Research

S.NO Name Designation Position
1 Dr.M. Nirmala Principal Chairperson
2 Dr.S. Gunnasekaran Associate professor & Head Coordinator
3 Dr.N. Divya Assistant Professor & Head Member
4 Dr.A. Muruganandham Assistant Professor Member
5 Mr.A. Senthil Ragavan Assistant Professor Member
5 Dr.R. Selvakumar Assistant Professor Member

A Research Committee shall be constituted to oversee research activities. The committee will:

  • Formulate strategies and guidelines for research.
  • Evaluate and approve research proposals.
  • Recommend funding and infrastructure support.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Vision

Our vision is to empower the faculty by fostering research aptitude and creating a supportive environment that promotes excellence in their research endeavors.

Mission

  • To create a conducive environment for enhancement research productivity.
  • To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community-based organizations, and agencies at the local, national and international levels.
  • To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding

Objectives

  • To encourage quality research among faculty, scholars, and students.
  • To promote interdisciplinary, collaborative, and socially relevant research.
  • To support the publication and dissemination of research findings.
  • To ensure adherence to ethical standards in research.
  • To establish mechanisms for research funding, monitoring, and evaluation.

Research Policy

Akshaya College of Arts and Science (ACAS) is dedicated to fostering a culture of research, innovation, and scholarly inquiry, and this policy establishes the framework to support and regulate research activities, ensuring they are ethical, impactful, and in line with both national and global academic standards.

Research Promotion
  • Faculty are encouraged to undertake individual and collaborative research projects.
  • Research incentives (seed money, awards, leave for research work, etc.) will be provided based on merit and outcomes.
  • Students will be guided to participate in minor projects, seminars, and research-based learning.
Research Funding and Grants
  • Faculty and scholars are encouraged to apply for internal and external research grants (UGC, DST, ICSSR, etc.).
  • The institution may offer seed funding for promising proposals.
  • A database of funding agencies and deadlines will be maintained and shared regularly.
Research Ethics
  • All research must comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent, avoiding plagiarism, and protecting confidentiality.
  • Plagiarism checks are mandatory for all thesis submissions and faculty publications.
  • An Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) will be formed for ethical review of research involving human/animal subjects.
Publication and Patents
  • Faculty and students are encouraged to publish in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
  • The college will support participation in national and international conferences.
  • Innovations resulting from research can be protected under intellectual property rights (IPR), and guidance will be provided for filing patents.
Collaborations and MOUs
  • The college will actively seek research collaborations with universities, industries, research institutions, and government bodies.
  • MOUs will be signed to facilitate joint research, exchange programs, and access to advanced infrastructure.
Monitoring and Review
  • Each department shall submit an annual research report.
  • The Research Committee shall review research progress and provide suggestions for improvement.
  • Feedback from stakeholders will be considered to update the policy periodically.