Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University | Samayapuram, Tiruchirappalli - 621 112
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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan

University

(Established Under The Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019)

Tiruchirappalli - 621 112. Tamil Nadu, India.
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Office Of Research and Innovation

About the Office of Research & Innovation

at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University

The Office of Research & Innovation (O/o. R&I) functions as the strategic hub for fostering a vibrant, ethical, and impact-driven research ecosystem within the University. It integrates faculty, scientists, scholars, and external collaborators to advance knowledge creation, technology development, and societal transformation through interdisciplinary and translational research.

Vision-Driven Research Ecosystem

The Office promotes a culture of inquiry that bridges academic excellence with real-world relevance. By aligning institutional strengths across Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Management, Arts, Science, Humanities, and emerging interdisciplinary domains, it enables collaborative solutions to contemporary global and regional challenges.

Strategic Functions

  • • Policy Leadership: Formulates and implements research policies, governance frameworks, and quality benchmarks aligned with National accreditation and global best practices.
  • • Capacity Building: Supports faculty and scholars through funding facilitation, training, mentorship, and infrastructure development.
  • • Interdisciplinary Integration: Encourages cross-disciplinary research clusters addressing complex societal problems.
  • • Industry & Academic Partnerships: Strengthens collaborations for innovation, consultancy, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
  • • Societal Outreach: Translates research outcomes into community-focused solutions that enhance social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being.

Research Thrust and Implementation Strategy

The University emphasizes:


  • • Transformative and outcome-based research addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • • Promotion of creativity, critical thinking, and innovation-led problem-solving.
  • • Expansion of fundamental research as the foundation for applied and translational advancements.
  • • Knowledge mobilisation through technology dissemination, policy engagement, and community partnerships.

Quality, Impact, and Inclusivity


Recognising that research impact extends beyond publications and metrics, the Office values diverse scholarly outputs—including innovations, patents, policy contributions, and community interventions—that collectively generate measurable societal value.


Institutional Commitment

The Strategic Research Plan outlines actionable goals to:


  • • Enhance research productivity and visibility,
  • • Build national and international collaborations,
  • • Strengthen infrastructure and funding pathways, and
  • • Position the University as a centre for responsible innovation and sustainable development.

Vision

To foster a robust research ecosystem that drives innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to a globally sustainable and equitable world


Mission

  • • To enable a robust and ethical research ecosystem that supports quality research, innovation, and scholarly excellence across disciplines.
  • • To promote multidisciplinary, translational, and impact-oriented research addressing societal, industrial, and global sustainability challenges.
  • • To strengthen research capacity and collaborations through infrastructure development, partnerships, funding facilitation, and effective knowledge dissemination.

Internal Review Committee

1
Registrar
Chairman
2
Dean, Research
Member
3
Dean, Medical Sciences
Member
4
Dean, Paramedical Sciences
Member
5
Dean, Engineering & Technology
Member
6
Dean, Agricultural Sciences
Member
7
Dean, Approvals and Accreditation
Member
8
COE
Member

Major Domains

Mandatory Courses


S.No Course Type Course Title Credits
1.
Common Papers Research Methodology 3
2.
Research Writing, Research and Publication Ethics 3
3.
Core Paper Core Research Paper 1 4

Non-Mandatory Courses


S.No Course Type Course Title Credits
1.
Core Paper Core Research Paper 2 2
2.
General Seminars/conferences (Scholar should have presented his work in at least one national/international seminar/conference) 2
3.
Online open courses (MOOC) 3

Syllabus for core research papers, Research Methodology, Research Writing, Research and Publication Ethics should be followed as per DSU norms. Course name with code including common papers available to register are attached below for your kind perusal. For all other courses, the Research supervisor shall take full responsibility to frame the syllabus with credit hours and shall discuss in front of the doctoral committee for approval.Course-work papers must be decided (Course work registration) and approved by the Doctoral committee (1st DC meeting) based on the area of research of the research scholar.

Candidates registered for Ph.D. programs should complete a minimum of 4 courses within 18 months from the date of registration. At least 12 credits are the minimum requirement for the Ph.D. Program.

****Student attendance (Full-time candidates must maintain regular attendance as per DSU norms).


S.No Department Course Namee Course Code
1.
Common Paper Research Methodology RME001
2.
Research Writing, Research And Publication Ethics RWE002
3.
Agricultural Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Applications of Nanotechnology AGN003
4.
Physics (Specialization in Biomedical) Nano Biotechnology And Analytical Techniques NBA003
5.
Cells and Tissue Engineering CTE004
6.
ChemistryMetallasupramolecular ArchitecturesRCH003
7.
Instrumentation MethodsRCH004
8.
MathematicsStochastic Mathematical Modeling SMM003
9.
Advanced Fuzzy MathematicsAFM004
10.
Subgroup Lattices of a GroupSLG003
11.
Lattice Theory with TopologyLTT004
12.
ManagementTraining And DevelopmentTAD003
13.
Human Resource ManagementHRM004
14.
Consumer behaviourCSB003
15.
Digital MarketingDGM004
16.
Human Resource ManagementHRM003
17.
Training And DevelopmentTAD004
18.
Strategic Planning ManagementSPM003
19.
Performance Management PEM004
20.
Medical AnatomyAnatomy Diabetes Mellitus ProbioticsADP003
21.
CostusIgneus Animal Handling MicroscopyCAM004
22.
Anatomy Toxicology Histopathological techniquesATH003
23.
Amaranthus Microscopy BiochemistryAMB004
24.
Biomedical EngineeringMedical Imaging and AnalysisMIA003
25.
Machine learning applications in HealthcareMLH004
26.
Computer Science and Engineering Big Data AnalyticsBDA003
27.
Data Warehousing And Data MiningDMW004
28.
Cloud ComputingCCM003
29.
Image Processing With Deep Learning MethodologyIDL003
30.
Deep Learning DPL003
31.
Digital Image ProcessingDIP004
32.
Network Security with Blockchain technologySBC003
33.
Internet Of Things (IoT)IOT004
34.
Mechanical EngineeringAdvanced Thermal Storage TechnologiesATT003
35.
Renewable Energy SourcesRES004
36.
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringGrid integration of electric vehiclesGEV003

IPR / Patent Cell

Vision of the Cell

To become a noble centre for the protection of ideas and creativeness of students, faculties and general public through the seamless integration of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Knowledge Value Chain in an evolving university framework.

Mission of the Cell

The IPR Cell of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University aims to evolve into a centre of excellence in the Southern Region of India in fields related to IPR Education, innovation management integrated with IPR within an educational Framework, protection of traditional knowledge and practices for socio-economic development, and contributing to the development and implementation of IPR Policy in the regional and national context.

Objectives

Objectives of intellectual property refer to the purposes of protection granted to innovators of novel intellectual creations. Intellectual property (IP) rights serve the important purpose of ensuring that innovators will be recognized for their efforts and protected from infringement. As per the norms of National IPR policy, we have framed our objectives are as follows

  • To create an awareness about IPR for students, faculties of the colleges/universities and also for the general public of our society. It helps to promote creativity and innovation.
  • To conduct consistently the workshops, seminars and training courses on IPR.
  • To publicize the knowledge on patents, patent regime in India and abroad and registration aspects.
  • To provide the interdisciplinary choice based introductory courses at the UG and PG levels is to create IPR literates by exposing students to operational concepts in IPR.
  • To impart training on future endeavours regarding patent filing processes.
  • To encourage faculty members and scholars to go for patentable works.

Click here for National Intellectual Property Rights Policy 2016

Contact

IPR co-ordinator

Email

  • iprcoordinator@dsuniversity.ac.in

Existing Incubatees




Partners




Click here for National Innovation and Startup Policy 2019 for Students and Faculty

Contact

Entrepreneurship Cell co-ordinator

Email

  • entrepreneurshipcoordinator@dsuniversity.ac.in

Research Areas

  • Agricultural Sciences & Technology
  • Energy
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Health, Bio-Technology and Bio-Medical devices
  • Management
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Nanoscience & Technology
  • Sensor Technology
  • Law
  • Sociology
  • Pharmaceutical Science

Recognized Supervisors

Recognized Co-Supervisors




S.No
Name
Department
Designation
Institution
Contact Detail
1
Dr. R. Gopi
CSE
Associate Professor & HOD
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College(Autonomous)
gopircse@gmil.com
2
Dr. G. Amutha
MBA
Professor & HOD
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Mamallapuram
amuteju@gmail.com
3
Dr. N. Deepalakshmi
Management Studies
Academic Dean & Professor
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women (Autonomous)
deepasachine@gmail.com
4
Dr. D. Kalaiselvan
Management Studies
Professor
Srinivasan College of Arts & Science,
kalaiselvavennila@gmail.com
5
Dr. K. Sivakumar
Biomedical Engineering
Professor & HOD
Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpattu
ksivakumar76@gmail.com
6
Dr. Madhiarasan. M
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Research and Development Coordinator & Associate Professor
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology, Mamallapuram.
mmadhiarasan89@gmail.com
7
Dr. T. Ramani Devi
Reproductive Medicine & Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Managing Director
Janani Trichy Fertility Centre, Trichy
ramanidevidr@yahoo.co.in
8
Dr. Anbu. S
Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Engineering College(Autonomous)
sathasivamanbu1974@gmail.com