Research & Development Cell
Purpose
The Research & Development (R&D) Cell of St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology encourages research activities aligned with hospitality, tourism, food science, sustainability, and service management. The cell aims to promote a research-oriented academic environment among faculty and students.
Objectives
- Promote research awareness among faculty and students
- Encourage participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops
- Facilitate minor research projects and case studies
- Support interdisciplinary and industry-based research initiatives
- Promote ethical research practices
Activities
- Faculty research presentations
- Student research projects and paper presentations
- Research methodology workshops
- Collaboration with industry experts
Research & Development (R&D) Committee (2025–26)
| Sl. No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sheri Kurian | Principal (Chairperson) |
| 2 | Mr. Varghese Johnson | IIC Coordinator |
| 3 | Mr. Sujith Mathew George | IIC Convener |
| 4 | Mr. Atul Vijay P. | R&D Coordinator |
| 5 | Dr. Tom Zacharia, SJECET, Palai | External Expert |
| 6 | Dr. Thomas V. Mathew, St. Thomas College, Palai | External Expert |
| 7 | Dr. Dona Babu | Faculty Member |
| 8 | Mr. Jibin Thomas | Student Representative |
| 9 | Ms. Nandhana Murtem | Student Representative |