Research and Development Cell

Overview :

The Research and Development (R&D) Cell at Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy is committed to fostering a strong culture of innovation, scientific inquiry, and academic excellence. It serves as a strategic unit that coordinates and enhances research initiatives across the institution. The Cell encourages faculty and student-led research, facilitates access to funding, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports ethical and impactful scientific work in alignment with national priorities and global trends.

Vision :

To lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation, advancing global healthcare and improving society through transformative scientific exploration.

Mission :

Promote high-quality and interdisciplinary research in pharmaceutical sciences with measurable outcomes.
Drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and effective dissemination of knowledge for societal benefit.
Encourage impactful outputs such as publications, patents, and technology transfer.
Build strategic collaborations with academia, industry, and research organizations to maximize translational impact.
Uphold the highest standards of research ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Core Values :

Integrity and Ethics
Innovation and Creativity
Quality and Excellence
Collaboration and Inclusiveness
Social and Environmental Responsibility
Commitment to National and Global Needs

Objectives :

Institutionalize a research-driven academic ecosystem that nurtures curiosity and innovation.
Enhance both the quality and quantity of research outputs, including impactful publications, patents, and technology transfers.
Identify and prioritize key thrust areas in pharmaceutical and allied sciences for focused, outcome-oriented research.
Organize seminars, workshops, and capacity-building programs to strengthen research skills and culture.
Facilitate internal and external research funding, grant applications, and collaborative proposal development.
Promote translational research that advances healthcare solutions and contributes to community well-being.

Structure of the R&D Cell

1. Chief Coordinator

Dr. Prakash Goudanavar,
Principal and Dean. SACCP

2. Convenor

Dr. N. Raghavendra Naveen
Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics

3. Core Committee Members (Internal Faculty)

Name	Designation
Dr. Bharathi D R	Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmacology
Dr. Annegowda H V	Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmacognosy
Dr. Yunus Pasha	Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis
Dr. BJ Mahendra Kumar	Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice
Dr. J. Ravi Kumar Reddy	Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Vedamurthy Joshi	Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutics & Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Pulak Majumder	Asso. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacognosy
Dr Sagheer Ahmed	Asso. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology
Dr Purushotham K N	Asso. Professor, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis
Dr. Robin George	Asst. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice

4. Scholars Committee

Name	Program Level
Mr. Nischith Shetty	Ph.D. Scholar
Mr Pavan Kumar C M	Ph.D. Scholar
Ms. Srikruthi K S	Ph.D. Scholar
Mr Sharanappa	Ph.D. Scholar

R&D Department