Sri Venkateswara University has been ranked 22nd in the country based on the research publications and hi-index in biological and physical sciences. In this connection, the Department of Science & Technology, GOVT of India, New Delhi has sanctioned “ Promotion of University Research Scientific Excellence (PURSE)” Programme with an incentive grant of Rs. 17 crores to promote research and development. The DST-PURSE project was sanctioned to S.V. University on 25 Sept , 2017 and the Vice-Chancellor of S.V. University, Tirupati has accepted the same. The Project Implementation Group consisting of 9 members are appointed under DST-PURSE Programme.
DST-PURSE 2nd Phase Programme 2nd installment Progress Report from 01-04-2020 to 31-03-2021
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
· | Research Papers Published – Scopus Indexed | : | 20 |
· | Total Impact Factor | : | 60.458 |
· | Average Impact Factor | : | 3.0229 |
· | Guest Lectures Organized | : | 02 |
· | Professors and Eminent Scientists Visited | : | 05 |
· | CSIR NET Qualified Staff | : | – |
· | Ph.D., Degree Registered | : | 02 |
· | Patents Registered/Granted | : | 06 |
· | Indian | : | 04 |
· | International | : | 02 |
· | Seminars/Workshops Organized | : | 01 |
Proposed Research Activities:
The main objectives of the programme-
Research Activities Studied:
Utilization of DST-PURSE Facilities:
The major equipments procured are being utilized effectively by S.V.University (70%) and by outside universities / institutions (30%).
SLI-INTERNATIONAL WEBCASTING CENTRE:
Department of Botany, S.V.University, Tirupati
SLI-International Webcasting Center, located in the Department of Botany, S.V.University, Tirupati was started under the Chairmanship of Prof. Georges St. Laurent, III, Research Director, SLI, USA and Prof. G. Sudarsanam, S.V.University as international Coordinator as a part of MoU signed between SLI and S.V.University.