Research and Development

Research and Development

The Research and Development (R&D) Center is established to promote research and innovation among faculty members and students. The center focuses on identifying emerging research areas and developing projects that lead to publications in National and International journals and conferences. It encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary research among various departments of Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology to explore advanced technologies.

The R&D Center also motivates faculty members and students to undertake research in frontier areas of engineering, technology, science, humanities, and multidisciplinary fields. It enhances the research capabilities of budding technocrats by encouraging participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, and project competitions.

Objectives of R & D Cell

• To develop new tools and techniques for solving problems, with special emphasis on rural and socially relevant issues.
• To design innovative methodologies in various fields of Engineering and Technology.
• To promote the acquisition of new scientific knowledge through research activities.
• To create an innovation-friendly environment for sustainable and long-term development.
• To organize periodic interactive sessions with entrepreneurs and industrial experts.
• To enhance skill development training and create self-employment opportunities.
• To ensure effective management and guidance for Ph.D. programs.

Functionalities of Research & Development Cell

The following are the major functions and responsibilities of the Research & Development (R&D) Cell:

• To create awareness and provide opportunities for research and development among faculty members and students.
• To promote a research-oriented environment in every department.
• To identify potential research areas in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology.
• To form faculty research groups based on their areas of specialization.
• To prepare and submit research proposals to funding agencies such as All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE), University Grants Commission(UGC), Department of Science and Technology(DST), and Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) for obtaining funded projects.
• To encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the institution and with external organizations.

The Research and Development cell of the College is working on the following research disciplines.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Information Science & Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemistry
• Physics
• MBA
• Mathematics

 

Areas of Research

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning
• Data Science & Big Data Analytics
• VLSI Design
• Embedded Systems
• Signal Processing
• Photonics
• Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power Electronics
• CAD/CAM
• Robotics & Automation
• Thermal Engineering
• CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Smart Construction Materials
• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Mathematics
• Graph Theory
• Material Science
• Semiconductor Physics
• Electrochemistry
• Corrosion Engineering
• Polymer Science
• Organizational Behaviour
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Financial Analytics

 

Faculty Recognized as Research Guides (VTU)

Sl No	Name of the Research Centre /Department	Name of Research Supervisors	No. of Research Scholars
01	Civil Engineering	Dr. Kiran B M Dr. VijayKumar Y M Dr. Sanjith J Dr. Kavya B R	15
02	Computer Science & Engineering	Dr. Pushpa Ravikumar Dr. Madhu B G	08
03	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Dr. Goutham M A Dr. A P Jagadeesh  Chandra	08
04	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Dr. Veerendra G R	02
05	Information Science & Engineering	Dr. S Sampath Dr. Sunitha M R Dr. Pramod H B Dr. Adarsh M  J	13
06	Mechanical Engineering	Dr. C T Jayadeva Dr. Satyanarayana G M Dr. Abhijith Vaidya Dr. Rachan D Shekar	11
07	Mathematics	Dr. Shrikanth A S	05
08	Physics	Dr. Mallikarjuna M L Dr. Lakshminarayana B N Dr. S Raghavendra	04
09	Chemistry	Dr. N D Dinesh Dr. Gnanendra C R	02
10	MBA	Dr. Prakash Rao K S Dr. Vinith H P Dr. Devananda H M Dr. Ravi I A	08

 

Consultancy Projects/ Funded Projects:

Sl. No.	Research Work	Funding agency	Start Date	Funding (in Lakhs)
1	Dept of CSE: Establishment of artificial intelligence and machine learning research laboratory	MODROB-ASP	2022	19.44
2	Dept of Civil Engg: A study on the best available technologies for the treatment of coffee pulp effluents	VTU- Belagavi	2021	15.00
3	Dept of Civil Engg: Preparation of DPR on grey water management for Chikkamagaluru District	CEO Zilla Panchayat, Chikkamagaluru,Government of Karnataka	2022	29.82
4	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2025-2026	3,00,000=00
5	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2024-2025	2,00,000=00
6	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2023-2024	3,80,000=00
7	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2022-2023	3,80,000=00
8	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2021-2022	3,80,000=00
9	Dept of ME: Development Of Technology To Produce And Use Of Bio-Fuels.	Karnataka  Council for Technological Up gradation  (KCTU)	2020-2021	1,50,000=00