Nirma University established the Directorate of Research and Innovation (DRI) to promote research and innovation activities amongst the faculty and students. It works in consultation with a National Advisory Committee and a University Core Committee. The implementation of research policy, stimulation of innovation and strengthening of doctoral research are the key goals of the DRI. The Directorate also facilitates the overall research progress of the University under various schemes, faculty engagement and research orientation programmes.
The major objectives of the Directorate of Research and Innovation are:
The Directorate of Research and Innovation works under the guidance of National Advisory Committee. The Committee consists of both the internal and external members.
Dr Anup K SinghDirector General, Nirma University |
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| Dr R N Patel I/C Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
Dr M Mallikarjun Dean, Faculty of Management Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Dr Manjunath Ghate Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
Dr Sarat Dalai Dean, Faculty of Science Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Dr Purvi Pokhariyal Dean, Faculty of Law Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
Prof Utpal Sharma Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Planning Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Shri G Ramachandran Nair Secretary Executive Registrar Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
Dr Shalini Rajkumar Professor, Institute of Science, Nirma University |
| Dr Udai Paliwal Dean, Faculty of Commerce Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
Prof Sangita Shroff Head, Department of Design Nirma University, Ahmedabad |
| Dr Sanjeev Gupta Professor and Dean (R&D), DAIICT, Gandhinagar |
Dr Sanjay Verma Professor, IIM Ahmedabad |
| Prof Yogesh M Desai JK & MJ Mehta Chair Professor of Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Bombay |
Dr Indra Narayan Kar Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi |
| Dr Nitant Dube Group Head- MRG/EPSA, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad |
Shri Chandra Prakash Scientist/Engineer-SG, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad |
| Dr Beena Rai Principal Scientist & Head, Physical Sciences Research, TCS, Pune |
Dr Rajagopalan Srinivasan Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras |
| Prof J P N Mishra Dean, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar |
Dr Ajay Khopade Senior Vice President (R&D), Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Prof N K Indrayan Director, Samarpan School of Law, Gandhinagar |
Dr Channiwala Salim Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVNIT, Surat |
| Shri Varunesh Kumar Managing Director, Veeral Controls Pvt Ltd, Gandhinagar |
Dr Jeemol Unni, Professor Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad |
| Dr R Parthasarathy Director, Gujarat Institute of Development Research, Ahmedabad |
Dr R N Patel Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology Nirma University |
| Dr J P Ruparelia Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
Dr Urmil V Dave Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
| Dr P N Tekwani Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
Dr Dipak M Adhyaru Professor, Department of IC Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
| Dr Usha Mehta Professor, Department of EC Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
Dr Priyanka Sharma Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
| Dr Madhuri Bhavsar Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University |
Dr Tejal Mehta Professor, Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University. |
