Research
Pioneering Research & Shaping the Future
At RVU, research is a core part of learning and innovation. We push the frontiers of knowledge to achieve research excellence across multiple disciplines.
The diversity of research experience among RVU’s faculty nurtures a globally engaged learning culture, reflecting the University’s foundational goals. Our campus offers a vibrant environment to pursue unique crossdisciplinary research through the convergence of technology, creativity and critical inquiry.
RVU actively works to create inclusive communities and empower researchers to perceive the world in new ways – in and out of the classroom, in peer interactions and in their communities.
Here, every idea has the potential to grow, inspire and transform the future.

9 Schools
Cross interdisciplinary
boundaries
20 Libraries
Hold over
12 million item
$ 2.2 Billion
Sponsored
research budget
Our Research Programmes
Centre for Ethics
Overview Members Events Overview The Centre for Ethics at RV University aims to cultivate ethical thinking, reflection, and self-expression to promote human flourishing and ethical conduct. To achieve this, the centre will organise activities that equip students,…
Rta Centre for Science Innovation
Overview Members Guest Lectures Research Publications MoU Events Overview Rta Centre for Science Innovation is an interdisciplinary hub dedicated to advancing research and education at the intersection of science and computational methodologies. With a primary…
Justice MN Venkatachaliah Centre for the Future of Things
About Professional Activities Expected Outcomes Conclusion The JUSTICE MN VENKATACHALIAH Centre for the Future of Things aims to explore the potential of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation across various sectors and exploring the future…
Centre for Visual Computing and Sustainable Intelligence
Aims Members Publications Aims Or Objectives Centre for Visual Computing and Sustainable Intelligence (CVCSI) focuses on basic and advanced research in computer vision, image processing and machine learning with a strong focus on sustainability in agriculture and…
Centre for Visual & Performing Arts
About Events About There was a time when every child from a middle-class home went to either a music or dance class. They took part in school skits or learnt to draw and paint. Every child invariably knew the folk song of the region or a bhajan and took part in folk…
Centre for Victimological Research & Victim Assistance (CVRVA)
About Members Activities Organised Collaborations About CVRVA The Centre for Victimological Research & Victim Assistance (CVRVA) was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. K. Chockalingam, former Vice President, World Society of Victimology & former Vice Chancellor,…
Centre for Sustainable Development
About Members Activities Organised Events About The main objective of the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) is to incorporate knowledge from the biophysical and social sciences to better understand and engage with societal issues pertaining to the environment…
Centre for Studies in Politics and Democracy
About Members Events About The Centre for Studies in Politics and Democracy at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, RV University is dedicated to advancing research on diverse aspects of politics and democracy in India and across the globe. The Centre seeks to…
Centre for Research in Education Studies and Training
About Vision & Mission Objectives About The Centre for Research in Education Studies and Training (CREST) has a multifaceted aim of providing a platform for research and training in education, at both school and higher education levels. In the background of the…
Centre for Quantum Sciences and Technologies (CQST)
Amis Members Activities Partnerships Aims Or Objectives Centre for Quantum Sciences and Technologies (CQST) aims to lead research and development in various aspects of quantum sciences, including quantum physics, materials, devices, computing, biology, pharmacology,…
Centre for Literary Studies and Translation
Aims Or Objectives Members Advisory Board Activities Publications Aims/Objectives: The Centre for Literary Studies and Translation at RV University, within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is a research-driven initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary work in…
Centre for Legal Aid and Community Engagement
Introduction Members Our Values Professional Activities Introduction The Centre for Legal Aid and Community Engagement (LACE: Which means tie-up and secure the relationships with the communities) is a dedicated student cum community-based clinic that operates under…
Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Aims Or Objectives Members Research Divisions Activities to be Organised Future Events Planned Aims Or Objectives The envisioned center will have multiple divisions, allied student clubs, dedicated faculty, research scholars, and undergraduate and master’s students…
Centre For Human Rights Studies
Article 1 of the UDHR states that, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.” This is applicable to everyone, but in reality, this is only…
Centre for Human Insights
Aims Faculty Members Research Areas Activities Organized Aims: The Centre for Human Insights (CHI) will aim to – Emerge as a think-tank in the field of business analytics by organising seminars, roundtable discussions, conferences, and hackathons. Engage with…
Centre for Health Law and Ethics
Overview Members Objectives Activities Undertaken Overview The Centre for Health Law and Ethics at School of Law, RV University aims to mobilize new ideas by way of research to affect policies and legislations at the national and international level .This Centre will…
Centre for Gender Studies
Overview Members Ongoing Research Project Publications & Articles Events Overview Centre for Gender Studies at RVU is an interdisciplinary space established to promote gender and sexuality inclusive research and teaching. CGS is committed to study the spectrum of…
Centre for Distributed Systems
Aims Or Objectives Members Collaborations Or Partnerships Key Research Areas Events Aims/Objectives Enhance our understanding of production quality distributed systems and challenges faced in such systems. Enhance the current state of the art in distributed computing…
Centre for Disability Justice and Inclusion (CDJI)
Overview Members Publications Activities Overview CDJI has been set up at the School of Law, RV University, Bengaluru to advance research and awareness of various disability issues. CDJI endeavors to engage with issues across social, technological, economic, and…
Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS)
Overview Members Professional Activities Contacts Overview The centre’s primary focus is to enhance awareness of contemporary issues within criminal law and the administration of criminal justice. It strives to stimulate meaningful discussions in the field of criminal…
Centre for Contemporary Economics
Overview Aim Objectives Overview The Centre for Contemporary Economics at RV University aims to promote an intellectual milieu that supports critical and creative thinking in the domain of Economics and development. The Centre aspires to work towards enhancing…
Centre for Banking, Development and Financial Studies
Purpose Objectives Research Areas Conferences Our Logo Purpose To function as an academic research centre and a collaborator with Industry in the field of Banking, Financial Sector entities and Development Agencies. Aim The aim is to emerge as an independent think…
Center for IOT and Edge Computing
About Members Key Research Internships Events Preamble In the pursuit of technological advancement, the Centre for IoT and Edge Computing envisions a future where innovation empowers humanity to thrive. This center is proposed as a dynamic hub that brings together…
Center for Applied and Responsible AI
Aims/Objectives Members Professional Activities Publications & Articles Aims/Objectives The Center for Applied and Responsible AI (CARA) is dedicated to advancing the integration of state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies while maintaining…
Dhee Centre for AI and Data Science
About Members Project & Internships Professional Activities Publications & Articles Events About Dhee Center is an interdisciplinary research and education center focusing on the study, development and applications of advanced computational and statistical…




