ABOUT

 

The DST–CURIE Project, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is a capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening and upgrading the research infrastructure of women’s institutions. The programme focuses on the creation and augmentation of state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, procurement of advanced scientific equipment, and provision of financial support for undertaking quality research in priority areas of science and technology. The initiative is intended to enhance institutional research capabilities, promote interdisciplinary and translational research, and create a sustainable research ecosystem. Further, the project seeks to strengthen academic–research linkages and collaborations within and across institutions, fostering knowledge sharing and effective utilization of DST-supported infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTS INVOLVED

 

The CURIE Project is a multidisciplinary initiative supported by the following science departments, aimed at strengthening research capabilities and promoting innovation.

 

Department of Zoology

 

Department of Physics

 

The above departments contribute in a coordinated manner by leveraging their subject expertise, research strengths, and collaborative approach to support the objectives of the CURIE Project. These collective efforts aim to strengthen the institution’s commitment to excellence in STEM education, advanced research, and innovation.

 

PROJECT TEAM

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jhansi Jena, Principal

Nodal Officer: Dr. Jyotirmayee Pradhan, Assistant Professor of Zoology

 

Team Members:

 

Department of Physics	Department of Zoology
Dr. Sabita Das	Dr. Susri Nayak
Dr. Subrat Ku. Biswal	Dr. Bikash Ranjan Giri
Dr. Subhasmita Mishra	Dr. Saroj Kumar Das