Schools

Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research

Department Profile

This concept note proposes the establishment of a Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (CISR) at DY Patil International University (DYPIU). DYPIU has always maintained an interdisciplinary approach in imparting higher education. The Centre will serve as a hub for cross-disciplinary and collaborative research activities, addressing complex global and societal challenges that can be solved through integrative approaches. CISR will serve as a catalyst for knowledge integration, innovation, and societal transformation.

School Vision

Integration of diverse disciplines, enabling innovative research, holistic solution for impactful socioeconomic output.

School Mission

To promote cross-disciplinary collaboration among Faculty, Students and External Stakeholders.
To address complex real-world challenges through integrated research approaches.
To nurture a culture of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking across domains.

Objectives

Create a hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation encouraging collaborative projects involving science, technology, Design, Liberal arts, and social sciences.
Encourage innovative thinking and problem-solving by integrating diverse perspectives and methodologies.
Facilitate joint academic programs, seminars, and workshops across Schools.
Develop partnerships with industry, government, and international institutions.
Publish high-impact interdisciplinary journals and white papers.
Increase the quality and impact of research at DYPIU by targeting complex, real-world problems involving societal, scientific, and technological challenges.
Engaging students by offering unique opportunities (Scholarship/authorship/ patents) to engage in interdisciplinary coursework and research.

Focus Areas

The centre will initiate and support research projects focused on the following few initial thematic areas:

Drug discovery and Medicinal chemistry- combining chemistry, genomics, tissue engineering and animal studies
Quantum Technologies- combining Physics, Maths, Computations and applications in other areas like life sciences, social sciences and economics
mRNA therapeutics- combining Chemistry, Molecular biology and Bioinformatics
Regenerative Medicine- combining Physics, Chemistry, Cell biology and Genetic engineering and Mechanics.
Any other as considered appropriate by CISR in consultation with DYPIU

Core Activities

Research in basic and interdisciplinary areas.
Initiate research in theme based focussed areas both basic and applied
Organizing Workshops and Seminars
Plans to host regular events in various fields to discuss emerging topics and share research findings.
Demonstration or awareness workshops for large scale social implementation
Seed Grants
Provide small-scale funding to faculty and student groups for pilot interdisciplinary projects under various schemes of the Research policy of the University
External grants
Funding from other Govt/non govt agencies support research.
Industry Partnerships
Forge collaborations with external organizations, Start-Ups, Industry and government agencies to ensure research is relevant and impactful
Organizational Structure
Director-
Research advisory Board
Clusters for different Projects
STEM and Social Science Faculty

Expected Outcomes

The establishment of the CISR is expected to lead to:

A significant Push for increase in high-impact publications and research grants.
Enhanced institutional reputation for innovation and collaborative research.
Perceptible solutions to real-world problems through collaborative research and community engagement.
Improved student outcomes, with graduates possessing a broader skill set and a holistic understanding of complex issues.

The CISR represents a strategic investment in the future of DYPIU, positioning the university at the forefront of interdisciplinary education and research.

Funding and Sustainability

Funding from University
Funding from Sponsoring agencies
Funding from Industrial collaborations

Facilities

Central facility housing common Instruments and equipment available to all faculty