Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CIDR)

Innovative Research Hub

About the Centre

The SRM University-AP entering its 8th year of existence strives for excellence in research through its strong multi-disciplinary schools and departments working on cutting edge societal problems. The university has made its place on the national and global arena in producing high quality research. The impact of this can be seen from the number of quality of research papers in reputed journals, granting of patents and technology transfers. It is therefore high time that the Center for Inter-disciplinary Research with faculty drawn from different departments and inducting truly inter disciplinary faculty from around the globe. The center’s primary objective will be to promote inter-disciplinary research by striking optimum balance in pure/ fundamental and applied/ translation research, enhance research productivity, and foster a culture of innovation by addressing critical challenges in food, water, energy, environment and other socio-economic needs at regional, national and global levels.

Vision

“To create new knowledge and innovations and accelerate development of solutions through discovery and interdisciplinary research conducted by a vibrant community of diverse researchers”

Research and Innovation

Our department is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, focusing on emerging areas like machine learning, cloud computing, big data analytics, and robotics. Students have the opportunity to work alongside faculty members on groundbreaking projects, contributing to advancements in technology and science.

Major Research Domains

Sensors

Chemical and Biosensors (Food, Water, and Health Monitoring)
Optical Sensors (Raman, IR, UV-Vis)
Environmental Sensors (Air, Water, Soil)
Wearable Sensors & IoT Integration
Nano sensors & Smart Materials
Gas Sensors (Methane, CO2, VOCs)
Agricultural Sensors (Moisture, Nutrients)
Sensor Data Analytics & AI Integration

Energy

Catalysis
Renewable Energy Hydro, Wind and Solar
Hydrogen Energy
Bioenergy
Energy Mobility
Energy Conversion Fuel Water Cells Electrolyzer
Energy Storage Batteries and Supercapacitors

AI/ML & Computational Material Science

AI/ML for Healthcare
Climate Prediction
Hyperspectral Image Processing
Renewable Energy Forecasting
Air and Water Pollution Detection
Material Science
Theoretical Physics
Computational Chemistry
Method Development
Modeling Catalysis

Environmental

Sustainable Water Solutions
Water Resource Management
Pollution Control
Solid – Waste Management
Natural Climate Solutions
Decarbonization
Net Zero Emissions
CO2 Capture & Sequestration
Carbon Capture and Storage
Methane Leakage
Direct Air Capture
CO2 Conversion

Healthcare & Nanomedicine

RNA Therapeutics
Lipid Nanoparticles
Bioorganic Chemistry
Sensory Analysis
Anti Cancer Agents
Small Molecules
Bionanotechnology
Sustainable Agriculture -Soil Fertility, Biofertilizer and Biopesticides

The specific targeted Research area, to provide the solution in global level and focus of the Center shall be:

Objectives

Advance Research Excellence

Attracting highly productive faculty members to bolster research excellence in the domain of food, water, energy and environment.

Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration

To promote collaboration among diverse disciplines, fostering innovative research synergies in SDG (Food – SDG 1; Medical Health – SDG 3, water – SDG 6, energy – SDG 7, and environment – SDG 13) attainment.

Increase Research Publications

To publish high quality articles for enhancing the university’s research output.

Secure External Funding

To participate in national missions, global challenges and international calls and secure external funding leading to financial sustainability in research.

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

To facilitate the research community towards commercialization of research and its translation for societal and industrial benefits.

Publications

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Meet our Faculty

Our faculty members are renowned scholars and industry experts dedicated to teaching and research. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education grounded in both theory and practical application.