International Institute of Professional Studies (IIPS)
DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA, INDORE

Research Projects with IIT-Indore

ANRF IIT Indore

SAKSHM - Scientific Advancements in Knowledge for Sustainability, Healthcare, and Materials.
ANRF/PAIR/2025/000018/PAIR.

In a remarkable stride for India’s higher education and research ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has been chosen as one of only seven elite institutions nationwide to receive the prestigious Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) grant of 100 Crore, awarded by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is a Spoke institute under IIT Indore and has been awarded a 29 crore grant for 30 projects. Out of these, 6 projects are specifically from the International Institute of Professional Studies (IIPS).

1. Development of an Intelligent Traffic Management System for Reducing Carbon Footprint and Enhancing Road Safety in Smart Cities +

Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology

Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Mr. Gulam Waris Shaikh

PIs from IIPS, DAVV

  • Dr. Vivek Shrivastava
  • Dr. Yasmin Shaikh
  • Dr. Pradeep Jatav
  • Dr. Manminder Singh Saluja

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Dr. Chandresh Kumar Mourya
  • Dr. Gaurab Sil

Expected Outcome

Development of an intelligent traffic management system combining MCDM, fuzzy logic, and machine learning for efficient decision-making and uncertainty handling. It features optimized routing, accurate traffic prediction, and strong performance in reducing travel time, emissions, and improving overall efficiency.

2. Decentralized Biochar Initiative: Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs +

Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology

Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Ms. Amisha Pramal

PIs (IIPS, DAVV & External)

  • Dr. Yamini Karmarkar (IIPS, DAVV)
  • Dr. Pratosh Bansal (IET, DAVV)
  • Mr. Shriram Raghavendran (Biochar Centre for Excellence, Kanha SHantivanam, Hyderabad)

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Dr. Debayan Sarkar
  • Dr. Jayaprakash Murugesan

Expected Outcome

Demonstrate Economic Feasibility of Biochar usage, Establish a Rural Entrepreneurship Model to achieve scale, Raise Farmer Awareness and Adoption, and Monetisation of Carbon Credits for Rasing Farmer’s Income.

3. Integrated Waste Management Solutions for Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainability in Rural Areas of Indore District +

Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology

Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Awaited

PIs from IIPS, DAVV

  • Dr. Geeta Nema
  • Dr. Manminder Singh Saluja

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Dr. Ashootosh Mandpe

Expected Outcome

Improved waste segregation, recycling, and resource recovery in rural areas of Indore district, leading to reduced environmental pollution and enhanced livelihood opportunities. Strengthened circular economy practices through community participation, promoting sustainable resource use and long-term environmental sustainability.

4. E3 Housing: Economic, Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Construction for Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Madhya Pradesh +

Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology

Amount of Grant: Rs 60 Lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Mr. Pravin Gurjar

PIs from IIPS, DAVV

  • Dr. Sujata Parwani
  • Dr. Pooja Jain

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Dr. Sandeep Choudhary

Expected Outcome

Promote affordable and sustainable housing models that improve the living standards of rural communities in Madhya Pradesh. It focuses on the adoption of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technologies to minimize environmental impact and reduce long-term costs. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen rural development by enhancing infrastructure, generating employment, and supporting sustainable community growth.

5. Deep Learning Driven Camera Sensor Systems for Monitoring Microplastics in Freshwater +

Theme: Environmental Sustainability and Energy Technology

Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Mr. Pulkit Sharma

PIs from IIPS, DAVV

  • Dr. Yasmin Shaikh
  • Dr. Vivek Shrivastava
  • Dr. Naresh Dembla

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal

Expected Outcome

To develop a fast, non-destructive and reliable monitoring system for real-time detection and classification of microplastic particles in fresh water using hyperspectral imaging and deep learning.

6. Assessing knowledge, attitude and behaviour on antimicrobial resistance of stakeholders in Indore district +

Theme: Health and Medical Technology (HMT)

Amount of Grant: Rs. 60 lacs (Approx)

Name of JRF: Awaited

PIs from IIPS, DAVV

  • Dr. Anshu Bhati
  • Dr. Hamendra Singh Parmar (School of BioTechnology, DAVV)

PIs from IIT Indore

  • Dr. Hem Chandra Jha

Expected Outcome

Identifying gaps, misconceptions, and high-risk practices - as well as the underlying drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - provides a vital foundation for effective stewardship programs. By correcting public practices, we can safeguard the future of modern medicine. These findings enable the creation of targeted public awareness campaigns, while actionable insights from the study serve as policy recommendations to enhance AMR communication and therapeutic strategies.


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