Overview

Research is an integral part of the academic activities of BVDU. As a testimony to this the University has established three self-financed dedicated research institutes namely,

Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune for research in Biomedical Sciences
Research and Development Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Pune
Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research, Pune.

Research and Development Cell (RDC):

As per the UGC guidelines BVDU has established the Research and Development Cell (RDC) that promotes and monitors research, innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship activities in the constituent colleges.

Vision

To create a robust and sustainable mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within BVDU, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020

Mission

To create a conducive environment and a strong support system for faculty and students to achieve excellence in research and enhanced research productivity.
To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community-based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels.
To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding.

Sub Committees of RDC:

The BVDU RDC and its sub-committees consist of the expert faculty members along with external experts that review the operations and regulates the research activities. The RDC has following sub-committees:

Finance and infrastructure,
Research programme policy development,
Collaboration and consultancy
Product development, monitoring, and commercialization,
IPR, Legal and Ethical matters.

These committees help in promotion, implementation, and monitoring of research across all colleges of the university.

Objectives of RDC:

To formulate BVDU Research Policies
To identify the thrust areas of research and identify cluster groups /consortium of researchers within BVDU & BV institutes
To promote multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary research : Basic & Translational
To encourage extramural research funding
To encourage Innovation, Startups and Entrepreneurship development
To create incentive policies to motivate and encourage faculty and students
To encourage national and international collaboration with industry, research institutes and academia
To encourage fund raising by offering research related services
To promote capacity building for the faculty and students
To strengthen the PhD program and provide research fellowships
To provide BVDU Research Management Software System to collect and manage research related information
To monitor the research activities through BVDU Research Review Board

Major Thrust Areas of Research:

Health Sciences:

Vaccine Trials
Clinical Trials
Virology
Mother & Child Health
Nutrition Health Disease
Obesity-Diabetes, Cancer, and Herbal Medicine

Pharmaceutical Sciences:

Vaccine Trials
Clinical Trials
Virology
Mother & Child Health
Nutrition Health Disease
Obesity-Diabetes, Cancer, and Herbal Medicine

Engineering and Technology:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Internet of Things
Big Data
Artificial Neural Network
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Energy Engineering
Non-conventional Energy
Robotics and Automation
Wireless Communication and Sensor Network
Sediment Analysis and Hydraulics

Environmental, Basic and Applied Science:

Sustainable Development
Geospatial Science and Technology
Biodiversity Conservation
Eco Restoration
Bio Acoustics
Synthesis of Advanced Materials
Green Chemistry
Bioremediation and Biodegradation
Probiotics
Plant Physiology
Gerontology

Biotechnology:

Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Metagenomics and Drug Designing

Social Science and Humanities:

Post Modernism
Indian English Literature
Business Administration and Accountancy
International Economics

Law:

IPR and Cyber Laws
Defense Strategies
Media and law
Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation

Journals Published:

Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal:

"Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal is an official publication of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University Medical College. It is a double blind peer-reviewed, open access quarterly journal started in January 2021. The journal publishes original articles, short articles, reviews, case reports, case series, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and letter to editor. The link to the journal is as follows" www.bvmj.in/

Indexing:

The journal is indexed in UGC care list Group I. Many journal articles are cited in Google Scholar. The journal is cited by Crossref and Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources (ROAD).

Bharati Vidyapeeth journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences

"Bharati Vidyapeeth journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences is an official publication of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To be University's Faculty of Dentistry. The journal publishes original research. Articles, short articles, Reviews. unique case reports, Letter to Editor etc. The scope of this journal will encompass all the multidisciplinary areas of dental Sciences. The link to the journal is as follows" www.bvjdas.in

Bharati Vidyapeeth Journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences

2498

International Journals

206

Projects Funded

Research Programmes

Due to the strong focus on quality research, the University has many papers published in different peer-reviewed journals of national and international importance. Along with research papers, the University also extends support to the faculty for filing patents, making arrangements for meetings and more. Since its establishment, several patents by the University faculty have been published or granted at international and national levels.

The University offers opportunities to work on collaborative projects with various international universities, research organizations and renowned industries. Many research projects are also undertaken annually with the help of funding from reputed external agencies. The faculty are also provided with the opportunity to take on consultancy services from the government and private sectors.

One of the best facilities provided by the University is the organized Research Committee that strives to provide the best environment for the conduct of research. The committee is an essential part of the system as they provide a standardized and disciplined flow to the research process.