Measures of Interdisciplinary Research Success at Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) has established a comprehensive framework to measure the success of interdisciplinary research across various disciplines. These measures align with national and global benchmarks, fostering collaboration across scientific, technological, and social domains.

Key Measures of Interdisciplinary Research Success:

1. Publications in High-Impact Journals:

• Research output is assessed through publications in SCI/Scopus/Web of Science indexed journals, particularly those emphasizing interdisciplinary themes.
• Co-authored publications involving faculty and researchers from multiple disciplines are given priority.
• In 2024, AUUP faculty published 4458 research publications, with 3803 indexed in Scopus.
• The university’s h-index reached 163, highlighting the growing influence of its research across multiple domains.
• AUUP research aligns with India’s national missions (Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India) and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• 19,864 research contributions directly contribute to SDGs, addressing issues like health, climate action, clean energy, and industry innovation.

2. Funded Research Projects & Grants:

• Success is measured by securing national and international research grants from agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, ICAR, DRDO, ISRO, CSIR, and international funding bodies.
• Projects involving multi-institutional and interdisciplinary collaboration are highly encouraged.
• In 2024, AUUP secured 69 new research projects worth ₹19.32 crore, bringing the total to 181 ongoing projects valued at ₹78.51 crore.

3. 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 2,339 patents, with 414 patents granted as of December 2024.
• In 2024 alone, 153 patents were filed, 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).
• Several cutting-edge technologies were transferred to industry, including Rootonic (agriculture), Herbal Blue Color (natural dyes), and HNB9 (biotechnology).

4. Academic & Research Collaborations:

• 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 157 strategic collaborations, including 116 national and 41 international MoUs, fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary research.
• Success is evaluated based on partnerships with leading global universities and research institutions (e.g., Stanford, Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, MIT).

5. Impact on National & 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.

6. Student & Faculty Involvement in Interdisciplinary Research:

• AUUP encourages D. and postdoctoral research in interdisciplinary fields, with students and faculty engaging in cross-domain research projects.
• Interdisciplinary coursework and research-based learning are integrated into various academic programs.
• 28 AUUP faculty members were featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Global Researchers list.