Aerospace, aeronautics & aviation
Aerodynamics, propulsion, spacecraft, avionics, UAVs, aircraft structures, aviation management and human factors in aviation.
Research
Research at LIPS
LIPS Research Foundation supervises doctoral, master's and postdoctoral research across engineering, the sciences, management and education, and publishes its scholars' work. The figures below are counted from the research record on this site.
The research record
2021–2026 in numbers
73 journal articles, 6 conference papers, 1 book and 15 video lectures by LIPS scholars, interns and supervisors.
- 95Research outputs
- 27Ph.D. scholars (16 awarded)
- 13Postdoctoral scholars
- 30Research supervisors
Research themes
Where our research happens
12 broad research areas and 103 specialisations, grouped into 12 themes.
Mechanical engineering, materials & energy
Composites, additive manufacturing, tribology, thermal engineering, cryogenics, solar energy and energy storage.
Electrical, electronics & communication
Power quality, communication systems (MIMO, 5G), wireless networks, speech and medical image processing, SCADA.
Computer science, AI & cyber security
Artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, IoT, biometrics, cloud and cyber security.
Civil engineering & environment
Structural and geotechnical engineering, water resources, environmental monitoring, water quality and microplastics.
Life sciences, biotechnology, food & nutrition
Biotechnology, genetics, proteomics and genomics, plant science, food technology, millets and cosmetic science.
Pharmacy & chemistry
Pharmacy and pharmaceutical analysis; medicinal, organic and natural-product chemistry.
Physics & astrophysics
Astrophysics, quantum and classical physics, applied physics.
Management, finance & law
Business and corporate management, finance and accounting, human resource management and management law.
Education, psychology, arts & social sciences
Education and special education, psychology, languages, sociology and the arts.
Forensic science
Forensic science (one specialisation in the application form).
Field research: sustainability & agriculture
The seven planned research areas of LIPS Prakriti Research Farm, which is in development.
Publications & outputs
Latest research outputs
Journal article2026
Current Trends, Numerical Evidence and Benefits of Pharmacists' Awareness on Millet Nutrition: A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Counseling Practices and Training Needs (opens in a new tab)
Varinder Kumar, Salini V S, Jency Lal
IJVRA – International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis, Vol. 4, Issue 10, pp. a830–a841, October 2026 · ISSN 2984-8903
LIPS contributor: Senior Research Intern (SRI)
Journal article2026
Life-Skill Competencies and Life-Path Development: The Influence of Decision-Making, Emotional Regulation and Adaptability (opens in a new tab)
Rachana Manish Jhunjhunwala, R. Parameswaran, Reshma S.
International Journal of Behavioral Sciences (IJOBS), 3(2), 1–21
LIPS contributor: Researcher
Journal article2026
Education management practices and life-skill development: An integrated approach to student personal and academic growth (opens in a new tab)
Rachana Manish Jhunjhunwala, R. Parameswaran, Reshma S.
International Journal of Literacy and Education, 6(9), 13–17
LIPS contributor: Researcher
Journal article2026
Overseas Higher Education for Indian Students: Opportunities, Costs, Accreditation, and Implications for India (opens in a new tab)
Bershiya Gifty L J, Aishwarrya Kumar, Reshma S
IJVRA – International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis, Vol. 4, Issue 8, pp. e851–e866, August 2026 · ISSN 2984-8903
LIPS contributor: Junior Research Intern (JRI)
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Video lectures
15 lectures by LIPS interns, researchers and supervisors on the LIPS Research YouTube channel.
People
Scholars and supervisors
The Ph.D., MS by Research and M.Sc. by Research are offered in association with European International University (EIU), Paris.
Doctoral, master's and postdoctoral research
27 Ph.D. scholars (16 awarded, 11 ongoing), 7 MS by Research and MBA scholars and 13 postdoctoral scholars (4 awarded).
Research supervisors
30 approved research supervisors, in 3 countries, across 9 research themes.
Platforms and places
Facilities, journal and field research
Facilities & laboratories
Teaching and research equipment and training systems from our partners, from EDIBON PLC and SCADA units to an instrument-landing-system trainer.
LIPS NEXORA journal
LIPS NEXORA – Journal of Interdisciplinary Discovery: peer-reviewed, open access, with Crossref DOIs. The successor of LIPS Journal.
In development
LIPS Prakriti Research Farm (opens in a new tab)
A planned field-research farm in Tirunelveli District with seven areas of research, from soil health to water conservation.
Work with LIPS
Research with us
Study for a research degree, continue as a postdoctoral fellow, supervise scholars or collaborate as an institution.
Apply for a research degree
Choose your programme, broad research area and specialisation in one application.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
For researchers who hold a doctorate, with a minimum two-year contribution to the research centre.
Become a research supervisor
Academics and researchers can apply for recognition as a LIPS research supervisor.
Collaborate
Institutional affiliation, corporate membership and research collaboration.
Start your research with LIPS
Apply online for the Ph.D., MS by Research or M.Sc. by Research, with your research area preselected.