About Us

The University of Rajasthan, informally known as Rajasthan University, is a state university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was founded in 1947 by an Act of the State Legislative Assembly and is recognised as a prominent institution in the region. Rajasthan University is one of the largest university systems in the state and spread over approximately 285.29 hectares (705.0 acres) and incubates various departments, libraries, sports complexes etc.
The Department of Zoology is one of the most eminent departments of the University of Rajasthan, with remarkable contributions to higher education and research. Established in 1960 at Jaswant College, Jodhpur, the Department of Zoology has a rich legacy. It has since evolved, moving to the Vigyan Bhawan in 1963 and to its current building in 1966, marking significant milestones in its journey. Our department has always been a hub of significant research in multiple disciplines across Zoology, primarily focusing on benefiting society. It has become a leading center for research in the state, pioneering cutting-edge technologies developed through grants like SAP, CAS, FIST, RUSA -I, and RUSA-II. This focus on societal impact inspires our work and drives our research forward. The department has well-equipped laboratories for molecular biology, cell culture, reproductive biology, microbiology, entomology, neuroscience, and nanoscience and a certified animal husbandry facility for scholars and faculty. The department is presently enriched with 31 faculty members who specialize in various areas of life sciences.
University of Rajasthan

The Soft Materials Research Society (SMRS) is an interdisciplinary society dedicated to the field of soft materials to draw a roadmap for futuristic studies in this important discipline that amalgamates different facets of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. The Society is committed to stimulate and integrate research in the field of soft materials for rapid industrial progress in the country.
It was formed during ICSM 2014 with a view to provide a forum for stimulating research and disseminating information on soft materials and promote soft materials not only to researchers in India, but also to publicise the niche capabilities of local researchers throughout Asia and further a field. So far the major activity of SMRS’s were organizing biannual events - the International Conference on Soft Materials (ICSM) in 2014/2016/2018/2020 and Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology (NCNB) in 2019, International Conference on Nanomaterials in Biology (ICNB 2021).
As the Society matures it plans to expand its activities through: organization of smaller, specialist conferences/seminars/workshops.
Soft Materials Research Society

India Korea Center for Research and Innovation (IKCRI) facilitates collaborative research between India and Korea in the advanced areas of Science Technology & Innovation covering Digital Transformation, Future Manufacturing, Future Utilities and Health Care. The Center was established in December 2020 in New Delhi.
IKCRI focuses on collaborations between India and Republic of Korea acting as the hub for systematic operation and management of all cooperative programmes in research and innovation including entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
IKCRI