The Dean - Research & Development (Section 23)

(1) Dean-Research and Development (R&D) shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor on recommendation of the Selection Committee which shall comprise of – Vice Chancellor, Chancellor’s nominee and 03 experts nominated by Board of Management (within or outside the University. (2) The term of office of the Dean - R&D shall be for a period of 03 (three) years or until his retirement, whichever is earlier. He shall be eligible for reappointment. (3) A teacher with requisite institutional commitment and having a minimum of 10 year experience as a Professor in a reputed University/Institute with sound academic credentials, publications necessary in indexed Journals and preferably having administrative experience, will be eligible for as Dean - Research and Development. (4) The Dean - R&D shall be the head of all research activities of the University and shall work directly under the supervision, direction and control of the Vice Chancellor. (5) The eligibility criteria emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Dean R&D shall be as laid down in the Ordinance. (6) A teacher who is appointed as the Dean R&D shall act as the Dean Research in addition to his assigned duties. (7) The Vice Chancellor may remove the Dean - Research & Development from his office, if he is found guilty of misconduct of any kind, or if he fails to perform the duties of his office to the satisfaction of Vice Chancellor. (8) Subject to provision of the Statutes and control of the Vice Chancellor, the Dean-R&D shall have the following powers and duties, namely: (a) Be the ex- officio secretary of the Research Advisory Board and as such will give effect to its decisions; (b) To convene the meeting of the Research Advisory Board of the University; (c) Be overall in charge of the Ph.D programme and shall ensure that the topic of research selected has relevance to the present day requirement; (d) Ensure quality of research work done by the students admitted to Ph.D programme and shall guide the younger faculty members in undertaking their own research; (e) Help the faculty members in formulation of research projects and submission of proposal for research grants to the Government as well as the Industry; (f) Mobilize funds for research; (g) To coordinate research activities conducted in the University and its faculties, constituent colleges/schools and departments; (h) To liaise with various Government and Non-Government, National and International agencies for research opportunities, grants and consultancies, to prepare and submit the necessary proposals and carry out the required follow-ups; (i) To ensure that research tie-ups and collaborations with various Governmental & Non-Governmental, National & International agencies, Educational Institutions and Research Organizations are established and maintained; (j) To monitor the progress of research activities and consultancy projects, to carry out overall coordination and to ensure that decision are implemented; (k) To prepare periodic progress reports of research activities and submit the same to the appropriate Authorities of the University; (l) To ensure that all records pertaining to research conducted by the University are properly achieved; (m) To ensure that research is conducted in the University as per the norms laid down by various regulatory authorities; (n) To coordinate with the Registrar, the Finance Officer and other Officers for smooth conduct of various research projects undertaken by the University; (o) To ensure that any new invention, discovery or other intellectual property of the University is protected by patents/ trademarks/ copyrights; (p) To ensure that the terms and conditions of various memoranda of understanding signed for research and development with various agencies are implemented and renewed as required; (q) To prepare the research budget of the University and submit the same to the Finance Officer and to ensure that the budget is utilized as intended; and (r) To exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor and other Authorities of the University from time to time.