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Research & Development Cell

Research & Development Cell

Driving Innovation, Knowledge Creation & Technological Advancement

The Research & Development Cell at Sri Ramakrishna College of Engineering plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and academic excellence. The cell encourages both faculty and students to engage in impactful research, publish quality papers, participate in national and international conferences, and contribute solutions to real-world societal and industrial challenges.

About the R&D Cell

At SRCE, research is considered a core component of engineering education. The R&D Cell coordinates institutional research activities, provides technical guidance, facilitates collaborations, and ensures that research outcomes align with global standards. The cell motivates researchers to transform innovative ideas into prototypes, publications, patents, and start-up ventures.

Objectives of the R&D Cell

  • To promote a strong research culture among faculty and students.
  • To encourage innovative thinking and multi-disciplinary research projects.
  • To support publication of research papers in reputed national and international journals.
  • To collaborate with industries, universities, and research organizations.
  • To guide faculty and students in writing project proposals for funding agencies.
  • To identify emerging research areas and create specialized research groups.
  • To promote intellectual property rights (IPR), patents, and technology development.

Research Focus Areas

The R&D Cell supports research in key domains including:

  • Manufacturing & Design Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing & Data Science
  • VLSI & Embedded Systems
  • Structural & Civil Engineering
  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Agricultural Technology & Farm Mechanization
  • Sustainable Natural Resource Utilization
  • Biomaterials & Regenerative Engineering
  • IoT-Based Automation Systems

R&D Activities

  • Organizing workshops, conferences, and technology seminars
  • Conducting interdisciplinary research projects
  • Encouraging faculty to attend FDPs, STTPs, and research skill training
  • Publishing journals, research reports, and proceedings
  • Mentoring students for research competitions & paper presentations
  • Maintaining a research documentation system for all departments

R&D Cell Members

Dr. D. Rajkumar

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering - Convenor

Dr. S. Prakash

Associate Professor & Head, Agricultural Engg - Member

Dr. R. Vijay

Professor, CSE - Member

Dr. L. Sugi

Assistant Professor & Head, S&H — Member

Dr. D. Balakrishnan

Assistant Professor, S&H — Member