Research @ RSET

RSET has been at the forefront of fostering research and innovation since the establishment of the RSET Research Centre in 2003. The center was founded with the vision of advancing research in Engineering and Science, under the leadership of Dr. K. Babu Joseph (former Vice-Chancellor, Cochin University of Science and Technology, and the first Principal of RSET), who served as Dean from 2003 to 2009.

Recognizing the need for integrating research with academics, Rajagiri Research and Consultancy Center (RRCC) was established in 2007-08. RRCC envisions RSET as a collaborative ecosystem where faculty and students actively engage in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research. The center facilitates student projects, faculty-led research, and industry consultancy, driving innovation in various engineering domains. Currently, Dr. (Fr.) Varghese Panthalookaran serves as the Coordinator of RRCC.

In 2016-17, RSET was recognized as a Place of Research under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). The institution now offers Ph.D. programs in:

  • Computer Science and Allied Branches
  • Computer Applications
  • Civil Engineering and Allied Branches
  • Electrical Engineering and Allied Branches
  • Electronics and Allied Branches
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering and Allied Branches
  • Physics

With a commitment to excellence, RSET continues to promote cutting-edge research, fostering academic-industry collaborations, funded projects, and consultancy services, empowering researchers to contribute to technological advancements and societal development.



RSET Research Seed Money Scheme