The composition of the university’s Research and Development Cell (RDC) is meticulously structured in accordance with UGC guidelines (as depicted schematically below).
The RDC structure features efficient all-round governance with a systematic mechanism that ensures functional autonomy, transparency, accountability, and adaptability, thereby strengthening interlinkages to foster a conducive research environment.
Dedicated leadership and an administrative structure for research, led by experienced researchers, are crucial for establishing effective and robust Research Governance within the University RDC.
The Research Governance framework will include a Research Advisory Council (RAC) / Research Counci (RC), headed by the Vice-Chancellor, serving as the apex body of the RDC.
The Director, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor fromamong the distinguished researchers of the university, will lead various committees to drive governance.
The RDC may form multiple committees to streamline its operations, with committee members nominated as ‘coordinator’ by the Director of RDC and approved by the RAC/RC.
| Sl. No. | Name of the member | Designation | Position held at RDC |
| 1 | Prof. Jayanta Deka | Hon’ble Chancellor, GCU. | Advisor |
| 2 | Prof. Kandarpa Das | Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, GCU. | Chairman |
| 3 | Prof. Damiki Laloo | Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GCU. | Director cum Convener |
| 4 | Prof. Hari Prasad Goenka | Dept. of Business Administration, School of Management & Commerce, GCU. | Member cum Coordinator of Committee-1 |
| 5 | Dr. Sharmila Sharan | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, School of Management & Commerce, GCU. | Member and Coordinator of Committee-2 |
| 6 | Prof. Minakshi Gogoi | Head, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology, GCU. | Member and Coordinator of Committee-3 |
| 7 | Dr. Debarshi Mallick | Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology, GCU. | Member and Coordinator of Committee-4 |
| 8 | Mr. Dhiman Bhuyan | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology, GCU. | Member and Coordinator of Committee-5 |
| 9 | Prof. S. Robert Ravi | Dean, Dept. of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering & Technology, GCU. | Member |
| 10 | Prof. Bhanu. P. Sahu | Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GCU. | Member |
| 11 | Prof. Abdul Baquee Ahmed | Principal & Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GCU, Tezpur Campus. | Member |
| 12 | Dr. Rachel Kabi | Head, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, School of Humanites & Social Sciences, GCU. | Member |
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