Structure

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