OU Selects Seven Innovative Research Projects for ANVESHAN–2026 South Zone Convention

Hyderabad: Osmania University successfully conducted the University-Level Student Research and Innovation Competition on Wednesday as part of ANVESHAN–2026, an initiative of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, to promote scientific research, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among university students.

The competition received an enthusiastic response, with 78 students registering. Of these, 48 students participated and presented 23 innovative research projects across seven thematic categories, showcasing scientific creativity, technological advancements and innovative solutions to contemporary societal challenges.

A panel of 21 senior professors and subject experts from various disciplines of Osmania University evaluated the research projects. The evaluation was based on scientific principles, creativity, originality, clarity of presentation, societal relevance, cost-effectiveness and potential for commercialisation.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, seven outstanding innovative research projects, one from each thematic category, were selected to represent Osmania University at the ANVESHAN–2026 South Zone Student Research Convention, scheduled to be held on November 13 and 14, 2026, at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

The selected teams will compete against students and young researchers representing universities across southern India, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Prof. B. Lavanya, Dean, Development and UGC Affairs, Osmania University, attended as the Special Guest, and Prof. P. Chandra Sekhar, University College of Engineering, Osmania University, attended as the Guest of Honour. They appreciated the innovative research ideas presented by the students and encouraged them to pursue scientific investigations that contribute to technological advancement and societal development.

The organising committee expressed its sincere gratitude to Sr. Prof. Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University; Prof. G. Naresh Reddy, Registrar; and Sr. Prof. S. Jithender Kumar Naik, OSD to the Vice-Chancellor, for their valuable guidance, encouragement and institutional support in successfully organising the competition.

Dr P. Muralidhar Reddy, Department of Chemistry, and Dr Harish Gupta, Department of Civil Engineering, Osmania University, actively supported coordination and the smooth conduct of the competition.

Dr J. Upendar, University-Level Coordinator, ANVESHAN–2026, organised and coordinated the university-level selection competition with the active support of the organising committee.

The organisers also acknowledged the valuable contributions of the 21 faculty evaluators and the cooperation of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Statistical Cell, and University College of Engineering, Osmania University, in ensuring the successful conduct of the event.

Congratulating the seven selected teams, the organisers expressed confidence that the students would showcase their research capabilities and represent Osmania University successfully at the forthcoming South Zone convention.

They emphasised that ANVESHAN–2026 provides a significant platform to identify and nurture young research talent, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the culture of scientific innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education.

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