Research Framework

SPU Research Framework: A Three-Level Step-by-Step Guide

Objectives

  • To ensure that each faculty member of the university is involved in research and innovation activities.
  • To align research and innovation activities with the University Research Thrust Areas (URTAs).
  • To achieve research and innovation targets.

Three-Level Step-by-Step Guide

  • Level 1: University Research Thrust Areas (URTAs)
    • Identify URTAs that serve as the foundation for Research and Innovation activities.
  • Level 2: Institute Research Thrust Areas (IRTAs)
    • Each institute identifies its own IRTAs, which must be aligned with the URTAs.
    • IRTAs are developed in consultation with the concerned Director, Dean, and HoIs.
  • Level 3: Research Clusters (RCs)
    • Each institute forms RCs, which must be aligned with the corresponding IRTA.
    • In case of an interdisciplinary RC, faculty members from multiple institutes will be involved and accordingly the mapping with IRTAs will be done.

List of SPU Research Clusters

Nootan Medical College and Research Centre (NMCRC)

RC No.

RC Title

RC Leader

1

Detection and Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Dr. Madhuri Alwani

2

Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis

Dr. Mahesh Khandelwal

3

Management of Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Ketan Jansari

4

Stress Management and Its Impact on Hypertension

Dr. Urvesh Mistry

5

Management of Diabetes Mellitus by Lifestyle Changes

Dr. Chirayu Vaidya

6

Impact of Nutrition on Maternal and Fetal Outcome

Dr. Pankaj Nimbalkar

7

Prevention and Treatment of Malnutrition

Dr. Nikhil Patel

8

Infection Control Among Healthcare Workers

Dr. Parul Shah

9

Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship

Dr. Soeb Jankhwala

10

Prevention and Eradication of Tuberculosis

Dr. Rajesh Solanki

11

Use of AI Technology in Radiodiagnosis

Dr. Rajendra Solanki

Nootan Pharmacy College (NPC)

RC No.

RC Title

RC Leader

1

Formulation and evaluation of Nano-sponge hydrogel of luliconazole

Dr. K.S Patel

2

Formulation and Evaluation of Topical bi-gel of apremilast

Dr. Hitesh Patel

3

In silico Identification of novel interleukin 17A receptor blockers as antihypertensive using Computer Aided Drug Design

Dr. U. A. Shah

4

Formulation and evaluation of Herbs based dosage form

Dr. S. G. Patel

5

Formulation and evaluation of nanogel

Dr. N. A. Shah

6

Toxicity study of new drugs

Ms. Poonam Patel

Nootan College of Physiotherapy (NCP)

RC No.

RC

RC Leader

1

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Traumatic & Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dr. Krupa Soni

2

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries

Dr. Ragbi Patel

3

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders

Dr. Jahanvi Barot

4

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Paediatric Disorders

Dr. Heena Patel

5

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Cardio- Pulmonary Disorders

Dr. Vijay Pandita

6

Community Healthcare Services

Dr. Sakshi Thakrar

Nootan College of Nursing (NCN)

RC No.

RC

RC Leader

1

New wave of digital hypertensive management

Prof. Muniamma Devi

2

Prevention of Muscular Disorder

Prof. Daxaben Patel

3

Breast and Cervical Cancer

Ms. Payal Vaghela

4

Maternal and Neonatal Health

Dr. B. Mahalakshmi

5

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Prof. Beula S. S.

6

Therapy for addiction

Dr. N.Sivasubramanian

Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (NPDCH)

RC No.

RC Title

RC Leader

1

Artificial Intelligence Application in Dentistry

Dr. Anil Managutti

2

Digital Prosthodontics

Dr. Sareen Duseja

3

Nano Science in Dental Material

Dr. Kailash Atur

4

Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer

Dr. Shylaja Attur

5

Oral Epidemiology and Tobacco Cessation

Dr. Rahul Patel

6

Resorbable Dental Implant

Dr. Shoba Fernandes

7

Early Detection of Tempero-Mandibular Disorder and Treatment

Dr. Dhaval Mehta

8

Tissue Augmentation Around Implants

Dr. Hiral Parikh

Nootan Ayurvedic College and Research Centre (NACRC)

RC No. RC Title RC Leader
1 Relation between Desha and herbal plants Dr. Drakshayani Benni
2 Development of Digital tools for the study of medicinal plants Dr. Rashmi Jain
3 Development and standardization of drugs for cancer treatment Dr. Meenakshi Manerikar
4 Prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders and benign prostate hyperplasia Dr. Poona Nath Chouhan
5 Formation and validation of drugs for Neuro-Musculo-skeletal treatment Dr. Namdev Vanganekar
6 Role of Ayurveda in Mental disorders Dr. Dhanraj Nagar
7 Identification of Marma and its application in Clinical Practices Dr. Sunitha Valsan
8 Evidence-based practices for management of lifestyle and stress related disorders Dr. Smitha
9 Ayurveda Fundamentals in Chronic disorders Dr. Nisha E B
10 Applied aspect of Prakriti, Nadi and Dosha Dr. Vaibhav Bhadane

Technical Institutes

RC No.

RC Title

RC Leader

1

Advanced Electric Vehicle Technologies

Prof. Hiren Parikh

2

Intelligent Industrial Automation Systems

Dr. Shailesh K Patel

3

Internet of Things

Prof. Ankur Goswami

4

Sustainable      waste   management     and waste treatment

Dr. B. Mohanty

5

Assessment of Ground water resources

Dr. Yogesh S. Patel

6

Biodegradation of pollutants

Dr. Chinmayi Joshi

7

Green energy technology

Dr. Rakesh A Patel

8

Application of AI in Digital Investigation

Dr. Jigar Soni

9

Threat and Attack Detection

Dr. Nitin Pandya

10

Fintech and Risk Management

Dr. Bhagvan Karnawat

11

Management practices and strategies

Dr. Mitesh Patel

12

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Chirag Patel (MBA)

13

Statistical Trends in Smart Technology

Dr. Darshna Pandya

14

Organization design

Dr. Pradeep Mishra

15

System and Holistic thinking

Dr. Akhilesh Upadhyay

16

AI in healthcare

Dr. Manish Patel

17

AI in agriculture

Dr. Malay Bhatt

18

AI in education

Dr Rajesh Patel

19

AI in weather forecasting

Prof. Mehul Patel