Research & Development (R&D) Cell

Research & Development (R&D) Cell

Vision

To build a robust and inclusive research ecosystem that nurtures innovation, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and addresses local and global challenges in alignment with the mission of a self-reliant India (Atma-Nirbhar Bharat).

Mission

• - Promote a vibrant culture of research and innovation among faculty and students.
• - Facilitate collaboration with academia, industry, government, and community organizations.
• - Mobilize resources and streamline access to research opportunities and funding.

Objectives

• - Establish a dynamic organizational structure with clear roles and responsibilities.
  - Identify thrust areas of research relevant to societal and environmental needs.
• - Guide faculty and students in formulating quality research proposals.
  - Promote research ethics, integrity, and compliance with national standards.
• - Strengthen institutional partnerships and collaborative research ventures.
  
• - Foster industry-institute linkages for innovation and entrepreneurship.
  
  

Functions of the R&D Cell

• - Act as the central coordinating body for all research-related activities.
  

• - Encourage interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research.
  
  
• - Organize seminars, workshops, training programs, and research internships.
  
  
• - Facilitate patenting, IPR registration, and commercialization of research output.
  
  
• - Support capacity-building initiatives through continuous mentoring.
  
  
• - Enable access to national research repositories like ShodhGanga, ShodhShuddhi, etc.
  
  
• - Ensure implementation of plagiarism checks and publication quality benchmarks.
  
  

Organizational Structure of the R&D Cell

The Research & Development Cell (RDC) at Deva Matha College operates under a structured framework to ensure coordinated planning, implementation, and monitoring of research activities. The cell comprises a Research Advisory Council, a Director, and five functional committees responsible for specific domains.

Research Advisory Council

Chairperson:

• Prof. Dr. Sunil C. Mathew (Principal)
  
  

Members:

• Dr. Ciby Kurian – Research Guide (Malayalam)
  
  
• Dr. Jobin Jose – Research Guide (Malayalam)
  
  
• Dr. Brincy Mathew – Research Guide (Malayalam)
  
  
• Sr. Dr. Sindhu Sebastian – Research Guide (Malayalam)
  
  
• Dr. Deepa Thomas – Research Guide (English)
  
  
• Sr. Dr. Fancy Paul – Research Guide (English), Research Co-ordinator
  
  
• Dr. Jose K. Manuel – M.G. University, Kottayam (External Expert)
  
  
• Dr. Siby James – Principal in Charge, St. Thomas College, Palai (External Expert)

Director & Convenor of the R&D Cell

• Dr. Tina Sebastian, Department of Physics
  
  

Committees of the R&D Cell

Committee 1: Finance & Infrastructure

• Dr. Renny A George
  
  
• Mr. Jose Mathew
  
  
• Smt. Smitha Joseph (Head Accountant)
  
  
• Sr. Dr. Fancy Paul
  
  
• Dr. Amal Thankachan
  
  

Committee 2: Research Program & Policy Development

• Dr. Anish Thomas
  

• Dr. Brincy Mathew
  
  
• Dr. Cigi Chacko
  
  
• Dr. Sunil Jose K
  
  
• Dr. Deepa Thomas
  
  
• Dr. Elsamma Joseph
  
  

Committee 3: Collaboration & Community

• Dr. Anu P Mathew
  

• Dr. Lishamol Tomy
  
  
• Dr. Ciby Kurian
  
  
• Dr. Ancy Sebastian
  
  
• Dr. Varghese M C
  
  

Committee 4: Product Development, Monitoring & Commercialization

• Dr. Deepthi John
  

• Dr. Saritha K Jose
  
  
• Dr. Arunima Sebastian
  
  
• Dr. Ashitha Tomy
  
  

Committee 5: IPR, Legal & Ethical Matters

• Dr. Priya Joseph
  

• Dr. Tony Thomas
  
  
• Dr. Smitha Sebastian
  
  
• Sr. Dr. Sindhu Sebastian
  
  
• Dr. Mini Sebastian