Vision
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) envisions uniting academic and research in Earth, Planetary, and Environmental Sciences from human resources available in various Schools of Goa University.
Mission
The mission of CIS is to advance collaborative research across the various sciences and humanities, to address complex challenges at the interface of science, technology, and society. This Centre will act as a hub to promote the use of space-based observations and modelling towards disaster preparedness, environmental monitoring, and policy formulation, while nurturing skilled human resources through interdisciplinary education and global partnerships.
Objective(s)
Promote interdisciplinary research in Earth System Science and Planetary studies.
Develop and promote space- and data-driven solutions for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
Translate scientific knowledge through NEP-aligned education, training, and skill development to provide actionable insights for policy and decision-making.
Harnessing space-based technologies, AI-driven analytics and bioprospecting of coastal and marine organism to promote sustainable resource management, climate resilience and innovation in blue economy.
Strengthen regional and national capacity for sustainable development through innovation and technology.
Foster collaboration across natural and applied sciences with humanities for societal impact.
Establish national, global and industry partnerships for joint research and technology transfer availing the facilities at Goa University Research Park Unit (GURU).
Strategic goals
Promoting translational research that bridges science and policy, supports technology transfer, and drives innovation ecosystems for sustainable industrial and societal applications.
Building interdisciplinary human capital and professional training in Earth System Science and Planetary Studies.
Strengthening intra- and multi-institutional and industry collaborations to foster integrative research, knowledge exchange, and co-development of technologies.
Promote collaborative projects funding from government agencies and industry partners.
Involving government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions to support initiatives aligned with SDGs, sustainability, environment, health and social development.
Research expertise
Research expertise of faculty members from on-campus Schools.
Thrust Areas and Themes
- Earth and Planetary System Science
- Advancing comparative studies of Earth processes through satellite analysis and geospatial analytics.
- Plasma Physics, Magnetohydrodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Planetary Science, Space Science, Atmospheric Science, and Oceanography, Mathematics, Biology.
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainability
- Leveraging space-based observations, artificial intelligence, and big-data analytics for monitoring anthropogenic pressure on natural resources and multi-hazards to support evidence-based decision-making in climate resilience and sustainable development.
- Implementing AI predictive models and adaptive strategies for managing natural and anthropogenic disaster.
- Dissemination of knowledge to local communities about apps and schemes by NDMA/INCOIS/IIRS for disaster preparedness.
- Environmental Monitoring, Bioprospecting and Resource Management
- Integrating satellite, in-situ, model-based approaches for monitoring and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems.
- Bioprospecting of coastal and marine ecosystems for sustainable application and environmental governance.
Activities
Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research.
Collaborative R/D Projects, workshops and conference.
Facilitate collaborations (making MoUs functional), and create new collaborations.
Certificate/short-term courses, consultancies.
Host dissertation students from universities and colleges.
Host scientists and experts from different R&D institutes dealing with disaster related studies as an academic entity to guide the students of the University.
GURU/Industry connect.
Research student meet/ Faculty colloquium/ general conference: emphasis on interdisciplinary research areas.
Host interactive sessions/ talks by eminent invited speakers
Seminars by research scholar
Partner with local communities/industries to apply interdisciplinary solutions to real-world issues.
Connecting with NGOs for community involvement and societal impact.
Student led innovation club.
Coordination Committee
A committee has been constituted of following members for the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies to foster collaborative research and academic innovation across diverse fields such as space sciences and disaster risk reduction.
- Prof. Jivan S. Parab, School of Physical and Applied Sciences - Chairperson
- Dr. Amrita Kharangate, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical Sciences - Member
- Dr. Sheryl Oliveira Fernandes, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences - Member
- Dr. Vikash Kumar Yadav, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology - Member
- Dr. Arjun Adhikari, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences - Co-ordinator
