Highlights
Message from the Dean of Research and Development
Welcome to the Office of the Dean, Research at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. We believe research and innovation are the foundations of academic excellence and drivers of societal progress. Our mission is to promote a dynamic research culture that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative problem-solving, and impactful discoveries.
We support our faculty, students, and researchers in pursuing cutting-edge research that tackles global challenges and advances human knowledge. With state-of-the-art labs, strong industry partnerships, and diverse funding, we provide an environment where bold ideas thrive.
Thapar’s research achievements span emerging materials, artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, smart manufacturing, food security, electric vehicle, etc. Our work has earned national and international recognition through publications, patents, and real-world applications, reinforcing our role as a leading institution bridging academia and industry.
Our vision embraces both fundamental and applied research across engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities, pushing the boundaries of knowledge through interdisciplinary synergy.
I invite you to explore our initiatives and join us in driving transformative change and making a positive impact on society and the world.
DoRDC Team:
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Prof. R. S. Kaler Dean Research |
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Prof. B.N. Chudasama Associate Dean Research |
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Prof. Mukesh Singh Associate Dean Research |
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Prof. Saurabh Bhardwaj Associate Dean Research |
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Dr. Vishal Gupta Associate Dean Research |
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Associates: Mr. Harmanjit Singh |
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Associates: Mr. Parmjeet Singh |
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List of ongoing project proposal calls.
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Call for Proposals under WISE-SCOPE Fellowship |
DST |
16.08.2023 |
31.08.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/call-proposals-under-wise-scope-fellowship |
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2 |
India-Tunisia Call for proposals 2025 |
DST |
19.05.2025 |
31.07.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/india-tunisia-call-proposals-2025 |
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The Call for Proposals focuses on capturing direct CO2 emissions and their utilization for demonstrating CCU technologies in the steel sector |
DST |
22.04.2025 |
23.06.2025 |
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DST |
19.12.2024 |
20.06.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/11th-india-spain-joint-call-rdi-projects-2024 |
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5 |
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship Call-2025 |
DST |
15.04.2025 |
30.05.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/vaishwik-bhartiya-vaigyanik-vaibhav-fellowship-call-2025 |
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DST |
16.04.2025 |
30.05.2025 |
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Call for Proposal under Policy Research Cell (PRC) |
DST |
01.05.2025 |
30.05.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/call-proposal-under-policy-research-cell-prc |
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Call for Proposal under SHRI |
DST |
18.04.2025 |
26.05.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/call-proposal-under-shri |
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Call for Intramural Ignition-Grant Proposals (2025) for ICMR scientists |
ICMR |
22.04.2025 |
30.06.2025 |
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(EoI)To undertake a Multi-centric Parallel arm Randomized Clinical trial to improve treatment outcomes among persons with drug sensitive pulmonary TB treated with 4-6 months of High dose Rifampicin containing regimens with-without Levofloxacin |
ICMR |
19.05.2025 |
02.06.2025 |
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Call for short-term and long-term fellowship abroad for the year |
ICMR |
23.04.2025 |
09.06.2025 |
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12 |
DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on मूलांकुर Bioenablers: Biofoundries and Biomanufacturing hubs under BioE3 Policy |
DBT |
14.05.2025 |
30.06.2025 |
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DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Precision Biotherapeutics- monoclonal antibodies’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy |
DBT |
11.04.2025 |
31.05.2025 |
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11th INDIA-SPAIN Joint Call for R&D&I Projects 2024 |
DST |
19.12.2024 |
20.06.2025 |
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/11th-india-spain-joint-call-rdi-projects-2024 |
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Call for Research Proposals under India-EU co-operation on Cumulative Impacts of Marine Pollution on Marine Organisms and Ecosystems (HORIZON-CL6-2025-01-ZEROPOLLUTION-05) |
MoES |
NA |
23.09.2025 |
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CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILISATION (CCU) DEPLOYMENT IN STEEL SECTOR |
DST |
22.4.2025 |
23.06.2025 |
Dean (Research and Development)
Forms
Email: dorsp@thapar.edu
Contact: 0175-2393019
