Sardar Patel University, Mandi, HP, INDIA

Sardar Patel University Mandi (SPU) has grown significantly in the field of research and development (R&D) since its establishment. SPU Mandi believes that R&D is the foundation for creativity, innovations, new ideas, global knowledge and societal advancements. The R&D initiatives of SPU Mandi are evidence of research excellence and in this direction, projects from various funding agencies have been awarded to several faculties. The projects from various funding agencies not only assist the faculty to enrich their knowledge but also help to offer quality education in science and technology. SPU Mandi also aims to empower the students with the skills and mindset to become the next generation of researchers and innovators.

The main role of Dean Research Office is to promote and look after all the sponsored research activities of SPU Mandi, starting from project submission, project management, recruitment of research staff, interactions with the funding agency, technology transfer, etc. Moreover, this division helps the faculty to take up and implement new research initiatives planned by SPU Mandi or by National and International agencies. Dean Research Office also aims to foster Intellectual curiosity and experimentation among the researchers, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining ethics and integrity in all the aspects of research.