Interdisciplinary Research & Innovation Ecosystem

Interdisciplinary Research & Innovation Framework | IIMT University
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Interdisciplinary Research &
Innovation Framework

A globally recognized ecosystem integrating high-impact research, world-class mentorship, and strategic technological scaling at IIMT University.

The Collaborative Vision

IIMT University (IIMTU) recognizes the importance of interdisciplinary research in tackling complex challenges and fostering innovation. We bring together researchers from different disciplines to work on common themes, providing a conducive environment and motivating faculty to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.

Measures of Interdisciplinary Success

Scholarly Output

Research success is assessed through SCI/Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals, prioritizing co-authored publications involving multiple disciplines across IIMTU faculties.

  • High Impact: Focus on journals emphasizing interdisciplinary scientific themes.
  • National Missions: Alignment with Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Make in India.
  • SDG Alignment: Research directly contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing health, climate, and industry innovation.

IP & Technology Transfer

IIMTU actively tracks patents, copyrights, and technology transfers emerging from interdisciplinary collaborations through our Technology Transfer Office.

  • Innovation Hub: The IIMT Business Incubator facilitates the commercialization of cross-domain research.
  • Patent Portfolio: Recognized for a strong IP ecosystem with continuous growth in granted patents.
  • Industry Impact: Transfer of cutting-edge technologies to industrial partners in agriculture and engineering.

Funded Projects & Grants

  • External Funding: Securing projects from agencies such as DST, DBT, MSME, and UPCST.
  • Multidisciplinary Teams: Grants awarded to projects involving multi-institutional and multi-departmental cooperation.
  • Sustained Investment: Continuous growth in the total value of ongoing research projects.

Recognition & Faculty Excellence

  • Global Benchmarking: Faculty recognized in international lists of top-tier global researchers.
  • Applied Research: Development of functional prototypes and startup ventures from laboratory work.
  • Research Culture: Encouraging Ph.D. and postdoctoral scholars in interdisciplinary fields.

Grants & Funding

Empowering researchers through diversified financial support.

  • Internal Support: Institutional research grants for collaborative faculty projects.
  • External Facilitation: Support for UPCST, DST, and central government projects.
  • MSME HI Status: Specialized innovation grants through our Host Institute recognition.

Scaling & Incubation

From ideation to commercial readiness.

  • Recognized Incubator: Startup funding up to ₹20 Lakhs per innovative idea.
  • Scaling Credits: Provision of AWS & Cloud Credits to accelerate prototype scaling.
  • Top IIC Performance: Consistently rated as a top institute by the Institution's Innovation Council.

Strategic Mentorship

Global expertise guiding multidisciplinary outcomes.

  • Advisory Council: Research guidance from senior faculty at IITs, JNU, BHU, and AIIMS.
  • Corporate Advisory: Industry leaders from Deloitte, RBC, and Trivitron Healthcare.
  • Information Circulation: Active dissemination of global research and grant opportunities.

Research Advisory Board

Prof. Kashyap Dubey

School of Biotechnology

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Prof. Ashish Pandey

Bharat Singh Chair Professor

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

Dr. Saurabh Agarwal

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

St. John’s University, New York

Prof. Charles O. Adetunji

Dean, Faculty of Science

Edo State University Uzairue

Dr. Ashish Kumar Dixit

Medical Officer (Homoeopathy)

AIIMS, Bhopal

Dr. Ashutosh Mishra

Climate Change & Sustainability

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India

And 10+ other eminent members from IIT BHU, BHU Varanasi, RBC, Shiv Nadar University, and Trivitron Healthcare.

IIMT University Research Centers

1. Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

IIMT Agricultural Innovation Hub
Centre for Environmental Health and Sciences
IIMTU Centre for Water Resource Management
Soil Science & Plant Nutrition Laboratory
Natural Product & Herbal Research Center
Organic Farming Research Cluster

2. Engineering, AI, and Advanced Technology

IIMT Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF)
Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence
Robotics and Automation Control Lab
Renewable Energy & Smart Grid Center
Advanced Materials Characterization Facility
Cyber Forensics and Information Security Unit

3. Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Control Lab
IIMTU Life Sciences Research Complex
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Division
Clinical Research & Healthcare Innovation Hub
Biotechnology & Genomic Research Lab

4. Innovation & Incubation Infrastructure

IIMT Business Incubator Foundation (MSME Recognized)
IIMTU Technology Transfer Office (TTO)
Prototype Development and Design Center
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Hub
Industry-IIMTU Interface Cell

Administrative Support System

IIMT R&D Cell

The central body overseeing research policies, internal grant allocation, and strategic planning for multidisciplinary growth.

IIMT IPR Cell

Manages patent drafting, filings, copyright registration, and intellectual property protection for interdisciplinary projects.

Industry-Interface Cell

Facilitates technology commercialization, industry-academia partnerships, and corporate research collaborations.

Incubator Mgmt.

Provides mentorship, workspace, and funding access for faculty-led startups and entrepreneurial science ventures.

Recognition & Career Progression

Annual Performance Review (APR)

IIMTU employs a robust career promotion system that explicitly rewards interdisciplinary endeavors. Our faculty progression framework emphasizes research impact, funding, and collaborations, valuing interdisciplinary outputs beyond traditional departmental boundaries.

Category I: Teaching & Evaluation Activities
Category II: Research & Academic Contributions

Assessment Parameters

  • Publications in SCI/Scopus indexed journals.
  • External Project Grants (DST, MSME, UPCST).
  • Development of Prototypes & Patents.
  • Engagement in Innovation Clusters.

Faculty progression is determined by performance in interdisciplinary research metrics and institutional service.

Research Resources & Guidelines