Lucknow: Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU), Lucknow, organised a two-day national workshop on “Research Excellence: From Scientific Exploration to Social Impact” through its Research and Development Cell, in collaboration with the PHSS Foundation for Science & Society, Lucknow.
The workshop aimed to strengthen research capabilities and provide faculty members and research scholars with a comprehensive understanding of the research process, from identifying scientific problems and designing research frameworks to data collection, scientific writing, research paper publication, intellectual property rights (IPR), innovation and translating research outcomes into tangible social benefits.
The programme was organised under the inspiration of BBDU Chancellor Alka Das Gupta, Pro-Chancellor Viraj Sagar Das and Vice-President Sonakshi Das.
At the inaugural session, BBDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. K. Srivastava attended as the chief guest, while Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. S. C. Sharma was the guest of honour. Dr. R. D. Tripathi, Vice-President of the PHSS Foundation for Science & Society, chaired the inaugural session, and Dr. Rana Pratap Singh, secretary of the foundation, attended as a special guest. Dr. S. Ahmad Ali, head of BBDU’s Research and Development Cell, delivered the welcome address, while Dr. Anjali Awasthi coordinated the workshop.
The technical sessions featured expert lectures on contemporary research themes, including data collection and compilation, cyber risk assessment and mitigation, effective research paper writing from an editor’s perspective, intellectual property rights and innovation protection, research-based agricultural solutions, applied research for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and research methodology and academic integrity in the age of artificial intelligence.
An interactive session was also organised to encourage academic dialogue, knowledge sharing and the exchange of ideas among participants.
Experts from several prominent academic and research institutions participated in the workshop, including the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Giri Institute of Development Studies, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU) and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU). Representatives of the PHSS Foundation for Science & Society also attended the programme.
The workshop emphasised the importance of responsible, interdisciplinary and impact-oriented research in addressing contemporary scientific and societal challenges. Participants highlighted the need to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical application so that research can contribute meaningfully to innovation, sustainable development and public welfare.
At the concluding session on the second day, Dr. Mohammad Latif Khan, Senior Fellow (ICSSR) at the Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow, attended as a special guest, while Dr. Ram Boojh, former UNESCO environmental expert, was the guest of honour. Dr. Rana Pratap Singh chaired the session.
Participants shared their experiences and feedback on the workshop, reflecting on its academic value and practical insights. Dr. Anjali Awasthi delivered the vote of thanks.
BBDU’s Research and Development Cell continues to work towards strengthening the university’s research ecosystem and fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, academic integrity and socially relevant research.
