Chandigarh University: Pioneering Research Excellence and Innovation in India!

Research holds immense importance at a university. Research is not only limited to study and examinations but also involves the creation of new knowledge.  Also, the key components of university research are creating new knowledge to address complex challenges, promoting student and faculty skill development programs to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and contributing to economic growth and innovation through technologies and discoveries.

“Renowned for providing its students with an education that meets global standards, Chandigarh University secured 19th rank among the top universities in India as per the NIRF Rankings 2025.  Chandigarh University made its debut with a 34th rank among the best universities for research in India.”

Read the article to know the Chandigarh University's journey from being a hub of researchers (ranked among the world's top 2% scientists) to India's leading research-intensive university. 

Chandigarh University: India's Leading Research-Intensive University

 5147+ patents have been filed since its establishment in 2012, Chandigarh University stands as the No.1 University in filing patents.  Chandigarh University holds the top position in research publications, with over 20,000 total publications, as per Scopus. Chandigarh University tops the list with 32+ Centers of Excellence (COE), 60 Research Centers (67 Funded Projects Ongoing), and 15 Crores Annual Research Budget.

Chandigarh University has more than 250 research collaborations with top-ranked universities in more than 60 countries. The university also leaves no stone unturned in providing its faculty, alumni, and students with the support and resources needed to launch their ventures. To date, Chandigarh University has incubated over 200 startups, including Smart Bicycle, Swewa Point, Highway Dip, Happy Farmers, etc.

These numbers clearly justify that Chandigarh University is a hub of research innovation, and in the near future, this figure is only set to rise.

Chandigarh University: A Proud Hub of Researchers Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford Global List 2024)

Ranked #34 among the best universities for research in India, Chandigarh University is recognised as a proud hub of researchers, with Dr. Jashanpreet Singh (Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering), who has published 90+ research papers with key contributions in thermal spray coatings and tribology; Dr. Meet Kumari (Assistant Professor, ECE), author of 120+ research articles with significant contributions in Photonics, Optical Communication Networks; Dr. Mohammad Ashfaq (Assistant Professor, UCRD), who has written 91+ Research Articles with key contributions in Nanotechnology & Biomedical Applications; and Dr. Mehtab Singh (Assistant Professor, ECE), who has published 150+ Research Papers with notable work in optical communication systems & photonic radars.

Also, Dr. Deepak Kukkar (Professor, UCRD), author of 75 research articles with key contributions in Biosensing of CKD Biomarkers & Environmental Pollutants; Prof. Kaushik (Professor, UCRD), who has written 240+ research articles with key contributions in Nanofabrication, Bio-inspired Materials, and Green Nanotechnology; Dr. Atul Kabra (Associate Professor, UIPS), who has published 90+ research publications with key contributions on pharmacology, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases & herbal drug development; and Dr. Hitesh K. Dewangan (Associate Professor, UIPS), who has published 75+ research publications with key contributions in pharmaceutics focusing on Nanovaccine & Formulation development.

As per to the Stanford Global List 2024, these professionals ranked in the world's top 2% scientists. So, it can be said that Chandigarh University is a proud hub of researchers ranked among the top 2% scientists.

Chandigarh University: Research Thrust Areas & Focus Domains

Chandigarh University's research and focus areas are Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Nanotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Blockchain, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Photovoltaic Technologies, Wireless Sensor Networks, Drug Delivery Systems, Medicine Management, Wide Area Networks (WAN), Pharma Cell Biology, Wearable Technology for Medical Applications, and Solar Energy Systems.

Chandigarh University: Research Publications by Subject Areas

Subject-wise research publications at Chandigarh University are of Computer Science (34.9%), Mathematics (14.8%), Physics and Astronomy (15.2%), Chemistry (8.9%), Chemical Engineering (5.5%), Materials Science (15.0%), Engineering (35.0%), Energy (9.6%), Environmental Science (10.3%), Agricultural and Biological Sciences (6.4%), Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (10.0%), Medicine (16.3%), Social Sciences (5.4%), Business, Management and Accounting (7.0%), and Decision Sciences (12.6%).

Note : The views expressed in this article are of Chandigarh University and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.