27–29 January 2027 Tezpur University, Napaam, Assam (NAAC 'A+' Grade)
cmdrnc@tezu.ernet.in +91 9435832399

About the Research Colloquium

Emerging Trends, Practices, and Impact • 27–29 January 2027

An Integrated Scholarly Platform

In an era characterised by rapid technological advancement, multidisciplinary research is increasingly recognized as the solution to address complex scientific and societal challenges.

Present day challenges facing a society or a nation are multifaceted, often transcending the boundaries of individual academic disciplines. Addressing such problems requires a multidisciplinary approach, where issues are tackled through an integrated framework drawing on complementary subject areas.

The Research Colloquium is designed to provide early-career researchers and faculty members with an academic platform for learning, presenting, and engaging in scholarly dialogue. The programme features expert lectures, hands-on sessions, and paper presentations covering key aspects of research and emerging methodological approaches.

These presentations provide an opportunity for participants to receive critical, constructive, and research-oriented feedback that can help strengthen their research design, methodology, analysis, and contribution to the academic literature.

Core Objectives

1
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Encourage research collaboration across Management, Economics, Commerce, and Engineering disciplines.

2
Academic Presentation Platform

Provide early-career scholars and faculty members with a formal setting to present original findings.

3
Methodological Training

Explore emerging approaches in systematic reviews, bibliometrics, and artificial intelligence in research.

4
Research Design Rigour

Strengthen participant study design, data analysis, and publication strategies through interactive critique.

5
Constructive Academic Feedback

Connect scholars with experienced reviewers to refine papers for indexed journal submissions.

What to Expect During the Colloquium

The three-day schedule is structured into three distinct learning segments, ensuring hands-on engagement alongside scholarly presentation.

Technical Sessions

Plenary lectures delivered by senior professors addressing core theoretical frameworks, translational pipelines, and high-impact publishing.

Lecture 01
Multidisciplinary Research: The Emerging Relevance

Examining contemporary paradigms that necessitate multi-field convergence.

Lecture 02
Designing & Publishing High-Impact Research

Collaborative workflows and standards required by international indexed journals.

Lecture 03
Translational Research & Technology Transfer

Bridging academic discoveries into real-world applications and societal impact.

Hands-on Sessions

Laboratory-oriented modules emphasizing practical tools, bibliometric software, and research integrity mechanisms.

Module 01
Systematic Literature Review & Meta-Analysis

Bibliometric mapping, PRISMA protocol execution, and quantitative synthesis.

Module 02
Responsible Conduct & Plagiarism Detection

Ethical research practices, citation integrity, and hands-on screening tools.

Module 03
Artificial Intelligence in Research

Emerging AI methodologies, analytical tools, limitations, and responsible usage.

Paper Presentations

Oral presentations by 50 shortlisted researchers before expert panels, followed by in-depth technical discussions.

Track 01
Economics

Covering agricultural, environmental, macroeconomic, and public policy studies.

Track 02
Management

Covering finance, operations, supply chain, decision sciences, and sustainability.

Track 03
Energy

Covering renewable systems, storage technologies, and thermal management.

Organising Centres & University

The colloquium is jointly convened by academic centres dedicated to cross-disciplinary scholarship and regional innovation at Tezpur University.

CMDR

Centre for Multidisciplinary Research

Established under the School of Multidisciplinary Studies at Tezpur University, CMDR fosters integrated research that crosses conventional academic borders. The Centre is dedicated to addressing complex regional and national issues by assembling scholars across diverse disciplines.

CMDR hosts postgraduate and doctoral research programmes, as well as specialised research cells working on knowledge systems, sustainable development, and regional socio-economic dynamics.

CIIE

Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship

The Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship serves as Tezpur University’s hub for transforming academic discoveries into viable enterprises and community technologies.

CIIE facilitates intellectual property management, prototype incubation, entrepreneurial mentoring, and industry-academia collaborations, reinforcing the translation of multidisciplinary research into measurable economic and societal impact.

Host Institution

Tezpur University (A Central University)

Established in 1994 by an Act of Parliament, Tezpur University has grown into one of India’s premier central universities. Situated on a serene, eco-friendly 262-acre campus in Napaam, the university is accredited with an prestigious 'A+' Grade by NAAC.

1994 Year Established
NAAC A+ Accreditation
Napaam Sonitpur, Assam