulations.
- Supervising all consultancy activities.
- Raising awareness among faculty and staff about various research funding opportunities, their sources, and application processes.
- Encouraging projects and research that are easily recognizable by the public and beneficial to the local and broader community.
- Supporting research in emerging fields and technological advancements.
- Creating an environment that motivates and engages staff with a passion for innovation and research in their areas of expertise.
- Establishing systematic procedures for managing research programs.
- Monitoring the mobilization of research funds to ensure they are properly utilized and accounted for.
- Fostering and developing strategic partnerships and funding solutions with industries, research institutions, and funding agencies for progressive and advanced research.
- Encouraging interdisciplinary research across departments and schools.
- Tracking the research and development performance of individual researchers and departments by maintaining a structured database of research and developmental activities.
- Enhancing the quality of research projects, programs, and infrastructure within the university
- Reviewing proposals and appointing review and scrutiny committees.
- Ensuring adherence to the code of ethics in research at all levels within the University.
Procedure of Functioning (SOP)
The R&D Cell operates through a structured “Single Window” system to minimize administrative delays for researchers.
- Ideation & Proposal Submission
Faculty members submit research proposals or “Seed Money” applications to the Cell. The committee provides technical feedback to enhance the proposal’s success rate for external funding.
- Scrutiny and Ethical Clearance
Every project involving human/animal subjects or sensitive data is vetted by the Ethics Committee. All written work undergoes a mandatory plagiarism check.
- Financial Management & Execution
The R&D Cell provides a dedicated project account and assists in the procurement of equipment in accordance with university and funding agency norms. The Cell ensures that the Principal Investigator (PI) has maximum autonomy in executing the research.
- Monitoring & Output
The Cell conducts quarterly progress reviews. It tracks the final output in the form of
Publications: In SCOPUS/Web of Science/UGC-CARE journals.
IPR: Filing of Patents or Copyrights through the IPR Cell.
Technology Transfer: Licensing the research prototypes to industry partners.
The R&D cell shall meet at least twice a semester, and the quorum for the R&D cell meetings shall be the nearest whole number above 50% of the membership of the R&D cell. The member secretary may decide on any additional meetings on a need basis.