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YBN Research is committed to fostering innovation, academic excellence, and impactful discoveries through quality research across diverse disciplines. We empower scholars and researchers to generate knowledge that contributes to societal development and global advancement.

About the Department

About Research at YBN University

YBN University is committed to fostering a vibrant culture of research, innovation, and scholarly inquiry across all its schools and departments. Research at YBN is driven by the belief that knowledge creation is as important as knowledge dissemination — and that our students and faculty are best positioned to address the complex challenges facing Jharkhand, India, and the world.

The University’s research ecosystem is anchored by six specialized laboratories, an active Research Cell, industry collaborations, and a growing portfolio of funded projects from agencies including DST, ICMR, DBT, UGC, and AICTE. Our research agenda spans artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical health, legal studies, paramedical sciences, and education research.

"Our vision is to be a leading research-driven university that generates knowledge with purpose – knowledge that empowers communities, drives innovation, and contributes to the sustainable development of Jharkhand and beyond."

In alignment with NAAC Criterion III, YBN University tracks and reports all research activities annually through its IQAC — ensuring that research output, quality, and impact are continuously measured and improved.
Announcements

Research Notices

Stay up to date with the latest announcements, circulars, and department
events.

05
Jul
Ph.D. Research Progress Review Meeting — August 2024
New
Research Cell · All PhD Supervisors
12
Jul
International Conference on AI in Multidisciplinary Research — Call for Papers
New
Research Cell · School of CS & IT
18
Jul
Ph.D. Admission Notification 2024–25 — Applications Open
Research Cell · Academic Office
📥 Quick Downloads
Background (2)

PhD Application Form 2024–25
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PhD Ordinance / Regulations
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Research Ethics Policy
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Research Policy Document
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Consultancy Request Form
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Programme Aims
Ph.D. Section
YBN University offers PhD programmes across 10+ disciplines. Applications are open for the 2024–25 academic session.

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Eligibility Check
Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) in relevant discipline
from a recognized university.

02

Entrance Examination
Appear in YBN University Research Entrance Test (RET) or submit valid NET / JRF / GATE / SLET score for exemption.

03

Interview / Presentation
Shortlisted candidates appear for a Research Proposal Presentation before the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).

04

Supervisor Allotment
Research supervisor is allotted based on research area alignment, supervisor capacity, and departmental recommendation.

05

Registration & Course Work
Formal PhD registration followed by mandatory one-semester course work in Research Methodology and subject-specific modules.

06

Research Progress Review
Bi-annual progress review before the DRC. Minimum 3 years to maximum 6 years for full-time; up to 8 years part-time.

Research Integrity
Institutional Code of Ethics

YBN University upholds the highest standards of research integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct
across all scholarly activities.

Research Integrity

All research must follow principles of honesty, transparency, and objectivity. Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are strictly prohibited.

Integrity, Openness & Transparency

Researchers should ensure methodological integrity, maintain independence, and keep research records transparent and accessible whenever appropriate.

Dignity & Respect

Research must respect the rights, privacy, autonomy, and dignity of all participants while maintaining confidentiality and ethical data handling.

Responsibility & Accountability

Researchers are accountable for their actions and decisions and must actively promote ethical conduct in all research activities.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The university encourages fairness, inclusiveness, and equal participation in research regardless of background or discipline.

Ethics Review & Compliance

Ethical review and approval are required for relevant studies to ensure compliance with university and research ethics standards.

Research Ethics Committee

Sl.NameRole in CommitteeSalutation
1Dean Research & DevelopmentChairpersonYBN University
2Dean of all Concern SchoolsMemberYBN University
3Dean AcademicsMemberYBN University
4Shri Ram Kumar, AdvocateLegal Expert (Extranal)Ranchi,Jharkhand
5Dr. Shammikesh RoyLegal Expert (Internal)YBN University
6Dr. B.K. Jha, Principal, ScientistScientific ExpertICAR-RCER-Palandu
7Dr. A. Sumathy, PrincipalBasic Medical ExpertYBN University
8Dr. B.M Singh, Assistant ProfessorLay PersonJ.C Ramgarh, Jharkhand
9Dr. Chaman Singh ThakurMember SecretaryYBN University
Researcher Guidelines
Code of Conduct for Researchers

All faculty, PhD scholars, and student researchers at YBN University must adhere to these conduct guidelines.

✓ Expected Conduct
  • Conduct all research activities with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Researchers must ensure that their work reflects ethical standards and academic responsibility.
  • Follow all institutional, national, and international research guidelines, policies, and ethical regulations while carrying out research work.
  • Obtain necessary approvals, permissions, and ethical clearances before starting any research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of participants, respondents, and research data wherever applicable.
  • Ensure proper citation, referencing, and acknowledgment of all sources, contributors, collaborators, and funding agencies.
  • Record, store, and maintain research data accurately and systematically for verification and future reference.
  • Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, equality, and professionalism within the research environment.
  • Use laboratories, equipment, software, and institutional resources responsibly and only for authorized academic purposes.
  • Present research findings truthfully and objectively, whether the results are positive, negative, or inconclusive.
  • Ensure safety protocols and environmental guidelines are followed during laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and data collection processes.
❌ Prohibited Conduct
  • Do not engage in fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data, results, or records under any circumstances.
  • Do not violate research policies, institutional rules, or ethical norms related to academic and scientific work.
  • Do not begin research activities without proper authorization, ethical approval, or consent from concerned authorities.
  • Do not disclose confidential information, personal details, or sensitive research findings without authorization.
  • Do not plagiarize, copy, or present another person’s ideas, work, or findings as your own.
  • Do not intentionally destroy, alter, or hide important research records or supporting documents.
  • Do not engage in harassment, discrimination, bullying, or unethical behavior towards colleagues, participants, or staff members.
  • Do not misuse institutional facilities, research grants, laboratory materials, or technological resources for personal benefit.
  • Do not suppress unfavorable results or provide misleading interpretations to influence outcomes.
  • Do not ignore safety measures, environmental concerns, or risk management procedures during research activities.
Governance
Policies & Guidelines

Key policy documents governing research activities at YBN University — download and read before
commencing any research.

Undertaking to UGC

A declaration submitted by the scholar affirming compliance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the Ph.D. programme.

2026 — 2027
University Research Policy

Comprehensive policy covering research objectives, governance structure, IP ownership,funding, and researcher responsibilities.

2026 — 2027
Research Ethics Policy

Ethical standards for research involving human subjects, data handling, confidentiality, and conflict of interest disclosure.

2026 — 2027
Ph.D. Regulations

Full Ph.D. admission, registration, course work, evaluation, and thesis submission regulations as per UGC norms.

2019 — 2025
Ph.D. Ordinance

The official rules, regulations, and guidelines governing admission, coursework, research, evaluation, and award of the Ph.D. degree.

2019 — 2025
Ph.D. Admission Policy

Admissions are based on academic merit, entrance/interview performance, research aptitude, and eligibility criteria as per university norms.

2026 — 2027
YBNU Fellowship

Full Ph.D. admission, registration, course work, evaluation, and thesis submission regulations as per UGC norms.

2026 — 2027
Anti-Plagiarism Policy
Defines plagiarism, prescribes acceptable similarity thresholds, and outlines penalties for violations at all levels.
Under Revision — 2025
Grievance Redressal Mechanism Policy

A transparent and structured system to address academic, research, and administrative concerns of research scholars fairly and efficiently.

2026 — 2027
Departmental Research Committee (DRC)

The committee constituted at the department level to review, monitor, and guide the research progress of scholars.

2019 — Onwards
Scholar's Details

Personal, academic, and research-related information of the scholar enrolled in the programme.

2019 — Onwards
Ph.D. Awarded

The date and details of the conferment of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree upon successful completion of all prescribed academic and research requirements.

2019 — Onwards
Scholarly Output
Research Publications
Research papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings published by YBN University faculty and scholars.
SL.TITLEAUTHOR(S)JOURNAL / PUBLISHERYEARINDEX
1Deep Learning Based Real-Time Object Detection for Autonomous VehiclesDr. Anil KumarIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation2024Scopus
2Federated Learning for Healthcare Data PrivacyDr. Priya MishraJournal of Biomedical Informatics2024SCI
3Anti-Inflammatory Drug Development StudyDr. Rajesh KumarPharmaceutical Research Journal2024UGC
4IoT Based Smart Agriculture SystemDr. Sunita PatelComputers in Agriculture2023Scopus
5Tribal Land Rights and Policy AnalysisDr. Arvind MishraLaw & Society Review2023UGC
6Community Nutrition Intervention StudyDr. Neha PrasadPublic Health Nutrition2023SCI
7Ransomware Detection Using AI ModelsDr. Sunita PatelElsevier Security Journal2022WoS
8Homeopathic Treatment for Chronic SinusitisDr. Pallavi GuptaBritish Homeopathic Journal2022Scopus
9Nursing Care Infection Control StudyDr. Neha PrasadInternational Nursing Journal2021SCI
10Blockchain Based Medical Record SecurityDr. Anil KumarFuture Generation Systems2021Scopus
Intellectual Property
Patents

Patents filed and granted by YBN University faculty and research scholars in collaboration with the
university’s IPR Cell.

SL.PATENT TITLEINVENTOR(S)APPLICATION NO.YEARSTATUS
1AI-Based Real-Time Traffic Anomaly Detection System for Smart CitiesDr. Anil Kumar, Rohit SharmaIN2023210451232023Granted
2Nano-Formulation of Herbal Extract for Enhanced BioavailabilityDr. Rajesh Kumar, Meena SahuIN2023210587412023Published
3IoT-Enabled Automated Irrigation System Using Soil Moisture SensorsDr. Sunita Patel, Vikram SinghIN2022210345122022Granted
4Blockchain Framework for Tamper-Proof Electronic Health RecordsDr. Anil Kumar, Kavya SharmaIN2022210789322022Published
5Machine Learning Model for Early Detection of Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Priya Mishra, Ananya DasIN2024210112342024Filed
6Plant-Based Antimicrobial Coating for Medical Device SurfacesDr. Rajesh Kumar, Priti KumariIN2024210223452024Filed
7Deep Learning-Based Sign Language Recognition for AccessibilityDr. Priya Mishra, Arjun RoyIN2023210678912023Published
8Hybrid Cybersecurity Framework for Edge Computing NetworksDr. Sunita Patel, Kavya SharmaIN2023210890122023Granted
Industry Engagement
Consultancy Projects

YBN University faculty offer consultancy services to government bodies, industries, and NGOs
leveraging their domain expertise.

AI & Data Analytics Consultancy

Faculty from the Department of Advanced Computing offer consultancy in machine learning model development, data pipeline design, AI system architecture, and enterprise AI deployment for businesses across Jharkhand and beyond.

Pharmaceutical Consultancy

Pharmacy department experts offer consultancy on drug formulation development, quality control testing, regulatory documentation (for DCGI submissions), and stability testing for pharmaceutical companies and startups.

Cybersecurity Consultancy

Cybersecurity faculty provide vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security audits, and policy development for government departments, healthcare organizations, and corporate clients.

Legal Research & Policy Consultancy

Legal faculty offer research consultancy on tribal land rights, constitutional matters, regulatory compliance, and policy drafting for NGOs, government bodies, and legal aid organizations in Jharkhand.

Active Consultancy Projects
Sl. Name Designation Role in Committee
1Vice ChancellorVice ChancellorChairperson
2Dean of ResearchDean of ResearchMember Secretary
3Dr. Anil KumarProfessor, CS & ITMember
4Dr. Rajesh KumarProfessor, PharmacyMember
5Dr. Neha PrasadAssociate Professor, NursingMember
6External Legal ExpertAdvocate / Legal AdvisorExternal Member
7Community RepresentativeCivil Society / NGOExternal Member

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Contact the Research Cell to discuss your consultancy needs

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External Funding
Funded Research Projects

Research projects funded by government agencies, private bodies, and international organizations.

Sl. Project Title Principal Investigator Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Status
1 AI-Driven Precision Agriculture for Tribal Farming Communities in Jharkhand Dr. Anil Kumar DST, Govt. of India ₹45 Lakhs 2023–2026 Ongoing
2 Development of Plant-Based Wound Healing Formulation for Rural Healthcare Dr. Rajesh Kumar ICMR ₹28 Lakhs 2022–2025 Ongoing
3 Blockchain Security Framework for Government e-Services Dr. Sunita Patel AICTE ₹18 Lakhs 2023–2025 Ongoing
4 Nutritional Intervention Programme for Malnourished Tribal Children Dr. Neha Prasad DBT, Govt. of India ₹22 Lakhs 2022–2024 Completed
5 Legal Framework Analysis for Tribal Land Rights in Scheduled Areas Dr. Arvind Mishra UGC ₹8 Lakhs 2021–2023 Completed
6 NLP-Based Regional Language (Santali / Hindi) Text Summarization Dr. Priya Mishra MEITY, Govt. of India ₹35 Lakhs 2024–2027 Ongoing
Recognition
Research Awards & Honours
Awards and recognitions received by YBN University faculty and scholars for their research contributions.
Best Research Paper Award — National Conference on AI

2024

Dr. Priya Mishra & Ananya Das

Awarded at National Conference on AI & Data Science, IIT Delhi

ICMR Young Researcher
Award

2023

Dr. Neha Prasad

Indian Council of Medical Research — Annual Award

Best Innovation Award — Smart India Hackathon

2023

Team YBN (5 Students, Dr. Anil Kumar)

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India — SIH 2023

DST Women Scientist
Award

2023

Dr. Sunita Patel

Dept. of Science & Technology — WOS-A Scheme

Best Paper — International Conference on Pharma Sciences

2022

Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Meena Sahu

International Pharmaceutical Federation — Singapore

UGC Research Excellence
Award

2022

Dr. Anil Kumar

University Grants Commission — Annual Recognition

Doctoral Completions
Ph.D. Awarded

Doctoral degrees awarded by YBN University — a testament to the quality of our research
programme.

2024

Role of Machine Learning in Early Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease Using Wearable Sensor Data
Scholar: Rohit Sharma
Supervisor: Dr. Anil Kumar · Dept. of Advanced Computing

2024

Development and Evaluation of Herbal Topical Formulation for Wound Management
Scholar: Meena Sahu
Supervisor: Dr. Rajesh Kumar · School of Pharmacy

2023

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Framework for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Scholar: Arjun Roy
Supervisor: Dr. Sunita Patel · School of CS & IT

2023

Nutritional Status and Dietary Patterns Among Tribal Adolescents in Jharkhand
Scholar: Priti Kumari
Supervisor: Dr. Neha Prasad · School of Nursing

2023

Constitutional Safeguards and Tribal Land Rights: A Critical Study of Jharkhand
Scholar: Suman Topno
Supervisor: Supervisor: Dr. Arvind Mishra · School of Legal Studies

2022

Deep Learning Architectures for Natural Language Processing in Low-Resource Indian Languages
Scholar: Kavya Sharma
Supervisor: Dr. Priya Mishra · Dept. of Advanced Computing

2022

Homoeopathic Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Clinical Study
Scholar: Rekha Pandey
Supervisor: Supervisor: Dr. Pallavi Gupta · School of Homoeopathy

2021

Nurse-Led Sepsis Bundles for Reduction of Sepsis Mortality in Rural Hospitals Scholar: Suman Devi Supervisor: Dr. Neha Prasad · School of Nursing
Useful Resources
Research Resources & Links

Key external platforms for researchers, scholars, and faculty at YBN University.

UGC-CARE Journal List
Shodhganga (Thesis Repository)