Overview

Research is an integral part of the academic activities of BVDU. As a testimony to this the University has established three self-financed dedicated research institutes namely,

Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Pune for research in Biomedical Sciences
Research and Development Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Pune
Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research, Pune.

Research and Development Cell (RDC)

As per the UGC guidelines BVDU has established the Research and Development Cell (RDC) that promotes and monitors research, innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship activities in the constituent colleges.

Vision

To build a robust and sustainable research ecosystem at Bharati Vidyapeeth, aligned with the vision and transformative goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, fostering innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and impactful knowledge creation.

Mission

To foster a conducive environment and a strong support system that empowers faculty and students to achieve research excellence and enhance research productivity in higher education.
To promote collaboration with industry, government, community organisations, and agencies at local, national, and international levels to drive innovation and impactful outcomes.
To enhance access to research through effective mobilisation of resources and funding, supporting innovation and academic excellence.

Sub Committees of RDC

The BVDU RDC and its sub-committees consist of the expert faculty members along with external experts that review the operations and regulates the research activities. The RDC has following sub-committees:

Finance and infrastructure,
Research programme policy development,
Collaboration and consultancy
Product development, monitoring, and commercialization,
IPR, Legal and Ethical matters.

These committees help in promotion, implementation, and monitoring of research across all colleges of the university.

Objectives of RDC

To formulate BVDU Research Policies
To identify the thrust areas of research and identify cluster groups /consortium of researchers within BVDU & BV institutes
To promote multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary research : Basic & Translational
To encourage extramural research funding
To encourage Innovation, Startups and Entrepreneurship development
To create incentive policies to motivate and encourage faculty and students
To encourage national and international collaboration with industry, research institutes and academia
To encourage fund raising by offering research related services
To promote capacity building for the faculty and students
To strengthen the PhD program and provide research fellowships
To provide BVDU Research Management Software System to collect and manage research related information
To monitor the research activities through BVDU Research Review Board

Major Thrust Areas of Research:

Health Sciences

Vaccine Trials
Clinical Trials
Virology
Mother & Child Health
Nutrition Health Disease
Obesity-Diabetes, Cancer, and Herbal Medicine

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Vaccine Trials
Clinical Trials
Virology
Mother & Child Health
Nutrition Health Disease
Obesity-Diabetes, Cancer, and Herbal Medicine

Engineering and Technology

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Internet of Things
Big Data
Artificial Neural Network
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Energy Engineering
Non-conventional Energy
Robotics and Automation
Wireless Communication and Sensor Network
Sediment Analysis and Hydraulics

Environmental, Basic and Applied Science

Sustainable Development
Geospatial Science and Technology
Biodiversity Conservation
Eco Restoration
Bio Acoustics
Synthesis of Advanced Materials
Green Chemistry
Bioremediation and Biodegradation
Probiotics
Plant Physiology
Gerontology

Biotechnology

Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Metagenomics and Drug Designing

Social Science and Humanities

Post Modernism
Indian English Literature
Business Administration and Accountancy
International Economics

Law

IPR and Cyber Laws
Defense Strategies
Media and law
Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation

Journals Published

Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal:

"Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Journal is an official publication of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University Medical College. It is a double blind peer-reviewed, open access quarterly journal started in January 2021. The journal publishes original articles, short articles, reviews, case reports, case series, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and letter to editor. The link to the journal is as follows" www.bvmj.in/

Indexing

The journal is indexed in UGC care list Group I. Many journal articles are cited in Google Scholar. The journal is cited by Crossref and Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources (ROAD).

Bharati Vidyapeeth journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences

The Bharati Vidyapeeth Journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences (BVJDAS) is the official publication of the Faculty of Dentistry at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University). The journal publishes high-quality original research articles, short communications, review papers, unique case reports, and letters to the editor. Its scope encompasses multidisciplinary areas of dental sciences, promoting innovation, evidence-based practice, and academic excellence in dental research. The link to the journal is as follows" www.bvjdas.in

Bharati Vidyapeeth Journal of Dentistry and Allied Sciences

2498

International Journals

206

Projects Funded

Research Programmes

With a strong emphasis on quality research, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) has published numerous papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. In addition to research publications, the University actively supports faculty in patent filing, research collaborations, and academic initiatives. Since its establishment, several patents filed by faculty have been published and granted at both national and international levels.

The University offers opportunities to engage in collaborative research projects with leading international universities, research organisations, and renowned industries. Numerous research projects are undertaken each year with funding support from reputed external agencies. Faculty members are also encouraged to undertake consultancy services for government and private sector organisations.

A key strength of the University is its well-structured Research Committee, which is dedicated to creating a supportive and high-quality research environment. The committee plays a vital role in ensuring a standardised, transparent, and disciplined approach to the research process.