Research and Development (R&D) Cell

The R&D Cell is the central office driving VCE’s research strategy and innovation goals.

Funding & Grants

The institution actively promotes Sponsored Research Projects and Grants supported by leading Government, semi-Government, and non-Government agencies, reinforcing its commitment to research excellence, innovation, and societal impact. Faculty and students are encouraged to secure competitive funding from premier bodies such as Department of Science and Technology, All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education Innovation Cell, Defence Research and Development Organisation, University Grants Commission, and Anusandhan National Research Foundation, along with professional bodies like IEEE and ISTE. These projects address national missions, industry challenges, and global research problems across engineering, sciences, healthcare, sustainability, digital transformation, and strategic technologies. 

A defining strength of the institution’s sponsored research ecosystem is its deep integration with academic programs. Outcomes from funded projects are translated into curriculum enrichment, laboratories, student projects, doctoral research, publications, patents, and prototypes, directly supporting Outcome-Based Education and experiential learning. Through sustained funding engagement and collaborations, the institution enhances research productivity, infrastructure, and innovation capacity, while contributing meaningfully to Viksit Bharat @2047, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—positioning itself for global visibility, technology transfer, and long-term societal impact. 

S. No. Title of Project / Conference / Grant Funding Agency File No. Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator Total Grant Sanctioned (Rs.)
1 Experimental Investigations on Nitriding of M50 NiL Steel for Aerospace Bearings Applications DRDO ARDB/01/2031957/M/I Dr. B. Venkatesh 2,418,900.00
2 Characterizing the Scope, Opportunities, Challenges & Future Trends in Technology Entrepreneurship Education in India DST NSTMIS 2018/25 Dr. V. Munisekhar
Dr. S. Nageswara Rao
2,566,190.00
3 A Science and Technological Hub for Making Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Products to Enhance Socio-Economic Status of SC Community in Chevella Region, Telangana State DST DST/SEED/SCSP/STI/2020/402 Dr. R. Suma Latha (PI)
Dr. GAE Satish Kumar
Dr. J Krishna Chaitanya
Dr. Mukul Srivasthava
Ms. Reshma Raju
18,768,066
4 Shodhana: STEM Demonstration of Practices in Science and Technology in the Region of Rangareddy District, Telangana DST CO/A/FP/G176/2022 Dr. M Siddartha Reddy
Smt Hina Alam
Dr D Praveen Kumar
Dr Tarala Desh Pande
Mr B Suresh Kumar
2,185,050
5 MODROBS - Modernization of Advanced Concrete Technology Lab AICTE F.No. 9-41/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-22 Dr P V Koteswara Rao 1,435,000
6 MODROBS - Blockchain Technologies Lab AICTE F.No. 9-40/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-23 Dr V Muni Sekhar 938,671
7 MODROBS - Modernization of Power Electronics Lab AICTE 1-7081747661 Dr. N. Karupaiah 1,439,608
8 Monitoring and Controlling of Smart Intravenous Cannulation Assisting Device Without Human Intervention DST EEQ/2021/000698-G Dr M Naresh Kumar 2,625,832
9 TSUNAMI MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN WITH MAPPING AND EVACUATION MAP IN EMERGENCY SITUATION FOR GREAT NICOBAR ISLAND DST SPNO/2021/2555 Dr Muktha Jagadish 1,791,937
10 AICTE IDEA Lab AICTE AICTE/IDEA/IDEA202000287 Dr JVR Ravindra
Dr J Krishna Chaithanya
Self Financed
11 AICTE - KAPILA AICTE - Dr JVR Ravindra
Dr J Krishna Chaithanya
Depends on Applications
12 Organize I&E Training Programme DST 09/128/2023-NEB(TR) Dr J Krishna Chaithanya
Dr C Padmini
Dr J Sai Sudheer
Dr Shanthi Makka
Dr G Suryanaraya
500,000
13 Creation of Scientific Awareness for School Children about Web Development and Blockchain Technology DST TPN / 81037 - CO/B/FP/G57/2022 Dr K Muruga Perumal
Dr B Praveen Kumar
Dr N Karupaiah
Dr C Padmini
Dr N Srinivas
2,784,500
14 Creation of Scientific Awareness for School Children about Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security DST CO/B/FP/G170/2021 (G) Dr MD Asif
Dr S Ravivarman
Mr B Rajagopal Reddy
Dr A Jayalakshmi
Dr Jeshma Kovuri
2,893,230
15 Imparting Scientific Knowledge using Economical Aids to Train Science and Mathematics Teachers DST CO/R/TR/S54/2022 Dr JVR Ravindra
Dr ER Aruna
Dr A Kishore Kumar
Mr N Srinivasa Reddy
Mr Vivek Kulkarni
2,404,500
16 AICTE Mentor Mentee Programme AICTE - Dr J Krishna Chaithanya 225,000
17 Demonstrate and Popularization using Models, Expo & Activities to Impart Scientific Knowledge to School Teachers DST TPN / 81510 Dr GAE Satish Kumar 3,249,000
18 PMKVY 4.0 NSDC NA Dr JVR Ravindra 1,150,000
19 Innovative Intelligence Robot for Solar Panel Cleaning Robot IEI R.4/2/UG/23-24/UG2024027 HS Jain
N Karupaiah
20,000
20 FAST CHARGING IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES (Electro Infinity) AICTE IR2023-855818 R. Vijaya Chaitanya
Vinod Reddy
500,000
21 IDE Bootcamp for PM SHRI School Teachers & Students of SIC AICTE M/5921/2024-MIC-09 Dr J Krishna Chaithanya 1,500,000
22 ATAL FDP on 5G Communications AICTE 1691573365/AICTE/ATAL/2023-24 Dr CH Sulakshana 350,000
23 Establishment of Community Resilience Resource Centre (CRRC) in Shamshabad, Shabad, Moinabad, Kottur, Chevella and Maheshwaram Blocks of Ranga Reddy District, Telangana State DST DST-SEED-CRRC-2022-2022-69 Dr JVR Ravindra
Dr N Hanuman Reddy
Dr J Krishna Chaithanya
Dr H Venkateswara Reddy
N Srinivasa Reddy
15,000,000
24 ATAL FDP on Internet of Drones AICTE 1690950067/AICTE/ATAL/2023-24 Dr Karthikeyan 350,000
25 SIH 2024 AICTE Innovation Cell/SIH 2024-25/P/552/2024-MIC/Comp.11070/Software-35 Dr J Krishna Chaithanya 1,630,600
26 IEEE HKN Induction Program IEEE - - USD 1,000
27 2024 IEEE SPS Regional Meeting on Neural and Statistical Signal Processing and Its Applications IEEE - - USD 3,500
28 2024 IEEE R10 Innosolve Hackathon IEEE - - USD 500
29 2024 IEEE CASS Symposium IEEE - - USD 1,000
30 2024 IEEE CASS Industry Forum IEEE - - USD 850
31 2024 IEEE CIS Summer School IEEE - - USD 1,500
32 IEEE IES Symposium IEEE - - USD 730
33 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 1,500
34 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 500
35 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 500
36 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 250
37 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 1,000
38 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 5,000
39 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 600
40 IEEE Education Leadership Summit 2024 IEEE - - USD 1,000
S. No. Title of Project / Conference / Grant Funding Agency File No. Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator Total Grant Sanctioned (Rs.)
1 Experimental Investigations on Nitriding of M50 NiL Steel for Aerospace Bearings Applications DRDO ARDB/01/2031957/M/I Dr. B. Venkatesh 2,418,900.00
2 Bibliometric Study of Paradigms to Stimulating Research through University–Industry Partnerships in India DST NSTMIS 2018/30 Dr. S. Rajendar
Mr. M. Nagarjuna
2,388,286.00
3 Characterizing the Scope, Opportunities, Challenges & Future Trends in Technology Entrepreneurship Education in India DST NSTMIS 2018/25 Dr. V. Munisekhar
Dr. S. Nageswara Rao
2,566,190.00
4 MODROBS - Modernization of Power Electronics Lab AICTE 9-146/IDC/MODROB/Policy-1/2019-20 Dr. N. Karupaiah 1,439,608
5 A Science and Technological Hub for Making Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Products to Enhance Socio-Economic Status of SC Community in Chevella Region, Telangana State DST DST/SEED/SCSP/STI/2020/402 Dr. R. Suma Latha (PI)
Dr. GAE Satish Kumar
Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya
Dr. Mukul Srivasthava
Ms. Reshma Raju
18,768,066
6 Shodhana: STEM Demonstration of Practices in Science and Technology in the Region of Rangareddy District, Telangana DST CO/A/FP/G176/2022 Dr. M. Siddartha Reddy
Smt. Hina Alam
Dr. D. Praveen Kumar
Dr. Tarala Desh Pande
Mr. B. Suresh Kumar
2,185,050
7 MODROBS - Modernization of Advanced Concrete Technology Lab AICTE F.No. 9-41/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-22 Dr. P. V. Koteswara Rao 1,435,000
8 MODROBS - Blockchain Technologies Lab AICTE F.No. 9-40/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-23 Dr. V. Muni Sekhar 938,671
9 Monitoring and Controlling of Smart Intravenous Cannulation Assisting Device Without Human Intervention DST EEQ/2021/000698-G Dr. M. Naresh Kumar 2,625,832
10 Tsunami Management Action Plan with Mapping and Evacuation Map in Emergency Situation for Great Nicobar Island DST SPNO/2021/2555 Dr. Muktha Jagadish 1,791,937
11 AICTE IDEA Lab AICTE AICTE/IDEA/IDEA202000287 Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya
Self Financed
12 AICTE - KAPILA AICTE Not Applicable Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya
Depends on Applications
13 Organize I&E Training Programme DST DST/NEB/STITTP/2021/258 Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya
Dr. M.A. Jabbar
Dr. C. Padmini
360,000
14 Demonstrate and Popularization using Models, Expo & Activities to Impart Scientific Knowledge to School Teachers DST TPN / 81510 Dr. GAE Satish Kumar 3,249,000
15 Creation of Scientific Awareness for School Children about Web Development and Blockchain Technology DST TPN / 81037 - CO/B/FP/G57/2022 Dr. K. Muruga Perumal
Dr. B. Praveen Kumar
Dr. N. Karupaiah
Dr. C. Padmini
Dr. N. Srinivas
3,357,000
16 Creation of Scientific Awareness for School Children about Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security DST CO/B/FP/G170/2021 (G) Dr. Md. Asif
Dr. S. Ravivarman
Mr. B. Rajagopal Reddy
Dr. A. Jayalakshmi
Dr. Jeshma Kovuri
2,893,230
17 Imparting Scientific Knowledge using Economical Aids to Train Science and Mathematics Teachers DST CO/R/TR/S54/2022 Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. E.R. Aruna
Dr. A. Kishore Kumar
Mr. N. Srinivasa Reddy
Mr. Vivek Kulkarni
2,404,500
18 Modernization of Mechanics of Solids Laboratory AICTE 9-186/RIFD/MODROB/Policy-1/2017-18 Dr. Bhavanasi Subbaratnam
Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao
798,000
19 Design and Development of Differential Power Analysis and Leakage Power Analysis Resistant Cryptosystem DST SR/WOS-A/ET-1041/2015 C. Padmini 1,995,000
20 ATAL FDP on 5G Communications AICTE 1691573365/AICTE/ATAL/2023-24 Dr. CH Sulakshana 350,000
21 PMKVY 4.0 NSDC NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 1,150,000
22 ATAL FDP on Internet of Drones AICTE 1690950067/AICTE/ATAL/2023-24 Dr. Karthikeyan 350,000
23 IDE Bootcamp for SIH 2023 Grand Finalists - Phase II AICTE Only Email Copy Received Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya 1,600,000
24 IDE Bootcamp for School Teachers & Students of SIC AICTE M/1395/2024-MIC-07 Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya 1,305,000
25 AICTE Mentor Mentee Programme AICTE MoE's Innovation Cell Mentor-Mentee Program Dr. J Krishna Chaithanya 225,000
26 2023 IEEE ComSoc Summer School on Cooperative Communications and Networking Technologies and System Designs IEEE NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 1,500,000
27 2023 IEEE SPS Seasonal School on Speech and Voice Analysis and Modelling Challenges and Recent Advances IEEE NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 500,000
28 2024 IEEE SPS Regional Meeting on Neural and Statistical Signal Processing and Its Applications IEEE NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 300,000
29 IEEE CASS Industry Forum 2023 IEEE NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 100,000
30 IEEE Education Society Symposium 2023 IEEE NA Dr. JVR Ravindra 200,000
S. No. Title of Project / Conference / Grant Funding Agency File No. Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator Total Grant Sanctioned (Rs.)
1 Research and Development of Smart, Secure, Scalable, Resilient and Adaptive Cyber-Physical Power System (S3RA-CPPS) DST DST/CERI/MI/SG/2017/110 (VCE) (G) PI: Dr. D. Raman
(IITD Collaboration: Dr. B. K. Panigrahi)
Co-PIs: Dr. B. Bruhadeshwar
Mr. N. Hanuman Reddy
Dr. S. Sai Satyanarayana Reddy
₹ 3,683,600.00
2 Design and Development of Low Power – Low Cost Monitoring System for Arrhythmia in Elderly and Young Adults DST SEED/TIDE/2018/61 Dr. Y. Pandu Rangaiah
Dr. J. Krishna Chaithanya
Dr. P. Sridhar Reddy
₹ 6,871,502.00
3 Development of IoT Devices for Upgrading Existing SCADA Systems to Smart Grids (Power Utilities) DST DST/ICPS/CPS-Individual/2018/268(G) Dr. D. Raman
Mr. N. Hanuman Reddy
₹ 2,134,734.00
4 Experimental Investigations on Nitriding of M50 NiL Steel for Aerospace Bearings Applications DRDO ARDB/01/2031957/M/I Dr. B. Venkatesh 2,418,900.00
5 Bibliometric Study of Paradigms to Stimulating Research through University–Industry Partnerships in India DST NSTMIS 2018/30 Dr. S. Rajendar
Mr. M. Nagarjuna
2,388,286.00
6 Characterizing the Scope, Opportunities, Challenges and Future Trends in Technology Entrepreneurship Education in India DST NSTMIS 2018/25 Dr. V. Munisekhar
Dr. S. Nageswara Rao
2,566,190.00
7 MODROBS - Modernization of Power Electronics Lab AICTE 1-7081747661 Dr. N. Kiran Kumar 1,439,608
8 A Science and Technological Hub for Making Eco-Friendly and Cost-Effective Products to Enhance Socio-Economic Status of SC Community in Chevella Region, Telangana State DST DST/SEED/SCSP/STI/2020/402 Dr. R. Suma Latha (PI)
Dr. GAE Satish Kumar
Dr. J. Krishna Chaithanya
Dr. Mukul Srivasthava
Ms. Reshma Raju
18,768,066
9 STEM Education DST CO/A/FP/G176/2022 Dr. M. Siddartha Reddy 2,185,050
10 MODROBS - Modernization of Advanced Concrete Technology Lab AICTE F.No. 9-41/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-22 Dr. G. Mallikarjuna Rao 1,435,000
11 MODROBS - Blockchain Technologies Lab AICTE F.No. 9-40/IDC/MODROB-REG/Policy-I/2021-23 Dr. V. Muni Sekhar 938,671
12 Monitoring and Controlling of Smart Intravenous Cannulation Assisting Device Without Human Intervention DST EEQ/2021/000698-G Dr. M. Naresh Kumar 2,625,832
13 Tsunami Management Action Plan with Mapping and Evacuation Map in Emergency Situation for Great Nicobar Island DST SPNO/2021/2555 Dr. Muktha Jagadish 1,791,937
14 AICTE IDEA Lab AICTE AICTE/IDEA/IDEA202000287 Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J. Krishna Chaithanya
Self Financed
15 AICTE - KAPILA AICTE - Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J. Krishna Chaithanya
Depends on Application
16 Organize I&E Training Programme DST DST/NEB/STITTP/2021/258 Dr. JVR Ravindra
Dr. J. Krishna Chaithanya
Dr. M.A. Jabbar
Dr. C. Padmini
360,000