Date: 9th December 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Board Room, 1st Floor, Central Research Facility
Organized by: (Prof.) Dr. Jyoti Batra, Dean Research
Resource Persons:
The visit of adjunct professors Dr. Shukla Das and Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma marked a pivotal step toward strengthening research collaboration and addressing challenges in research activities. The meeting, chaired by (Prof.) Dr. Jyoti Batra, commenced with a warm introduction of the distinguished resource persons.
Discussion of Challenges and Support Needs:
Faculty members from the departments of Community Medicine, Pharmacology, and Microbiology actively participated in the discussions. Common challenges such as time constraints, workload management, prioritization of research, and the need for effective networking and collaboration were highlighted.
Research Project Submission Plan:
Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma emphasized the importance of setting tangible goals and proposed the submission of at least 3-4 research projects by February 2025 to accelerate research output.
MoU with UCMS:
A key outcome of the meeting was the decision to expedite the process of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UCMS. Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma assured his support in prioritizing the process, which is expected to be completed within 2-3 weeks.
Initiation of Collaboration:
To ensure effective communication and collaboration, it was decided that interaction between SDU faculty members and the adjunct professors would begin immediately, starting from 9th December 2024.
Follow-Up Schedule:
Both adjunct professors, Dr. Shukla Das and Dr. Arun Kumar Sharma, committed to sharing their schedules for subsequent visits to SDU in the following week to facilitate continued engagement.
The meeting witnessed the active participation of 10 faculty members from the relevant departments, who engaged in meaningful discussions to address challenges and explore collaborative opportunities.
This visit underscored the commitment of Santosh Deemed to be University to foster a culture of research excellence through strategic collaboration and proactive support.