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