Vignan University
విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन

Encourages,challenges,
you to be inquisitive

A strong scientific spirit and commitment to innovation drive faculty and students at VFSTR University.

Overview
At VFSTR, a sound scientific temperament and a relentless pursuit of continuous innovation drive both faculty and students to engage in cutting-edge research. This fosters an investigative spirit among undergraduate students, encouraging them to take on challenging projects. To support and promote these research activities, the institute has a dedicated Research and Development team, led by a dean and assisted by two joint deans, one associate dean and one assistant dean. They look after the Ph.D. programs and manage research projects funded by prominent external agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology (DST), University Grants Commission (UGC), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and others.
34,519
CITATIONS 2024
60
H-INDEX 2024 (Scopus)
6210+
RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED
860
i10 Index
200+
PATENTS PUBLISHED
Explore Our Research Initiatves
Research initiatives at our university are designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and discovery across various disciplines. The university actively supports both faculty and student research, providing state-of-the-art facilities, funding opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary work. Key initiatives include Career development fund (CDF) for the faculty, Seed project grants for faculty and students, Contingency grant to scholars and many more. Through these efforts, the university aims to contribute to advancing knowledge, solving real-world problems, and shaping the future of research in diverse fields.
By Ms Jyostna Devi Bodapati
Designing and Implementing a Two-Channel Deep Neural Network Architecture for Brain Tumor Classification
Dr ShubhaLshmiSengupta
A novel Bioreactor for bio degradation  of Marian plastic  litter in coastal Andhra Pradesh
Dr S.Krupanidhi
Phylogenetic analysis and bar coding of  Indian apple snails as a prelude to their conservation stagey
Dr VenkataSwamyNalaja
Preparation of High pure anhydrous Magnesium chloride from sea water bitterns and Magnesite
CDF brochure
Each faculty member is allocated a budget of 3 lakhs over a two-year period to support research activities. This funding can be used for memberships in research organizations, attending conferences, or purchasing research equipment.
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Seed Grant
Our seed grant initiative assists professors to enhance their work to draw in outside funding and promote the investigation of novel research topics in line with departmental interests. It also aids in product/process development, encourage the creation of IPR, and encourage cooperation between departments and schools.
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Contingency fund
Our research scholars are financially supported by the contingency fund to attend conferences or to develop new products or processes.
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Professors leading in Research areas
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Dr Vijaya Ramu Dirisala
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Dr Koya Prabhakara Rao
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K.V. Krishna Kishore
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Dr Srinivasarao Gorantla
Patents
2022-05-10 TO 2023-12-08
solar powered vendor kart with vehicle charging feature
dr. dillip narayan sahu, dr. a.r. vijay, dr. p.m. venkatesh, dr. geetha reddy evuri,mr. k. arunyuvaraj, mr. yogesh tanajirao padwal
2023-11-29 TO 2023-12-07
intelligent decision processing device for big data analytics
dr. nilayam kumar kamila, dr. biswajit brahma, dr. hemanta kumar bhuyan, dr. subhendu kumar pani
2018-10-25 TO 2023-11-24
an edible flavor enhancer from pterygoplichthys pardalis
n.s. sampath kumar, k. mrudula chowdary, sathish kumar thirumalasetti, j. jasmine reddy, vijaya r. dirisala
2023-03-19 TO 2023-11-16
solar powered tent
dr.balakrishna kehineni, dr. hussaini syed shaukatullah, dr. v.kannanmuhammadu sathik raja.m.s., dr.shankarappa sridhara, mr. vishal yadav, ayan banik, dr. pasupuleti subrahmanya ranjit
Funding Agencies
University research flourishes with support from prominent funding agencies like AERB, BRNS, and CSIR. These agencies empower groundbreaking discoveries and scholarly pursuits, enabling universities to undertake cutting-edge projects that enrich the broader landscape of knowledge and innovation.
Funding Agencies
50.13 cr
RESEARCH FUND
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Policies and Board
Our university's research policies and board are dedicated to fostering a supportive, ethical, and innovative research environment. The board oversees strategic planning, compliance, and resource allocation to advance impactful research across disciplines.
University Research Board (URB)
The University Research Board is dedicated to advancing research excellence by offering strategic guidance and support. It ensures the alignment of resources, ethical standards, and policies to promote impactful and innovative research. The board is reconstituted once in a year.
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University Research Policy
The research policy of VFSTR focuses on building capacity through human resources and infrastructure, providing incentives and support to faculty for research activities, organizing conferences and workshops to disseminate new knowledge, and maintaining a robust doctoral program for awarding Ph.D. degrees upon the completion of high-quality research.
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VFSTR Consultancy Policy
In line with VFSTR's vision to promote academic excellence and societal impact, consultancy is a key component alongside research and teaching. Consultancy projects not only contribute to national economic growth but also enrich faculty knowledge and broaden the institutes external profile. The document outlines processes and frameworks to support consultancy initiatives that foster knowledge transfer and innovation.
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VFSTR Corporate Training Policy
Through its corporate training policy, VFSTR is dedicated to empowering professionals from various sectors to excel in their careers, drive organizational success, and create a positive societal impact.
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M.Tech by Research
This research-oriented master’s degree program nurtures a strong research culture and encourages employed scientists, engineers, technocrats, and teachers to enhance their qualifications.
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MBA for working professionals
The MBA degree by Research is a research-focused program designed for employed professionals across various fields to enhance their qualifications. It offers a learner-focused approach, recognizing their talent and work experience to support career advancement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, VFSTR offer a Direct PhD program for candidates with a B.Tech degree, especially if you have a strong academic record and relevant research thrust. Candidates with UG qualification in Engineering/Technology in respective discipline with a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply.
Yes. Candidates pursuing PG in Engineering/Technology at VFSTR or other reputed Institutes*, who have completed all the courses prescribed for the first 2 semesters with a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA. For such candidates, a faculty mentor is allocated after the provisional admission. Mentor could become a Research Supervisor for the Ph.D program after confirmation of Ph.D admission at VFSTR. The Master’s Project of the candidate must be in line with the proposed research topic for Ph.D and he/she needs to present a detailed, comprehensive Literature Review to the Doctoral Committee within one year of provisional admission, however candidate is required to hold a Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA before being formally admitted into the program.
Yes. The Doctoral Committee may suggest a candidate to take up online courses and advanced summer/winter schools and programs conducted by premier institutions as components of the course work.
Yes. Candidates from Industry can claim their experience and their role in technology in working on respective research problem for credit equivalence by furnishing proper documented evidence and justification.
Applications for the Ph.D. program shall be open and shall be considered round the year and admissions being made are aligned with the commencement of odd or even semester. Any eligible candidate who desired to seek admission to Ph.D. program may apply offline/ online through University website round the year.
Candidates from Industry/ R&D Organizations/ Academic Institutions with a minimum of five years of relevant experience related to the proposed area of research will be exempted from appearing in the written test (AARAT). However, they should appear for the Ph.D interview.
International Accreditation Organization - IAO
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Vignan) met the accreditation requirements of the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) and was granted full accreditation.
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Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
(Deemed to be University), Vadlamudi, Guntur-522213
info@vignan.ac.in
0863-2344700 / 701
International Accreditation Organization - IAO
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research (Vignan) met the accreditation requirements of the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) and was granted full accreditation.
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