Woxsen University Faculty Secure Major Research Grants 2025

Reflecting its growing reputation as a hub for transformative research and innovation, Woxsen University faculties received prestigious government grants in 2025 from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Mandi (TIH IIT Mandi). The grants, spanning social sciences, humanities, and advanced engineering, underscore the University’s interdisciplinary research approach, integrating cultural preservation, social inclusion, and technological innovation.

Dr. Brundaban Mishra, Professor, School of Technology, receives an ICSSR Major Research Grant of ₹19 lakh for his project “Embody, Emotion, Endangered Music and Dance Tradition of Western Odisha: A Revitalization in the Globalized World.” The project focuses on preserving and revitalizing endangered tribal music and dance traditions of western Odisha through rigorous cultural analysis and documentation, ensuring the sustainability of indigenous knowledge systems.

Dr. Rajdeep Routh, Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture and Planning, receives an ICSSR Major Research Grant of ₹18 lakh for his project “Participation in Cultural Governance: Models, Challenges, and Opportunities in Indian Cities.” The research develops participatory governance frameworks for cultural heritage management across Indian cities, enhancing community engagement and providing actionable policy recommendations for inclusive and sustainable urban heritage governance.

Dr. Shyam Krishan Joshi, Assistant Professor at the School of Business, receives a sanctioned grant of ₹7.7 lakh from TIH IIT Mandi for his project developing a supercapacitor-based hybrid bicycle, designed to enhance riding comfort, efficiency, and sustainability through motor-assisted supercapacitor technology, intelligent torque control, and self-regenerating energy systems.

Dr. Satyanarayana Turangi, Assistant Professor at the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, receives a seminar grant of ₹3 lakh from ICSSR to organize a two-day national seminar on “Remembering Birsa Munda: Janjatiya Rights and Policies.” The seminar focuses on tribal rights, policy frameworks, and cultural preservation, reinforcing the University’s commitment to social responsibility and ethical scholarship.

Commenting on these achievements, Dr. Raul V Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University, stated, “These grants recognize the dedication and expertise of our faculty. Their research addresses important challenges across technology, culture, and society, and we are confident it will have a meaningful impact.”

These awards further reinforce Woxsen University’s position as a leading institution in India, committed to high-impact research, innovation, and societal development. The University continues to foster an environment of intellectual rigor, technological advancement, and cultural preservation, contributing meaningfully to India’s research and innovation landscape.