Objectives Research & Development Policy :-
Objectives R&D Policy: Aligned with the vision and mission of the AMP enunciated by it, the R&D objectives for the institution and the metrics for each are enumerated below:
- Increase Research Output: Research publications are critical for an academic entity as they serve as a tangible and enduring record of scholarly contributions, showcasing the institution’s commitment to advancing knowledge. These publications not only contribute to the academic reputation of the institution but also play a pivotal role in attracting funding, partnerships, and top-tier faculty. The number of peer-reviewed publications with substantial indexing shall serve as key indicator and its annual growth will reflect the institution’s commitment to elevating research productivity.
- Strengthen External Collaborations: This objective emphasizes expanding theinstitution’s global network by establishing partnerships with at least five leading research institutions or industry organizations within the next two years. Success will be measured through data on the number of formal collaboration agreements and the outcomes of joint research initiatives. The metric for growth on this front will be the annual increase in the number of joint publications and patents.
- Promote Student Involvement in Research: This objective seeks to actively involve students in research projects and prepare them for fueling the research further. Documenting the number of undergraduate students engaged in research initiatives is crucial. The performance of the institute shall be recorded in terms of annual percentage increase in student participation.
- Establish Centers of Excellence: The institution aims to establish center focusing on relevant or emerging areas of importance within three years. Monitoring the establishment and growth of these centers in terms of research, academic contributions, skill development, training, revenue generation, and collaborations is vital. Sustainability of such centers is important in view of substantial upfront investments and therefore, revenue generation shall be the indicator.
- Enhance Research Infrastructure: Modernization of laboratories, equipment, and technology is crucial for ensuring that the institution’s research infrastructure stays aligned with evolving research needs besides guaranteeing a conducive environment for cutting-edge research.
- Promote Ethical Research Practices: Through regular workshops and training sessions on research ethics for faculty and students, this objective aims to instill a culture of ethical research conduct. Monitoring attendance and feedback from these sessions is crucial. Performance on this objective shall be captured through the incidences of unethical practices promoting ethical research practices.
- Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination: This objective encourages faculty participation in conferences, both within and outside India, to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration. Additionally, inviting top Indian researchers contributing at the global level as international experts ensures a diverse and enriching academic environment. This promotes the institution’s standing as a hub for global research exchange and collaboration. This objective shall be monitored through the annual percentage increase in faculty participation in international conferences and participation of international experts in conferences organized by the institution.
- Promote Technology Transfer Incubation and Innovation: This objective emphasizes the facilitation of successful commercialization or technology transfer from out of the R&D activities taken up. Infrastructure and facilities required for technology translation towards commercialization will be created, with appropriate manpower allocated for its operation. The institution, in the process, will be able to bridge the gap between academia and industry, with measurable success through the number of patents filed, licenses issued, or products/services brought to the market.
- Conduct Training/Skilling Programs: This objective focuses on enhancing the research capabilities of the academic community through short-term courses and workshops. These initiatives will provide hands-on and experiential learning, emphasizing practical skills development. The growth in this area can be measured by tracking the number of researchers participating in these training programs.
