Dr. Sandipkumar B. Sonawane Dean (Research & Development) Email Id : deanrnd@kbtcoe.org Tel: 0253 2571439 Ext-223

As a Dean of Research and Development, I believe that research, innovation and IPR activities of the institute contribute in the technological and economical growth of the nation. It is a moral responsibility of every faculty member to inculcate the research aptitude, approach and design thinking in each and every student to achieve technological and economical growth of our nation. At our institute, Research and Development (R&D) Cell are continuously taking active efforts to built the skill set (required to conduct the research, innovation and IPR activities) of our students. R&D cell is encouraging faculty members to fetch the grants for execution of research projects on emerging areas. Involvement of students in the funded research projects/scheme is appreciated by the cell. Increase in number of quality research paper publications of the faculty members in recent year in refereed journals/conference proceedings is noticeable. R&D Cell has adopted the Multidisciplinary and Multi-collaborative approach for the development of the common masses. Our institution has provided the guidance and financial assistance to file, publish and commercialization of Innovative and Inventive findings in the form of IPR/trademark/copyright through MVP-PRADNYA Cell.

I wish all the best to all the stakeholders to involve and contribute continuously in the research journey of the institute.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• To create a conducive environment for promotion of Research & Innovation activities in the institute.
• To encourage faculty members to apply for Major, Minor Research Projects, Incubation, Design and innovation Centres
• To ensure smooth functioning and effective Management of Research & Innovation activities at the institute.
• To promote collaborative research.
• To strengthen industry – institute interaction by promoting consultancy, testing and need based research & innovation activities in the institute