The Integral Centre of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research (ICEIR) is the brainchild of our Hon’ble Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Javed Musarrat. His unwavering commitment to research excellence has driven Integral University’s transformation into a renowned research‑intensive institution. His proposal to establish ICEIR was unanimously approved at the 40th Executive Council meeting on July 22, 2023. The development of this state‑of‑the‑art facility reflects his visionary leadership. This dedicated facility, about 20,000 sq ft in size, is reserved solely for ICEIR. It was meticulously designed by Eng. Mohd. Sufiyan Abbasi to foster high‑caliber interdisciplinary research in cutting‑edge science and technology domains. We deeply appreciate the exceptional dedication and recognition of Prof. Syed Misbahul Hasan, Dean of the faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Abdur Rahman Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Prof. Snober Mir, HoD of the Department of Biosciences, along with other esteemed faculty members. The pivotal role of Mr. Ahmad Raza, Treasurer, and the Finance & Accounts Department in expeditiously clearing the proposal and allocating the essential funds for the project is sincerely acknowledged. With the deepest humility, we offer our profound thanks to the Hon’ble Chancellor, Syed Waseem Akhtar, and the Hon’ble Pro‑Chancellor, Syed Nadeem Akhtar. Their gracious counsel and unwavering encouragement at every stage of ICEIR’s journey have been the driving force that brought this vision to fruition.
ICEIR serves as a pivotal hub for the promotion of interdisciplinary research, encompassing the domains of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as Medical, Health, and Allied Sciences. The scientific laboratories at the ICEIR have excelled in securing financial support from several prominent national funding agencies, including DST-SERB, DRDO, CSIR, DBT, and the Ministry of Ayush. The total amount of funding acquired thus far exceeds 300 lakhs, a testament to the center's strong research potential and capabilities and has successfully organized and conducted over numerous workshops, up till date. These workshops have been instrumental in disseminating knowledge, fostering collaboration, and driving forward the frontiers of research in a wide range of interdisciplinary fields.