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.

Research Cluster

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.

Research Cluster

Leader

12

Formulation and Evaluation of Nano-Sponge Hydrogel of Luliconazole

Dr. K.S Patel

13

Formulation and Evaluation of Topical Bi gel of Apremilast

Dr. Hitesh Patel

14

In Silico Identification of Novel Interleukin 17A Receptor Blockers as antihypertensive using Computer Aided Drug Design

Dr. U. A. Shah

15

Formulation and Evaluation of Herbs-Based Dosage Form

Dr. S. G. Patel

16

Formulation and Evaluation of Nanogel

Dr. N. A. Shah

Nootan College of Nursing (NCN)

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

17

New Wave of Digital Hypertensive Management

Prof. Muniamma Devi

18

Prevention of Muscular Disorder

Prof. Daxaben Patel

19

Breast and Cervical Cancer

Ms. Payal Vaghela

20

Maternal and Neonatal Health

Dr. B. Mahalakshmi

21

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Prof. Beula S.S.

22

Therapy for Addiction

Dr. N. Sivasubramanian

Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (NPDCH)

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

23

Artificial Intelligence Application in Dentistry

Dr. Anil Managutti

24

Digital Prosthodontics

Dr. Sareen Duseja

25

Nano Science in Dental Material

Dr. Kailash Atur

26

Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer

Dr. Shylaja Attur

27

Oral Epidemiology and Tobacco Cessation

Dr. Rahul Patel

28

Resorbable Dental Implant

Dr. Shoba Fernandes

29

Early Detection of Tempero-Mandibular Disorder and Treatment

Dr. Dhaval Mehta

30

Tissue Augmentation Around Implants

Dr. Hiral Parikh

31

3D Printing

Dr. Sareen Duseja

Nootan College of Physiotherapy (NCP)

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

32

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Traumatic & Non-Traumatic Musculoskeletal Conditions

Dr. Krupa Soni

33

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries

Dr. Jayesh Thakrar

34

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders

Dr. Jahanvi Barot

35

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Paediatric Disorders

Dr. Heena Patel

36

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation of Cardio- Pulmonary Disorders

Dr. Vijay Pandita

37

Community Healthcare Services

Dr. Sakshi Thakrar

Nootan Ayurvedic College and Research Centre (NACRC)

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

38

Relation Between Desha and Herbal Plants

Dr. Drakshayani Benni

39

Development of Digital Tools for the Study of Medicinal Plants

Dr. Rashmi Jain

40

Development and Standardization of Drugs for Cancer Treatment

Dr. Meenakshi Manerikar

41

Prevention and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

Dr. Poona Nath Chouhan

42

Formation and Validation of Drugs for Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Treatment

Dr. Namdev Vanganekar

43

Role of Ayurveda in Mental Disorders

Dr. Dhanraj Nagar

44

Identification of Marma and its Application in Clinical Practices

Dr. Sunitha Valsan

45

Evidence-Based Practices for Management of Lifestyle and Stress Related Disorders

Dr. Smitha

46

Ayurveda Fundamentals in Chronic Disorders

Dr. Nisha E B

47

Applied Aspect of Prakriti, Nadi and Dosha

Dr. Vaibhav Bhadane

Nootan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital (NHMCH)

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

48

Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in Management of Cancer Cachexia

Dr. Nikhil Shah

49

Evidence-Based Homoeopathic Medicines for Non-Communicable Diseases (Diabetes Mellitus – NIDDM)

Dr. Tarun Kumar Das

50

Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in Musculoskeletal Diseases

Dr. Ritesh Raychura

51

Role of AI in the Field of Homoeopathy

Dr. Tarik Pathan

52

Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in Agri Medicine

Dr. Sandip Samanta

53

Role of Homoeopathic Medicines in Improving Education Outcomes

Dr. Jaydebi Sarkar

Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering and Technology & Swami Sachchidanand Polytechnic College

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

54

Advanced Electric Vehicle Technologies

Dr. Rakesh A. Patel

55

Intelligent Industrial Automation Systems

Prof. Hiren Parikh

56

Internet of Things in Healthcare and Agriculture

Dr. Ankur Goswami

57

Sustainable Waste Management and Waste Treatment

Dr. B. Mohanty

58

Assessment of Ground Water Resources

Dr. Yogesh S. Patel

59

Renewable Energy and EV Technologies

Dr. Rakesh A. Patel

60

Application of AI in Digital Investigation

Dr. Jigar Soni

61

Threat and Attack Detection

Dr. Nitin Pandya

62

Fintech and Risk Management

Dr. Chhaya Patel

63

Management Practices and Strategies

Dr. Mitesh Patel

64

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Chirag Patel

65

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Dr. Manish Patel

66

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture an Weather Forecasting

Mr. Mehul Patel

67

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Dr. Rajesh Patel

Smt. S.S. Patel Nootan Science and Commerce College

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

68

Biodegradation of Pollutant

Dr. Chinmayi Joshi

Smt. S.B. Patel Institute of Business Management

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

69

Organization Design

Dr. Pradeep K. Mishra

Shri C.J. Patel College of Computer Studies

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

70

Statistical trends in Smart Technology

Dr. Darshana Pandya

Nootan Institute of Design & Communication

RC No.

Research Cluster

Leader

71

System and Holistic Thinking

Dr. Sonu Mehta