ARSD College is proud to announce its selection for the second phase of the STAR College Scheme by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, as of December 8, 2023. This prestigious recognition comes with a generous grant of Rs. 1.94 Crore, dedicated to advancing the college's commitment to interdisciplinary research and excellence in science education at the undergraduate level.
Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, this initiative emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration, aiming to foster a holistic research environment. Six departments within ARSD College will actively collaborate to drive this interdisciplinary approach, ensuring that students are exposed to diverse scientific perspectives and methodologies. The primary objective of the STAR College Scheme is to significantly enhance laboratory infrastructure by integrating advanced equipment that meets industry standards and aligns with the latest scientific advancements.
Under the auspices of the STAR College Scheme, ARSD College has already made notable strides in promoting research and academic excellence. Noteworthy events hosted by the college include the International Conference on Chemical Biological Sciences (ICCBS-2024), held from January 27-29, 2024; a National Seminar on "AI in Biological Sciences," conducted from February 27-28, 2024; and the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Functional Materials (RAFM-2024), from March 14-16, 2024. These events are a testament to the college’s dedication to fostering a vibrant research culture and expanding the frontiers of scientific knowledge within the framework of the STAR College initiative.
The STAR College Scheme aspires to revolutionize undergraduate education by encouraging collaboration among departments and providing state-of-the-art resources to both students and faculty. ARSD College's participation in this scheme highlights its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation in science and technology, and the pursuit of transformative education. By focusing on interdisciplinary research and aligning with national educational policies, ARSD College continues to establish itself as a leading institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders.
Inhouse Projects with Students
| S.No. | Project title | Investigators |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid detection method for detection of microbial contaminant in food and water | Dr. Swati Biswas and Dr. Suman Dudeja |
| 2 | To trace the evolutionary history of disease causing gene using bioinformatics tool. | Dr. Swati M. Biswas |
| 3 | Rapid field test of soil and effect of pesticides on crops. | Dr. Anita Singh |
| 4 | Antimicrobial property of Neem. | Dr. Kanchan Srivastava |
| 5 | Vermicompostingturning waste to gold | Dr. Kanchan Srivastava |
| 6 | Comparative analysis of artificial diet on biological parameters of Silkworm | Dr. Kanchan Srivastava |
| 7 | Design and synthesis of Transition metal complexes based on bis-benzimidazole moiety for their antimalarial and catalytic activities | Dr. Subash Chandra Mohapatra |
| 8 | Enhancing the Solubility of Paracetamol for Improved Therapeutic Potential via Eutectic Mixtures and Surface Dynamics | Prof. Prashant Singh |
| 9 | New approach in medicinal organometallic chemistry | Prof. Rajeev Singh |
| 10 | Design, Synthesis, Computational and Antimicrobial Study of Triazole-Schiff base Hybrids | Dr. Bhaskara Nand |