Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University (DSU) realises the pivotal role of innovation, research, and development in fostering academic excellence and societal advancement. The Research and Development Cell (R&D Cell) at DSU serves as the center for catalyzing and coordinating multidisciplinary research endeavors, fostering innovation, and promoting industry-academia collaborations.

"To be a pioneering hub of transformative research, innovation, and collaboration, driving academic excellence and societal progress.

The primary mission of the R&D Cell at DSU is to create an ecosystem that nurtures a culture of research and innovation across disciplines. It endeavors to facilitate cutting-edge research, encourage entrepreneurial initiatives, and promote academic-industrial partnerships to address societal challenges and contribute to global knowledge.

• Encourage and facilitate faculty and student research across various disciplines.
• Foster an environment conducive to innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Promote collaborative research projects within the university and with external institutions.
• Provide resources, infrastructure, and funding support for research initiatives.
• Facilitate the dissemination of research findings through publications, conferences, and patents.
• Forge strong collaborations with industries to address real-world challenges and promote technology transfer.
• Promote entrepreneurship and support startups based on innovative ideas developed within the university.
• Identify the thrust areas of research of the University.
• Extend support for the researchers and faculty members of DSU in the project proposal related matters and oversee the post-sanctioning of research grants from funding agencies.
• Develop University Research Information System related to the ongoing/completed research projects, in-house expertise, and resources to provide industrial consultancy and services.
• Organize workshops and training programs.
• Maintain research ethics and integrity which includes ethical/bioethical/animal or similar committee clearances wherever necessary.

• Grant Management: Assisting faculty in identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant applications.
• Research Support: Providing infrastructure, laboratories, and access to state-of-the-art facilities for research activities.
• Collaboration Initiatives: Encouraging interdisciplinary research collaborations and partnerships with industries and research institutions.
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Facilitating the protection of intellectual property through patents, copyrights, and licensing.
• Research Promotion: Organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences to disseminate knowledge and foster research acumen among students and faculty.
• Industry Interaction: Establishing platforms for industry-academia interaction to promote knowledge exchange, internships, and collaborative projects.