- ICSSR Grant of ₹19 Lakh: Awarded to Dr. Brundaban Mishra for preserving and revitalizing tribal music and dance traditions of Western Odisha.
- ICSSR Grant of ₹18 Lakh: Awarded to Dr. Rajdeep Routh for developing participatory frameworks for urban cultural heritage governance.
- TIH IIT Mandi Grant of ₹7.7 Lakh: Awarded to Dr. Shyam Krishan Joshi for developing a supercapacitor-based hybrid bicycle for sustainable and efficient mobility.
- ICSSR Seminar Grant of ₹3 Lakh: Awarded to Dr. Satyanarayana Turangi to organize a national seminar on tribal rights, policies, and cultural preservation.
Reflecting its growing reputation as a hub for transformative research and innovation, Woxsen University faculties received prestigious government grants in 2025 from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Mandi (TIH IIT Mandi). The grants, spanning social sciences, humanities, and advanced engineering, underscore the University’s interdisciplinary research approach, integrating cultural preservation, social inclusion, and technological innovation.
Dr. Brundaban Mishra, Professor, School of Technology, receives an ICSSR Major Research Grant of ₹19 lakh for his project “Embody, Emotion, Endangered Music and Dance Tradition of Western Odisha: A Revitalization in the Globalized World.” The project focuses on preserving and revitalizing endangered tribal music and dance traditions of western Odisha through rigorous cultural analysis and documentation, ensuring the sustainability of indigenous knowledge systems.
Dr. Rajdeep Routh, Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture and Planning, receives an ICSSR Major Research Grant of ₹18 lakh for his project “Participation in Cultural Governance: Models, Challenges, and Opportunities in Indian Cities.” The research develops participatory governance frameworks for cultural heritage management across Indian cities, enhancing community engagement and providing actionable policy recommendations for inclusive and sustainable urban heritage governance.
Dr. Shyam Krishan Joshi, Assistant Professor at the School of Business, receives a sanctioned grant of ₹7.7 lakh from TIH IIT Mandi for his project developing a supercapacitor-based hybrid bicycle, designed to enhance riding comfort, efficiency, and sustainability through motor-assisted supercapacitor technology, intelligent torque control, and self-regenerating energy systems.
Dr. Satyanarayana Turangi, Assistant Professor at the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities, receives a seminar grant of ₹3 lakh from ICSSR to organize a two-day national seminar on “Remembering Birsa Munda: Janjatiya Rights and Policies.” The seminar focuses on tribal rights, policy frameworks, and cultural preservation, reinforcing the University’s commitment to social responsibility and ethical scholarship.
Commenting on these achievements, Dr. Raul V Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University, stated, “These grants recognize the dedication and expertise of our faculty. Their research addresses important challenges across technology, culture, and society, and we are confident it will have a meaningful impact.”
These awards further reinforce Woxsen University’s position as a leading institution in India, committed to high-impact research, innovation, and societal development. The University continues to foster an environment of intellectual rigor, technological advancement, and cultural preservation, contributing meaningfully to India’s research and innovation landscape.
About Woxsen University, Hyderabad: Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities.
Woxsen also houses Asia’s largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 170+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #9 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2025, Rank #6, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B.Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B.Arch Private Institutes.
