Research

Research with purpose.

The institute's VTU-recognised research centres host Ph.D. scholars across its departments, are supported by grants from agencies such as VGST, K-FIST, AICTE, NAIN, VTU, GOI and KSCST, and publish indexed research.

Centres of excellence

Where research happens

11 of 15 centres have published a profile.

Research Centre

Department of Chemical Engineering

Pioneering sustainable process solutions and advanced materials through cutting-edge chemical engineering research.

4Scholars
13Funded projects
6Publications · 5y
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Chemistry Research Centre

Synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, nanocellulose, corrosion studies and metal complexes.

9Scholars
—Funded projects
20Publications · 5y
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Centre for Environmental and Civil Engineering Research

Structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation, environmental engineering and water resources.

20Scholars
—Funded projects
5Publications · 5y
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Computer Science and Engineering Research Centre

AI/ML, data science, big data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, IoT, image processing and intelligent systems.

34Scholars
0Funded projects
74Publications · 5y
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Electronics & Communication Engineering Research Centre

Communication and networks, VLSI and embedded systems, biomedical signal processing, microwave engineering and applied machine learning.

5Scholars
20Funded projects
72Publications · 5y
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Research Centre

Artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, distributed generation, smart grid, renewable energy and advanced control for power systems.

3Scholars
5Funded projects
36Publications · 5y
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Mathematics Research Centre

Biomechanics, fluid mechanics, graph theory and differential geometry.

14Scholars
—Funded projects
63Publications · 5y
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Master of Computer Applications Research Centre

Innovating smart solutions for a smarter world through artificial intelligence.

7Scholars
—Funded projects
2Publications · 5y
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Mechanical Engineering Research and Innovation Centre

Advancing mechanical design, manufacturing, and innovation through applied research, prototyping, and industry-collaborative projects.

1Scholars
24Funded projects
64Publications · 5y
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Centre for Materials Physics and Photonics

Thin films, nonlinear optics, crystal growth, nanomaterials, renewable energy, density functional theory and energy storage devices.

6Scholars
—Funded projects
46Publications · 5y
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Department of Textile Technology and Research Centre

Sustainable, technical, smart and medical textiles — materials, processing, nonwovens and functional textile applications.

14Scholars
4Funded projects
24Publications · 5y
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Funders & sponsored research

Agencies we work with

VGST
DST
K-FIST
AICTE
NAIN
VTU
GOI
KSCST