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