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
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