The way forward for scientific innovation lies in interdisciplinary and translational research, the place experience from a number of disciplines is introduced collectively to deal with advanced societal and international challenges, stated P. B. Kavi Kishor, Professor of Genetics at Osmania University.
Speaking at a seminar on “Interdisciplinary Research Planning and Funding Opportunities” organised by Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University) on Friday, Prof. Kishor pressured the necessity for nearer collaboration amongst engineering, biotechnology, genetics, pharmacy, agriculture, environmental sciences, laptop science and administration to develop applied sciences with sensible purposes.
He stated rising applied sciences reminiscent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, bioinformatics, genomics and knowledge analytics had been remodeling research in biotechnology, healthcare and agriculture. Engineering improvements, he famous, had been driving advances in precision agriculture, illness prediction, genome evaluation, clever diagnostics, biosensors and sustainable meals manufacturing.
Prof. Kishor stated multidisciplinary research tasks had been more and more securing funding from Central businesses and urged college members to kind interdisciplinary groups, determine rising research areas and actively pursue externally funded tasks. He additionally shared insights on proposal writing, research collaborations and know-how translation.
Vice-Chancellor Okay. R. S. Sambasiva Rao described interdisciplinary research as a strategic precedence for the college and referred to as upon college members to combine experience throughout disciplines to develop options for healthcare, agriculture, environmental sustainability and digital applied sciences.
Pro Vice-Chancellor C. Naga Bhaskar emphasised the necessity for stronger collaboration with main tutorial establishments, business and funding businesses to enhance research high quality and appeal to sponsored tasks.
Dean (Research and Development) Okay. V. Sambasiva Rao and Dean, School of Computer Studies, D. Sunitha, additionally spoke.
The seminar concluded with an interactive session on funding alternatives, proposal growth, mental property, know-how commercialisation and rising research areas.
Published – July 03, 2026 09:32 pm IST