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
2. Engineering, AI, and Advanced Technology
3. Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences
4. Innovation & Incubation Infrastructure
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.
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.