Manipal Advanced Research Group (MARG)

The Manipal Advanced Research Group (MARG) at MAHE is an incubation centre dedicated to initiating and promoting fundamental research in the physical sciences and related interdisciplinary domains.

MARG

Overview

Established in early 2006, MARG was created to strengthen research and development in the basic sciences through innovative programmes and collaborative initiatives. It aims to build synergies between fundamental research in the natural sciences and engineering by leveraging the diverse expertise available across the institution. The group is located at the University Building, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

Types of Research

While MARG supports a wide spectrum of research initiatives, its activities primarily focus on strengthening foundational scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary engagement.

Fundamental Physical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Research

Science Policy & Strategic Studies

Fundamental Physical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Research

Science Policy & Strategic Studies

Emerging Technology & Security Studies

Ongoing

Research Initiatives

In 2013, MARG launched the Science, Technology and Security Forum (STSF) devoted to the impact of science & technology on national security and geopolitics.  

In 2011-2012, the Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences was created under MARG and is now a Centre of Excellence under Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

About

STSF

The Manipal Advanced Research Group (MARG) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education has launched the Science, Technology and Security Forum (STSF) website, which is intended to provide a platform to the larger scientific and diplomatic community to participate in debates on matters impacting international security.

Integrate scientists and technologists with the matrix of decision-making in matters of policy.

Present authoritative analyses, opinions and assessments to guide future policy and fast-track growth in emerging technologies.

Assess developments, particularly in Asia, and their impact on India’s national security and foreign policy. Visit the website at http://stsfor.org/

MARG

Team

The MARG team includes academic leaders, advisors, and researchers who guide its strategic research initiatives and interdisciplinary programmes.

Chairman

Dr. H S Ballal

Vice Chairman

Prof. M D Nalapat

Convener

Dr. Nanda Kishor

Executive Director

Vice Chancellor

Advisor

Prof. Y K Gambhir

Advisor

Prof. Gottfried Munzenberg

Contact

Third Floor, University Building, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

Administrative Office: +91 820-2922613 / +91 820-2922800

Email: marg@manipal.edu

Website: http://stsfor.org/

Email: editor@stsfor.org

Types of Research

While MARG supports a wide spectrum of research initiatives, its activities primarily focus on strengthening foundational scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary engagement.

Fundamental Physical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Research

Science Policy & Strategic Studies

Fundamental Physical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Research

Science Policy & Strategic Studies

Emerging Technology & Security Studies

About

STSF

Integrate scientists and technologists with the matrix of decision-making in matters of policy.

Present authoritative analyses, opinions and assessments to guide future policy and fast-track growth in emerging technologies.

Assess developments, particularly in Asia, and their impact on India’s national security and foreign policy. Visit the website at http://stsfor.org/