PUNE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PCERF)

Research Proposal Appeal

Promoting a Research Culture in Civil Engineering

Pune Construction Engineering Research Foundation (PCERF), the nonprofit organization dedicated to Research and Development in Construction Materials, Technology and Methods, is seeking research proposals to further its mission and address a critical need in the field of Civil Engineering.

PCERF aims to promote a research culture in Civil Engineering by mentoring, assisting and implementing innovative research projects and technology advancements. This research makes significant contributions to the construction industry and enhances the knowledge and skills of Civil engineers and Architects.

We recognize the importance of research and development in advancing the field of Civil Engineering and improving construction materials and methods. Our plan is promoting research projects that address key challenges in the industry and develop innovative solutions. By promoting a research culture, we aim to enhance the knowledge and skills of Civil engineers and Architects, ultimately leading to improved construction practices and safer, more sustainable infrastructure.

PCERF will support various research initiatives, including laboratory testing, data analysis, prototype development and implementation of research on actual fields for development of new technologies. PCERF will also organize workshops, seminars, training programs, and Value Added Courses to disseminate research findings and facilitate knowledge sharing among industry professionals. Additionally, PCERF plans to collaborate with universities, research institutions, and industry partners to leverage their expertise and resources for more impactful research outcomes. PCERF also organizes the International Expo “Constro” for providing a platform to promote new technology, new materials, and modern equipment in the construction field.

Dr. Udaykumar Phatak

COO - Tech

+91 74998 23330

cootech@pcerf.org

Er. Shrinivas Joshi

Head – Research & Training

+91 82081 62629

hodrt@pcerf.org

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R & D Cell

Research & Development Cells

Providing structure and support to drive civil engineering innovations, patents, and problem resolutions.

Research Proposals

PCERF aims to promote a research culture in Civil Engineering by mentoring, assisting and implementing innovative research projects and technology advancements.

Industrial R&D Projects

PCERF resolves structural and engineering problem statements of various construction industries through dedicated R&D activities and site awareness campaigns.

Patents Cell

PCERF is promoting various innovations & patents through implementation & encouraging it further for commercialization in the construction industry.

Methodology

Research Methodology Workflow

  1. Research Idea by Researchers with problem statement
  2. Submission of Research Proposal to PCERF
  3. Initial Scrutiny
  4. Final Selection of Research Proposal
  5. Presentation with Technical Committee members
  6. Proposal Development

Framework

Our Implementation Framework

1st Step

Problem Statement

Identifying the industrial problem statement and key limitations in the field.

2nd Step

Allocation

Allocation of qualified researchers by PCERF to work on the project.

3rd Step

Verification

Verification of the proposed research methodology by panel experts.

4th Step

Implementation

Actual allocation and implementation of research work on site or in-lab.