Research Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Academic Leadership

“Excellence in research is not just about discovery; it is about impact and transformation.” At Chitkara University, research is a cornerstone of academic excellence, innovation, and societal progress. By fostering a research-driven ecosystem, the University aligns its efforts with global priorities, particularly the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Research Excellence Awards 2025 embody this commitment by recognising outstanding contributions in research, innovation, and mentorship.

This year, the awards honour excellence in research and innovation across multiple categories, recognising faculty members and research scholars for their publications, extramural research funding, consultancy projects, Ph.D. supervision, and patent filing and publishing. These awards celebrate contributions to advancing knowledge, securing funding, bridging academia and industry, mentoring future researchers, and driving innovation through intellectual property creation.

The Top 10 researchers will be recognised in each category, while the Top 5 contributors in consultancy will be honoured for their outstanding role in applying research to industry-driven solutions.

Every research endeavour contributes to a larger vision—one of sustainability, economic growth, and societal well-being. Recognising excellence in research is not just about individual achievements; it is about cultivating a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and transformative knowledge.

With this spirit, the journey of research and innovation continues—one that drives meaningful change and shapes a better future.