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RAJA MAHENDRA PRATAP SINGH STATE UNIVERSITY

STATE UNIVERSITY ALIGARH UTTAR PRADESH | RESEARCH & INNOVATION DIVISION

🔬 Research Updates: 5 new DST-funded projects sanctioned   |   📚 University Research Journal Volume 12 released   |   🏆 Prof. Arvind Kumar receives Young Scientist Award   |   🤝 International MoU signed with University of Manchester for research collaboration

Research & Innovation

Advancing Knowledge • Fostering Innovation • Creating Impact

Ph.D. Programs | Research Centers | Funded Projects | Patents | International Collaborations

Message from Dean Research

Research at Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University is driven by a passion for discovery and a commitment to societal impact. Our vibrant research ecosystem supports scholars and faculty in pursuing cutting-edge inquiry across disciplines.

From fundamental sciences to applied social research, we foster interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and innovation that addresses real-world challenges. We invite aspiring researchers to join our journey of knowledge creation.

— Prof. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Dean Research & Development

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Research Excellence

UGC-DAE Consortium | DST-FIST Support

50+

PhD Scholars

Currently Enrolled

25+

Funded Projects

DST, CSIR, UGC, ICSSR

300+

Research Papers

Scopus/WoS Indexed

8+

Patents Filed

Innovation & IPR

🏛️ Research Centers & Labs

Centre for Advanced Materials Science

Focus: Nanomaterials, Polymers, Composites, Thin Films

Funded by: DST-FIST | Publications: 45+ Scopus papers

Biotechnology Research Lab

Focus: Genetic Engineering, Molecular Biology, Bio-remediation

Collaboration: ICAR, DBT | Ongoing Projects: 5

Social Science Research Centre

Focus: Rural Development, Gender Studies, Public Policy

ICSSR Major Project | 3 Minor Projects

Environmental Science & Climate Change

Focus: Water Quality, Air Pollution, Sustainable Agriculture

MoEFCC Funded | 8 Research Scholars

AI & Data Analytics Lab

Focus: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics

Industry Collaboration: TCS, Infosys | 12 Research Papers

Centre for Historical & Cultural Studies

Focus: Medieval History, Heritage Conservation, Archival Research

ICHR Funded | 4 Ongoing Projects

🎓 Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

Admission 2026-27 | Full-time | Part-time | External Registration

Faculty of Science

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Computer Science

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Hindi, English, History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology

Faculty of Commerce & Management

Commerce, Management, Finance, Marketing, HR

Faculty of Law

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Cyber Law

Faculty of Education

Educational Psychology, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education

Interdisciplinary Studies

Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, AI & Society, Public Policy

Eligibility: Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) | Selection: RET (Research Entrance Test) + Interview

💰 Funded Research Projects (Active)

Project Title Principal Investigator Funding Agency Amount (₹)
Development of Nano-materials for Water Purification Dr. Rajesh Gupta, Physics DST-SERB 42,00,000
Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Western UP Prof. Meena Verma, Botany ICAR 28,50,000
Digital Transformation in Rural Governance Dr. Anil Singh, Political Science ICSSR 15,00,000
AI-Based Early Detection of Plant Diseases Prof. Shalini Gupta, Computer Science MeitY 35,00,000
Women Entrepreneurship in MSME Sector Dr. Neha Agarwal, Commerce ICSSR 12,00,000

📚 University Research Journal

RMPSSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (Peer-Reviewed, UGC CARE Listed)

  • ISSN: 2583-4567 (Print) | 2583-7892 (Online)
  • Frequency: Bi-annual (June & December)
  • Indexing: Scopus, Web of Science (Emerging), Google Scholar
  • Latest Volume: Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026

🏆 Recent Publications Highlights

  • Nature Scientific Reports: "Novel catalyst for sustainable hydrogen production" – Dr. Rajesh Kumar (2026)
  • Elsevier - Materials Today: "Graphene-based nanocomposites" – Prof. Meera Singh (2025)
  • Sage - Asian Journal of Social Science: "Migration patterns in Western UP" – Dr. Anupam Sharma (2025)
  • Springer - AI & Society: "Ethical AI frameworks for governance" – Prof. Vikas Gupta (2026)
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Innovation & Incubation Centre

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Startup Incubation

Seed funding, mentorship, co-working space, industry connects for student startups

IPR Cell

Patent filing assistance, trademark registration, copyright, technology transfer

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Innovation Challenges

Annual Hackathon, Smart India Hackathon participation, Innovation Awards

✨ 8 Startups Incubated | 3 Patents Granted | 5 Patents Filed in 2025-26

🤝 Research Collaborations & MoUs

IIT Delhi

Materials Research

IIT Kanpur

AI & Data Science

JNU, New Delhi

Social Sciences

University of Manchester, UK

Biotechnology

CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow

Plant Sciences

ICAR-IARI, Delhi

Agricultural Research

CDAC, Noida

High Performance Computing

UP Pollution Control Board

Environmental Monitoring

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Central Instrumentation Facility

SEM, XRD, FTIR, HPLC, GC-MS

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Research Computing Lab

High Performance Cluster, GPU Servers, Statistical Software

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Digital Research Library

Access to 10,000+ e-Journals, Scopus, Web of Science

📅 Upcoming Research Events

April 10-12, 2026

International Conference on Sustainable Development

Keynote: Nobel Laureate Dr. K. Ramakrishna

May 5-7, 2026

National Workshop on Research Methodology

For PhD Scholars & Faculty

June 15, 2026

Research Scholars' Conclave

Paper Presentations & Poster Competition

🎓 Research Fellowships & Opportunities

UGC-JRF/SRF Fellowships for PhD Scholars
CSIR-NET Fellowships in Sciences
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships in Social Sciences
University Research Assistantship (Monthly Stipend)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program
Summer Research Internship for UG/PG Students

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