Areas of Research and Innovation

THRUST AREAS

1. School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (SPER)
   New drug development and drug repurposing – This School advances discovery-driven innovation in therapeutic development, spanning molecular design, formulation engineering, drug repurposing, and precision delivery platforms. The research also bridges bioactive natural resources with contemporary therapeutic technologies to generate scalable and evidence-based healthcare solutions. A strong bench-to-bedside orientation supports safety evaluation and therapeutic optimization. Deep industry engagement and regulatory alignment to ensure global relevance, technology transfer and impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

2. School of Chemical & Life Sciences (SCLS)
   The School fosters frontier research in biomolecular systems, environmental interface, and experimental life processes to address complex health and ecological challenges. Its translational and patient-oriented clinical investigations connect laboratory insights with disease pathways, novel interventions, and repurposed therapeutics. State-of-the-art analytical platforms and integrative methodologies enable discovery across cellular, genetic and systems levels. A culture of competitive funding, intellectual property generation, and high-impact scholarship for global research presence.

3. School of Nursing Sciences & Allied Health (SNSAH)
   This School prepares healthcare professionals through immersive clinical training, community engagement and advanced therapeutic practice. It integrates restorative and rehabilitative disciplines within a comprehensive, person-centered framework of care delivery. Emphasis on evidence-informed interventions, preventive strategies and public health responsiveness to ensure societal impact. Strong institutional hospital linkages to cultivate professional competence, leadership capacity and international career mobility.

4. School of Engineering Sciences & Technology (SEST)
   The School drives digital transformation through innovation in intelligent systems, computational modelling and next-generation technological architectures. It develops solutions at the interface of data ecosystems and human health, advancing automation, predictive analytics and sustainable infrastructure. Research initiatives align with Industry 4.0 paradigms and emerging technological frontiers. Collaborative partnerships to foster scalable innovation addressing national priorities and global challenges.

5. School of Management & Business Studies (SMBS)
   This School cultivates strategic leadership, entrepreneurial capability and data-informed decision-making within complex organizational environments. It advances scholarship in value creation, governance frameworks and innovation ecosystems across dynamic global markets. Experiential pedagogy, industry immersion and analytics-driven insights shape future-ready professionals. Its research agenda addresses sustainability, competitiveness and transformative growth in contemporary enterprises.

6. School of Unani Medical Education & Research (SUMER)
   The School advances the scientific revitalization of a classical healing tradition through AYUSH based rigorous validation, standardization and contemporary research methodologies. It integrates heritage-based therapeutic wisdom with modern investigative tools to generate evidence-based treatment. Focus areas include pharmacopeial development, botanical therapeutics and clinical evaluation frameworks.

7. School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)
   This School promotes critical inquiry into culture, society, language and human development within evolving global contexts. Its scholarship engages policy discourse, social transformation and ethical reflection through interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphasis on inclusivity, civic responsibility and cultural dialogue informs its academic mission. Research-led teaching to foster analytical rigor and socially conscious leadership.

8. Hamdard Institute of Legal Studies & Research (HILSR)
   The Institute advances rigorous scholarship in governance structures, justice systems and regulatory frameworks shaping contemporary societies. It promotes interdisciplinary inquiry addressing equity, rights and institutional accountability. Advocacy training, ethical reasoning and applied jurisprudence form the core of its academic philosophy.

9. School of Interdisciplinary Sciences & Technology (SIST)
   The School serves as a convergence platform for integrative inquiry spanning emerging scientific domains and applied innovation. It catalyzes collaboration across advanced materials research, biomedical interfaces and technological applications. Emphasis is placed on translational pathways linking discovery with societal utility. Its programs are aligned with national missions and transformative global research agendas.