University measures the interdisciplinary research success within applicable disciplines

Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) fosters interdisciplinary research through specialized research centres and Centres of Excellence that unite diverse fields such as AI, biotechnology, environmental sciences, and social sciences to address complex challenges. It supports this ecosystem with advanced shared infrastructure, seed funding, and workshops that promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Through strong industry–academia and global partnerships, along with integration into academic programs, AUUP encourages faculty, PhD scholars, and researchers to engage in impactful cross-disciplinary research. We are very well connected to FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, DST, DBT, MHRD, and professional institutions and bodies to organize high-level conferences and events.

Initiatives to define Interdisciplinary Research Support:

1. Interdisciplinary Academic Pathways: Amity University has established comprehensive interdisciplinary programs across over 400 courses that integrate teaching, research, and curriculum design to address complex global challenges. The university employs a highly structured Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and a Flexible Credit System to drive its interdisciplinary teaching model. This approach allows students to move beyond their primary major and customize their degrees with diverse subjects. Students can also choose Single Major, Double Major, or Single Major with Minor Tracks, which are pre-designed sets of interdisciplinary courses. The university's system is designed to break traditional silos by allowing students to select from three main types of courses:
   • Core Courses: Provide the necessary foundational knowledge in a student's chosen major.
   • Domain Electives: Allow for deeper specialization within the primary field of study.
   • Open Electives: Enable students to pick subjects from completely unrelated disciplines to broaden their perspective.
2. Core Teaching & Curriculum Strategies: Amity moves away from "compartmentalized" learning by offering a curriculum that encourages students to connect ideas across different fields through an integrated curriculum and flexible academic structure. The university encourages students to choose courses across disciplines, offering innovative combinations and promoting faculty collaboration. Specialized interdisciplinary programs include BBA in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (AI, IoT, Blockchain, Management, and Data Analytics). AUUP implements NEP 2020 guidelines, using a "Learning Outcomes Curriculum Framework" (LOCF) to ensure interdisciplinary skills align with industry needs.
3. Faculty & Research Integration: Teaching at Amity is heavily informed by its interdisciplinary research environment. Faculty members participate in research clusters and collaborative workshops to refine their pedagogical approaches. Dedicated centers like the Amity Centre for Inter-Disciplinary Research (ACIDR) and the Amity Centre of Artificial Intelligence provide physical spaces for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Number of faculty developmental programmes have been organised to support research and development initiatives.

1. Research-Led Teaching & Student Innovation: Interdisciplinary learning at Amity is often project-based, leading to significant real-world outputs. Students are encouraged to work on cross-domain challenges. Notable examples include India's first tri-fuel car and an Intelligent Smart Trolley system for smart cities.
2. Industry Integration and Global Mobility: The teaching model focuses on "industry readiness" through mandatory internships and corporate interaction via Corporate Mentoring, Global Credit Transfer, and Technology Transfer. The interdisciplinary model bridges the gap between theory and practical application, helping students develop "21st-century skills" such as design thinking and ethical responsibility. Graduates are trained to approach complex societal and global issues, such as climate change and cybersecurity, from multiple perspectives.

3. Academic & Research Collaborations across Interdisciplinary Research Themes: Interdisciplinary projects are assessed based on engagement with industry, government bodies, and international institutions.
   • MoUs and joint ventures with organizations in healthcare, defence, AI, sustainable energy, and biotechnology reflect research success.
   • Amity has signed 300+ strategic collaborations, including 116 national and 41 international MoUs, fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary research. In 2024, Amity University signed 157 MoUs (116 national and 41 international), forging partnerships with premier institutions such as ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, CCRUM, AIIMS, and global universities including Colorado State University (USA), University of York (UK), and Pukyong National University (South Korea). These collaborations have enabled joint Ph.D. programs, co-authored research publications, faculty exchanges, technology transfer, and capacity building. Through alliances with industry leaders like Wipro, Merck Life Sciences, Infosys, and Tata Group, Amity has introduced industry-aligned programs and real-world exposure for students. The university’s ongoing collaboration efforts continue to drive impactful research, innovation, and skill development, positioning Amity University as a globally networked academic powerhouse.

Outcome:

1. Publications in High-Impact Journals:

   Research performance is evaluated through publications in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals, with particular emphasis on high-quality and interdisciplinary research outputs. Collaborative publications involving faculty and researchers from multiple disciplines are strongly encouraged to promote integrative research.

   From 2024 (till date), faculty members of Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) have produced 9,922 research publications, of which 4,582 are indexed in Scopus, reflecting the strong research productivity of the university. The institutional h-index of 193 demonstrates the significant academic impact and citation influence of Amity's research across diverse scientific domains.

   Amity's research initiatives are closely aligned with India's national missions such as Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Make in India, while also contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Till date, 22,327 research contributions from the university directly support the SDGs, addressing critical global challenges including health and well-being, climate action, clean energy, and sustainable industry.

2. Patents & Intellectual Property (IP) Generation:

   The university actively tracks patents, copyrights, and technology transfers emerging from interdisciplinary collaborations. The Amity Innovation Incubator and the Technology Transfer Office facilitate the commercialization of interdisciplinary research.

   Amity has filed 2,839 patents, with 460 patents granted to date. Specifically, 655 patents were filed and 180 granted, showcasing strong interdisciplinary innovation. Amity won the Best Patent Portfolio Award (CII Industrial IP Awards 2024) and Best University for Strong IP Ecosystem (ASSOCHAM IP Excellence Awards 2024).

   Tech Transfer to Industry: 29+ cutting-edge technologies were transferred to industry, including Rootonic (agriculture), Herbal Blue Color (natural dyes), and HNB9 (biotechnology). Student inventors have patented devices ranging from Cyborg technologies to AI-based earthquake early warning systems. Faculty develop and teach from a vast repository of interdisciplinary case studies covering emerging trends like Digital Transformation, ESG practices, and Global Supply Chains.

Funded Research Projects and Grants:

Success is measured by securing national and international Research Grants from different funding agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, DRDO, CSIR, ICAR and other International Funding bodies. Projects Involving multi-Institutional and inter disciplinary collaboration are highly encouraged. In 2025, (1st January 2025 to 10th March 2026), 47 new projects have been sanctioned for an amount of 13.51 Cr. Till date, 116, research projects are ongoing valued for a total amount of 46.29 Cr. 14 Research projects are valued above 40 lacs. In 2024, AUUP secured 69 new research Projects worth 19.32 crores, bringing total of 181 research projects ongoing valued at a total of 78.51 Cr. Consultancy & Trainings Undertaken {Amount: 11.37 Cr INR} (Jan-Dec 2025).

Hon'ble Chancellor Dr. Atul Chauhan unveiled the Amity Quantum Mission (AQM) across all Amity Universities to advance the frontiers of Quantum Science and Technology.

Recently, the APEX Committee of BIRAC has recommended Amity University Noida for BioNEST funding 2026 in the areas of:

• Health & BioPharma
• Agro & Food Technology
• Environmental Sustainability & Climate
• Artificial Intelligence for Bio-based Solutions

3. Interdisciplinary research at AUUP is aligned toward addressing national and global challenges:

Research success is gauged by its contribution to societal impact areas such as healthcare, climate change, defense, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and public policy. AUUP's interdisciplinary efforts align with India’s National Missions (Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, Swachh Bharat) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Joint research centers and interdisciplinary programs further strengthen this impact. The university promotes translational research through the development of technologies, prototypes, and startup ventures emerging from interdisciplinary work.

Amity University has consistently demonstrated excellence in higher education and applied research, underpinned by a vision of driving national progress through innovation, inclusive development, and sustainability for Viksit Bharat @ 2047. The institution has built a robust framework to address real-world challenges, particularly in agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability, and rural advancement. Through academic rigor, scientific innovation, and community engagement, Amity University has emerged as a leading institute in shaping a future-ready agricultural ecosystem—making it a strong contender for this award.

1. Leading Innovations in Agriculture and Research Implementation:

   Amity University has adopted a multidimensional approach to agricultural innovation, emphasizing climate-smart solutions, sustainable practices, and farmer-centric development. Pioneering technologies such as Rootonic—a patented biofertilizer based on Piriformospora Indica—and the endophytic fungus HNB9 have significantly improved crop productivity and stress resilience, while reducing dependency on chemically synthesized agricultural products.

   These innovations have been successfully transferred to several national and international companies, demonstrating commercial viability and global relevance in agriculture and food security. Complementing these efforts are practical technologies like the CoolBot cold storage system and the Agri-Voltaic model, which integrates renewable energy production with crop cultivation. These scalable solutions address post-harvest losses and enable dual income streams for smallholder farmers.

   Amity University supports Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, empowering over 1,500 farmers through market linkages, capacity building, and access to agri-tech. Research in agriculture is driven by 50+ Ph.D. scholars, 2,000+ student researchers, and outreach to 3,000+ farmers via FPOs and Amity Community Radio. These efforts align with national missions like Viksit Bharat @ 2047, fostering innovation-led rural transformation.

2. Extensive Grassroots Engagement and Farmer-Centric Impact:

   Through the Amity Centre for Agricultural Extension Services, the university conducts training, research, and demonstration programs in areas like organic farming, soil reclamation, and livestock nutrition, benefiting over 3,000 farmers with support from DST, DBT, and ICAR. Initiatives such as community radio, model farms, agri-voltaics, IPM practices, and support to FPOs further enhance farmer income, sustainability, and grassroots innovation.

3. Aligned with National Priorities for Viksit Bharat @ 2047:

   Amity's agricultural strategy promotes farmer income enhancement, climate-resilient agriculture, and rural entrepreneurship. Through the Amity Food and Agriculture Foundation (AFAF), the university advances interdisciplinary research in post-harvest technologies, bio-inputs, drone applications, and indigenous food systems to ensure food and nutritional security.

4. Scalable, Sustainable, and Future-Oriented Models:

   Amity excels in translating research into scalable, real-world solutions through innovation, industry collaboration, and rural outreach. Its AI-driven initiatives in agriculture and environmental monitoring enhance productivity and sustainability, making it a strong contributor to a self-reliant India.

5. Work Towards Sustainable Goals:
   • Agricultural & Food Technology (SDG 2): Focuses on nutrition, food safety, value addition, and sustainable practices, including waste utilization and climate-resilient solutions.
   • Renewable Energy (SDG 7): Promotes clean energy through solar installations, research, sustainability initiatives, and eco-friendly innovations.
   • Defence (SDG 16): Advances defence technologies through collaborations with DRDO, PSUs, and industry, encouraging student-driven research.
   • Textile (SDG 12): Emphasizes sustainable textiles, eco-friendly materials, and industry collaboration to support innovation and responsible production.

4. Student & Faculty Involvement in Interdisciplinary Research:

   AUUP encourages postdoctoral and interdisciplinary research, with students and faculty engaging in cross-domain projects. Interdisciplinary coursework and research-based learning are integrated into various academic programs. Currently, 20 research scholars are enrolled in interdisciplinary programs, and 90 PhD scholars have international co-guides.

   398 faculty members are working across interdisciplinary and collaborative research programs. In 2024, 28 AUUP faculty members were featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Global Researchers list, and in 2025, 81 faculty members achieved the same recognition. The H-index of Amity University Noida stands at 193.

   At present, AUUP is hosting 28+ National and International Fellows (Ramalingaswami, Ramanujan, Wellcome Trust, and INSPIRE) supporting research initiatives.

5. Awards and Achievements

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):

• Amity University was awarded the CII Industrial Intellectual Property Excellence Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding achievements in the field of Intellectual Property.
• Amity University was felicitated as "One of the Top Copyright Filers in the Country" on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957, by the Copyright Office under the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, in collaboration with DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, on June 04, 2025, New Delhi.
• Amity University was declared the winner of the 10th CII - Industrial Intellectual Property Excellence Awards 2024 for "Best Patent Portfolio" in the category of Academic Institutions on December 12, 2024, and was further honoured with the CII Industrial Intellectual Property Excellence Awards 2025.
• Amity University was conferred with the 4th ASSOCHAM Industrial Intellectual Property Excellence Awards 2024 for "Best University with Strong IP Ecosystem" in the category of Academic Institutions on December 03, 2024.
• Amity University received the 9th CII Industrial Intellectual Property Excellence Awards 2023 for "Best Patent Portfolio" in the category of Academic Institutions on November 12, 2023.
• Amity University was honoured with the 8th CII Industrial Intellectual Property Awards 2022 - Special Appreciation Award on November 18, 2022.
• Amity University was conferred with the QUESTEL IP Excellence Awards 2022 for its significant contribution to Intellectual Property creation.
• Amity University was honoured with the QUESTEL IP Excellence Awards 2021 for sustained excellence in Intellectual Property.
• Amity University received the National Intellectual Property Award 2020 under the category "Top Indian Academic Institution for Patent Filing, Grant & Commercialization", organized by the Indian Patent Office, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President of Amity Education Group, was conferred with the "Visionary Leader in Education Award 2025" in New Delhi.
• Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan was conferred with the International Leadership Award 2025.
• Amity University, Noida, won the "Special Jury Award" for Innovation Excellence at IISF 2025.
• Amity University hosted a prestigious Indian National Science Academy (INSA) event as part of Celebrations of Science Week and represented India at the BIG 5 GEO World Summit 2025.
• Amity University, as Knowledge Partner at the India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2025, was conferred with the Best Patent Portfolio (2020-25) Award during the 11th CII IP Industrial Awards 2025.

Glimpse of Awards 2025:

Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President of Amity Education Group, motivates aspiring students during the "Career Planning Session" at Amity on 22nd May 2025.

The Delhi Urology Society, in association with Amity University, organized its 3rd UROFINANCECON 2025—a two-day conference for urologists and medical practitioners across the country—held at Amity University Noida campus on 27th September 2025.

TECHNOVATE-2025, the prestigious Annual Engineering Project & Poster Presentation organized by Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, on 21st-22nd May 2025, concluded with a Valedictory Session and Award Distribution Ceremony. Over 350 projects and posters were displayed, showcasing the creativity, technical skills, and innovative ideas of engineering students.

Amity University Noida campus hosted a special interaction session with senior officials of ASSOCHAM, including Mr. Nahid Alam (Additional Director and Head IPR), Mr. Vijay Kumar Shivpuje (Advisor- IP Facilitation Centre), Mr. Yashpal (Assistant Director), and Mr. Ram Krishnan (Vice President of Engineering, Qualcomm Technology Licensing Division).

Amity Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (AINST), in collaboration with National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru, organized a five-day joint workshop from 25th-29th March 2025 at Amity University Noida Campus. A total of 26 participants from security agencies such as NDRF, SSB, BSF, ITBP, Customs, and Karnataka Police participated in the training program.

Amity Centre of Artificial Intelligence, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, organized the second edition of AICraft 2.1—an Artificial Intelligence Competition for Research and Future Technologies 2025. This National Level Project & Poster Competition and PhD Symposium in AI was held in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities.

Amity Law School, Amity University Noida, hosted the India Qualifying Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2025 from 12th to 15th February 2025. A total of 42 teams from various law schools participated in the competition.

Glimpse of Awards 2024: