HANSRAJ COLLEGE
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)
University of Delhi
NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)
Hansraj college has setup three research centres namely Mahatma Hansraj Research Center (MHRC) in Life Sciences, Mahatma Hansraj Research Center (MHRC) in Linguistics and VVRI (Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute) Center to carry out subject-specific and interdisciplinary research. Besides, each science department have a research laboratory. The college have a Research Committee that encouraged the Faculty of different departments of the college to approach UGC, DST and other funding agencies for doing research in their specific areas and in fact many have obtained funds from UGC, DST-SERB, DBT, NMPB and other funding agencies to carry out research. Following list provides details of faculty members involved in active research.
| Faculty Members | Year | Title of the Project | Funding Agency & Grant Received | Nature of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Brijesh Rathi | 2017-20 | Thio-click approach for the synthesis of stable glycomimetic and chiral oxathiacrown ethers | Indo-Hungarian Bilateral Research Grant | DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Dr Brijesh Rathi Dr Bijendra Singh |
2017-20 | Design and Catalytic Large-Scale Synthesis of New Functionalized Perfluorinated Ketones/Ethers as Potential Fire Extinguishants | GOIRs. 48.2 lakhs | DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Dr Aparna Bansal | 2016-18 | Structure diversity and Stability of G-rich DNA sequences | UGCRs. 6.0 lakhs | Major Research Project |
| Dr Brijesh Rathi | 2016-19 | A New Class of Anti-Malarials: Constituting New Avenues for Anti-Malarial Therapy | GOIRs. 32.89 lakhs | DST-SERB, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Dr Monika Koul | 2015-18 | Evaluation and analysis of four medicinal plants for their pollution load in wild, cultivated and controlled conditions and response of their bioactive constituents in terms of yield and quality | UGCRs. 9.8 lakhs | Major Research Project |
| Dr Brijesh Rathi | 2015-17 | Conjugates and Analogues of Antiviral Compound AUY1 | Indo-Russian Bilateral Research GrantRs. 24.28 Lakhs | Major DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India |
| Dr Vijay R Rajpal (PI) Dr Anand Sonkar (Co-PI) |
2014-17 | Autotetraploid induction, Ensuing Heteroploid Hybridization and Associated Rapid DNA changes as a possible Means of Genetic improvement of the Diploid Tinospora cordifolia and Pluchea lanceolata | National Medicinal Plant BoardRs. 27.973 lakhs | Major Research Project |
| Dr Archana Singh | 2013-16 | Cloning and functional characterization of Helicoverpa-inducible Hevein-like-protien from chickpea | DST-SERB Rs. 18.25 lakhs | Fasttrack by DST, Govt. of India |
| Dr Manjit Saggi | 2013-16 | XBRL-based Corporate Disclosure Practices in India- Opportunities and Challenges | UGCRs. 7.146 lakhs | Major Research Project |
| Dr T. Shimrah | 2013-15 | Land use change and soil organic carbon stock in ecologically strategic upland village agro-ecosystems in north east India: A case study in Shirui National Park | DST-SERBRs. 12.0 lakhs | Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science 2013 |
| Dr Anand Sonkar | 2013-15 | Taxonomic and Phylogenetic studies on the genus Heracleum L. in India | DST-SERBRs. 12.0 lakhs | Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science 2013 |
| Dr Monika Koul | 2015 onwards | Evaluation and analysis of four medicinal plants for their pollution load in wild, cultivated and controlled conditions and response of their bioactive constituents in terms of yield and quality | UGC- MHRDRs. 9.81 lakhs | Major Research Project |
| Ms Alka Kacker | 2011 | Effect of proposed amendments to Copyright Act on the Indian Music Industry. The report was submitted to the standing committee of the Parliament that has been constituted to look into the amendments. The research looked at the economic effect of changes in artists and performer's rights as proposed in the amendments. | Cine Music Director's AssociationRs. 18.0 lakhs | Major Research Project |