Research Committee of the Faculty of Engineering (RCFE)

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Research Committee - Faculty of Engineering

Introduction

Engineering education goes hand in hand with research & development for the betterment of humanity and the environment by foreseeing future social, economic and environmental needs and finding sustainable avenues to address them through invention and innovation. The Faculty of Engineering embraces the University vision "Prosper Lives through Education" and intends to enrich it by establishing and functioning of the Research Committee of the Faculty of Engineering (RCFE). At the same time, the Faculty Research Cell aims to create an excellent research lifestyle within the Faculty by encouraging practice-oriented and creative research.

Objectives

Inculcate a research culture within the Faculty.
Conduct internationally recognized research in different engineering disciplines.
Promote multi-disciplinary research within the Faculty, University and outside.
Lead the academia and the industry in promoting a wide range of cutting-edge research.
Promote industrial collaborations.
Encourage and facilitate researchers to disseminate knowledge nationally and internationally.
Enhance the skills of the researchers.
Take initiatives to research on issues of national importance and/or national crisis.
Attract national and international researchers and research centers to network and share their research experiences and expertise.

Research Committee Composition

Chairman: Dean or nominee
Heads of Departments
Faculty Deputy/ Senior Assistant/ Assistant Registrar
Faculty Deputy/ Senior Assistant/ Assistant Bursar
Faculty Deputy/ Senior Assistant/ Assistant Librarian

Research Committee date: 1st Thursday of the Month at 0930hrs

Responsibilities

  • Conduct workshops, research forums, seminars and training programs.
  • Introduce mentoring & coaching programs for junior researchers.
  • Conduct yearly scientific sessions of the faculty.
  • Review project proposals and submit prioritized lists to the Research Council.
  • Monitor University Research Grants.
  • Direct correspondence regarding University Grants.
  • Communicate Research Council decisions to faculty researchers.
  • Maintain a database of faculty research.
  • Provide research-related legal & ethical advice.
  • Maintain an up-to-date research web page.
  • Organize research day of the faculty with the Research Council.