Santhiram Engineering College Autonomous Nandyal

Overview of R&D and IPR Cell

The R&D & IPR Cell at Santhiram Engineering College (Autonomous), Nandyal fosters a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem for faculty and students. The cell facilitates interdisciplinary research, industry collaborations, consultancy projects, and intellectual property creation. It supports end-to-end research activities — from identifying funding opportunities and proposal development to project execution, documentation, and commercialization. Through training, mentorship, and infrastructure support, the cell encourages high-quality publications, patents, and student-led innovations that address real-world challenges.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To establish Santhiram Engineering College as a recognized centre of excellence for research, innovation and intellectual-property generation that contributes to technological advancement and societal development.

Mission

Promote a strong research culture and innovation mindset among faculty and students.
Facilitate high-impact research collaborations with industry, academia, and research organizations.
Support faculty and students in publishing quality research and securing patents.
Enable access to national and international funding, and assist with proposal preparation and project management.
Build research infrastructure and activities that translate academic research into social and economic value.

Message from Dean (R&D & IPR)

Welcome to the R&D & IPR Cell. Our mission is to empower faculty and students to pursue high-quality research, transform innovative ideas into practical solutions, and protect those innovations through intellectual property rights. We aim to cultivate partnerships with industry and research organizations, secure competitive funding, and mentor our researchers through every stage — from concept to commercialization. I invite all members of our college community to actively engage with the cell, participate in workshops and events, and contribute to a culture of excellence in research and innovation.

Highlights / Key Achievements

Regular support and guidance for proposals to agencies such as DST, AICTE, SERB.
Active documentation of faculty and student publications (department- and year-wise).
Ongoing initiatives for patent filing and IPR awareness; aim for patents filed and granted annually.
Successful organization of research workshops, hackathons and conferences to strengthen research skills.
Industry tie-ups and MOUs to facilitate internships, projects, and consultancy.
Continuous tracking of funded projects, consultancy assignments, and IRG activities.
Student-focused programs supporting project expos, paper presentations, and competitions.

Objectives of R&D and IPR Cell

Goals of R&D and IPR Cell

The Research & Development and Intellectual Property Rights (R&D & IPR) Cell at Santhiram Engineering College (Autonomous), Nandyal aims to foster a strong research culture, encourage innovation, and facilitate meaningful collaboration between academia and industry. The cell serves as a central hub for guiding faculty and students in conducting impactful research, securing external funding, protecting intellectual property, and translating ideas into real-world solutions.

Key Goals

Focus Areas

The R&D and IPR Cell focuses on the following major areas of academic and research growth:

Research Promotion:
Facilitating publications, projects, and collaborations across emerging technologies and disciplines.
Innovation & Creativity:
Encouraging students and faculty to design, prototype, and patent new ideas and products.
Consultancy & Industry Interaction:
Supporting consultancy projects, industrial problem-solving, and revenue generation through partnerships.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):
Creating awareness about patents, copyrights, and designs, and guiding faculty and students through the filing process.
Research Funding & Proposals:
Identifying suitable government and private funding opportunities (DST, AICTE, SERB, DRDO, UGC, etc.) and assisting in proposal preparation and submission.

Committee Members

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S.No.	Name of the Member	Dept.	Designation
1	Dr. G. Sowmya	ECE	Dean – R&D & IPR
2	Ms. M. Sharmila Devi	CSE	IPR Coordinator
3	Dr.K.Raj Kumar	ECE	Startup Coordinator
4	Dr.N.Praveen Kumar	ECE	Hackathon Coordinator
5	Dr.S.Jeelan basha	BS	Innovation activity coordinator
6	Dr.M Bala Theja	BS	Celebration activity Coordinator
7	Ms. B. Alekya Hima Bindu	ECE	Research Publication Coordinator
8	Ms.P.Lavanya	BS	Social media coordinator
9	Mr. M. Mahesh Kumar	ECE	Member
10	Ms.S.Sadia Fathima	CSE_DS	Member
11	Ms.S.Nikhath bhanu	MBA	Member
12	Mr.P.Nagaraju	BS	Member
13	Ms.S.Shakila Bhanu	MCA	Member

Research Activities:

Indexed Publications:

To promote the publication of original research in Scopus, Web of Science, UGC-CARE, IEEE, and Springer indexed journals.
Journal Publications – Peer-reviewed, indexed, and impact-factor journals.
Conference Publications – National and international conferences indexed in IEEE Xplore, Springer, or Scopus.
Book Chapters / Edited Volumes – Published with reputed publishers such as Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, or Wiley.

2025-26	2024-25	2023-24	2022-23	2021-22
24+	48	43	23	41

Funding Projects:

To encourage faculty and students to apply for funded research projects.
To develop industry and government collaborations for technology development.
To enhance the research infrastructure and strengthen academic excellence.
The cell guides and assists in proposal submission to the following prominent funding bodies:

AICTE – Research Promotion Scheme (RPS), MODROB, STTP, ATAL FDP, IDEA Lab.
DST (Department of Science & Technology) – SEED, TIDE, FIST, SERB projects.
DRDO – Defence research and prototype development.
UGC – Minor and Major Research Projects.
MSME & Startup India – Innovation and Entrepreneurship funding.
ISRO, DBT, ICMR, MeitY, CSIR, NITI Aayog – Thematic and interdisciplinary grants.
Corporate/Industry Projects – Sponsored and consultancy-based R&D collaborations.

S.No.	Project Title	A.Y	Funding Agency	Principal Investigator	Amount (Rs. in Lakhs)	Status
1	PNT Internship	2025-26	IIT Tirupathi	Dr.G.Sowmya&Dr.M.V.Subramanyam	4,00,000/-	Ongoing
2	Development of Bio-Inspired Pyrimidine Compounds as E. coli Inhibitors Using Green Synthesis	2024-25	AICTE-AURA	Dr M Madhu Sekhar	2,00,000/-	Ongoing
3	Cryogenics Treatment on Materials, Processes & Equipment	2024-25	AICTE-ATAL	Dr M Bala Teja, Dr M Madhu Sekhar	1,00,000/-	Completed
4	Design and Performance Analysis of Content Addressable Memory Cells and its Associate Circuits using CNTFET for Next Generation Networks	2022-23	AICTE	Dr.M.V.Subramanyam&Dr.Y.Mallikarjuna Rao	15.32L	Completed
5	Quality Sustenance Initiatives with Digital transformation and its impact in Higher Educational Institutions in light of National Education Policy-2020.	2022	AICTE- NAAC	Dr.M.V.Subramanyam	0.3L	Completed
6	Recent advances in Carbon Nanotube and Graphene based 3-D Interconnections Through silicon Vias	2020	AICTE	Dr.M.V.Subramanyam	3.3L	Completed
7	Entrepreneurship awareness Camp	2019-20	DST-NIMAT	G.Sowmya	0.20L	Completed
8	Entrepreneurship awareness Camp	2019-20	DST-NIMAT	SMD Farooq	0.20L	Completed
9	One week STTP on ‘Recent advances in carbon nanotubes graphene based 3D interconnections through silicon vias’	2019-20	AICTE	Dr.M.V.Subramanyam	3.3L	Completed
10	LabVIEW based text detection and object recognition prototype for the blind and dub people.	2019	IEI	Dr.M.V.Subramanyam, G.Sowmya	0.89L	Completed

Consultancy & IRG

The R&D and IPR Cell of Santhiram Engineering College (Autonomous), Nandyal encourages faculty members to take up consultancy projects and industry-linked services as part of the institution’s commitment to applied research.

IPR & Patents

The R&D and IPR Cell of Santhiram Engineering College (Autonomous), Nandyal is committed to promoting creativity, innovation, and intellectual property protection among faculty and students. The cell provides continuous guidance and support to file and manage patents, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property at both national and international levels.

Year	Filed	Published	Granted	Departments Involved
2025-26	32+	-	-	CSE,CSE DS,CSE-AIML
2024-25	45	42	03	ECE,EEE,CSE,CSE DS,CSE-AIML
2023-24	17	13	04	ECE,EEE,CSE,CSE DS,CSE-AIML
2022-23	13	08	05	ECE,EEE,CSE

MoUs & Collaborations

The R&D and IPR Cell actively promotes collaborations with industries, academic institutions, and research organizations to strengthen research, innovation, and skill development. These partnerships help bridge the gap between academia and industry while supporting faculty and students in real-world projects and internships.

2025-26	2024-25	2023-24	2022-23	2021-22
3+	3	6	4	8

Conferences & Workshops:

The R&D and IPR Cell regularly organizes National and International Conferences, FDPs, Seminars, and Workshops to promote research culture and academic excellence.

Resources

The R&D and IPR Cell provides access to various resources to support research and innovation activities.

Available Resources