Research Profile

vision

To motivate, initiate and promote quality and innovative research among the research community and create a culture of high achievement.

Objective


    •    To enable the accomplishment of research excellence by faculty and students in various disciplines to tackle global challenges.
    •    To instill the knowledge on IPR through seminars and workshops.
    •    To inculcate the scientific knowledge and technical ideas in research and research writing.
    •    To cultivate critical thinking and a research-driven mindset among faculty and students.
    •    To share information on project opportunities, funding agencies, and calls for papers to help researchers connect and collaborate effectively.

Highlights


  •    Released 25 issues of "CROSSIAN RESONANCE", the multi-disciplinary biannual peer-reviewed and refereed national journal since 2010.
  •    Research projects for all under graduate and post graduate students within the curriculum. Internship/ Summer Training programme is mandatory for all post graduate students.
  •    Extra credits to the students for publishing articles in International / National journals and proceedings.
  •     Incentives for presenting research articles in conferences and publishing books/ chapters in books with ISBN.
  •     Recognition and appreciation of Research guides whose scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degree.
  •     Prizes/ awards to the Faculty for publishing articles in journals with high impact factor.
  •    Organise and conduct Hands-on Training/ workshops/ Conferences/ Symposia / Colloquium.
  •    Seed money to Faculty and Scholars Projects within the campus.
  •    Nine Research Centers for various disciplines – English, History, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
  •    Research Database.

Message

Crossian Research Forum

      The Crossian Research Forum was launched in 2005 to serve as a focal point for research. It provides investigators the researchers with the information and resources necessary for pursuing research. It motivates the faculty to undertake major and minor projects. It also encourages the faculty, research scholars and students to attend seminars/ conferences/ workshops/ symposiums; and present papers at national and international conferences.

      To inculcate the spirit of research and to bring together the scholars and faculty of arts and science to share and discuss their findings on a common platform, the Research Forum organizes Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences on multidisciplinary subjects every year. The research papers presented in the conferences are published in the proceedings with ISBN. Crossian Research Forum has link with Kanyakumari Academy of Arts and Science.

      Crossian Resonance, a Multi-disciplinary Biannual journal was launched in 2010 with an ISSN number 09768-5417 to uphold the publishing standard and provide opportunity and space for the research scholars and faculty of this institution and other.

       In the last few years we have had many exciting changes transpiring in the College. The Crossian Research Forum began a joint functioning with the Research Advisory Committee, Research Ethics Committee and Students Research Forum. It aims at widening the scope of research opportunities.

      The Research Advisory Committee and the Research Ethics Committee were established in the academic year 2020-2021 to provide guidance for project proposals and to follow the research ethics. Students Research Forum was initiated in the year 2018 to foster the research aptitude in students to respond to the current social demands. The research activities in the Institution define the intellectual climate of our institution. 

       Thanks to everyone who has contributed for the development of Crossian Research Forum. We unitedly work for the growth and diversify our programmes towards the betterment of our students and faculty.




Coordinators

Dr. S. Mary Mettilda Bai

Dr. M. F. Anne Feril


Research Committee


   Centre for Research & Development

                Research is defined as careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or problem using scientific methods. Research begins by asking the right questions and choosing an appropriate method to investigate the problem. After collecting answers to the framed questions, one can analyze the findings or observations to draw reasonable conclusions. To have a healthy environment for doing research in our campus Research Advisory committee and Research Ethics Committee are functioning which guides our Crossian Research Forum,  faculty member, research scholars and students in a right path to attain greater heights in research.

The members of the Research Advisory Committee

Dr. Sr. S. Sahayaselvi        - Principal

Dr. Sr. K. Francy                - Vice Principal

Dr. C. Nirmala Louis          - Dean of research

Dr. Snow J. Sharmilla         - Coordinator

Dr. S. Regi

Dr. S. Mary Mettilda Bai

Dr. M. Anitha Malbi

Dr. V. Shally

Dr. M. Justin Buela

Dr. M. F. Anne Feril

Dr. M. K. Angel Jebitha

Dr. S. Vimal Dolli

Dr. S. Mary Pearly Sumathi

Dr. A. R. Florence

Research Ethics Committee (All Research Guides)

Commerce

                Dr. M. Mary Helen Stella*

                Dr. Sr. Sahayaselvi

                Dr. S. Mary Pearly Sumathi

                Dr. C. Braba

                Dr. C. K. Sunitha

                Dr. J. Divya Merry Malar

                Dr. M. Gnana Muhila

Tamil

                Dr. V. Antony Prakash Babila

                Dr. S. Sunitha

                Dr. M. D. Arun Mozhi Nangai

                Dr. M. Mabel Edel Queen

                Dr. S. Ancy mol

English

                Dr. Alby Grace

                Dr. H. Jimsy Asha

                Dr. V. Virgin Nithya Veena

                Dr. M. F. Anne Feril

                Dr. Selva Mary Gokila S. George

                Dr. P. Sathya

                Dr. R. Abilasha

History

                Dr. S. Regi

                Dr. I. Jalaja Kumari

                Dr. K. S. Soumya

                Dr. B. Palammal*

Economics

                Dr. Sr. Anne Perpet Sopbhy*

                Dr. S. Jeni Sanjana

                Dr. S. Vimal Dolli

Mathematics

                Dr. V. M. Arul Flower Mary*

                Dr. M. K. Angel Jebitha

                Dr. S. Sujitha

                Dr. V. Sujin Flower

                Dr. J. Befija Minnie

                Dr. K. Jeya Daisy

Physics

                Dr. C. Nirmala Louis

                Dr. V. Shally

                Dr. M. Priya Dharshini

                Dr. A. Lesly Fathima

                Dr. R. Krishna Priya

                Dr. S. Sonia

                Dr. M. Abila Jeba Queen

                Dr. Sr. S. Sebastiammal

Chemistry

                Dr. G. Leema Rose*

                Dr. M. Anitha Malbi

                Dr. R. Gladis Latha

                Dr. S. Ajith Sinthuja

                Dr. Sheeba Daniel

                Dr. Y. Christabel Shaji

Botany

                Dr. A. Anami Augustus Arul

                Dr. Bojaxa A. Rosy

Zoology

                Dr. S. Mary Mettilda Bai

                Dr. F. Brisca Renuga

                Dr. J. Vinoliya Josephine Mary

                Dr. A. Shyla Suganthi

                Dr. Jeni Chandar Padua

                Dr. C. Anitha

*Retired Faculty

*Former S.F Assistant Professor, Continuing as Research Guide

Crossian  Research Forum

                                Dr. Sr. S. Sahayaselvi            - Principal & Chairperson

                                Dr. C. Nirmala Louis             - Dean of Research

                                Dr. Snow J. Sharmilla           - Coordinator

                                Dr. V. Sujin Flower               - Dept. of Mathematics

                                Dr. S. Sonia                          - Dept. of Physics

                                Dr. Y. Christabel Shaji          - Dept. of Chemistry

                                Dr. Bojaxa A. Rosy               - Dept. of Botany

                                Dr. C. Anitha                        - Dept. of Zoology

                                Dr. R. Suji                             - Dept. of History

                                Dr. S. Panimaya Mercy         - Dept. of Economics

                                Dr. C. Braba                          - Dept. of Commerce

                                Dr. S. Thenmozhi                 - Dept. of Tamil

                Dr. C. Jenila                                                        - Dept. of Mathematics (S.F)

                Dr. F. Fanax Femy                                              - Dept. of Computer Science (S.F)

                Dr. B. S. Sruthy                                                  - Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (S.F)

                Dr. R. Evalin Latha                                            - Dept. of Commerce (S.F)

                Dr. M. Gnana Muhila                                         - Dept. of Corporate Secretaryship (S.F)

                Dr. M. Mabel Edel Queen                                  - Dept. of Tamil (S.F)

                Dr. E. Jebamalar                                                 - Dept. of English Literature with Media

    Communication (S.F)

Dr. E. Sathia Raj                                                 - Dept. of Social Works (S.F)

                Dr. V. Jeyakala                                                  - Librarian

                Dr. R. Susmitha Sharu                                       - Research Scholar (Arts)

                Dr. M. Merisha                                                   - Research Scholar (Science)

                Ms. S. Jones Kala                                               - Non Teaching Staff

Research Ecosystem

    The Crossian Centre for Research and Development envisions to motivate, initiate and promote quality and innovative research among the research community. We work with the noble objectives of accomplishing research excellence in various disciplines, disseminating information and publish scholarly research and instilling knowledge on IPR & patent.

    We have implemented policies for Research activities and have framed the Code of Ethics to be followed in our institution. In order to promote Research & Development we have excellent infrastructure facilities: research centres, laboratories, libraries (general and department) seminar halls, and Central Instrumentation Room. We have 9 Research Centers, lead by Recognized Research Guides who guide Ph.D. scholars (Full Time & Part Time) and also undertake Research Projects. Our Research Ecosystem consists of a Chairperson, Dean of Research, Research coordinator, Research Advisory Committee, Research Ethics Committee and Crossian Research Forum. We have currently 9 Research Centers with 47 Research guides and 131 Research Scholars. To enhance research inside the campus we have an excellent Library, Research laboratories with state-of-art facilities and an Instrumentation Centre with modern scientific equipments.

    To promote research culture and maintain a proper research ecosystem we provide Travel grants, Incentives and Seed money and also offer Cash Awards to faculty for quality publications and paper presentations abroad. Partial financial Assistance is provided for organizing Seminars and Symposiums and Workshops. Our faculty and students are constantly motivated to apply for scholarships, fellowships and research funds.

    To bring about Research as Campus culture, Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary, Research projects are incorporated in the UG & PG Curriculum. Mandatory Summer training programmes/Internships to all PG students inculcate the spirit of research. To encourage and accomplish entrepreneurship, employability and skill development among the student community and for empowering young women, we have the Holy Cross Innovation and Incubation Centre which is a registered Society. This society functions as an incubation centre that pro-actively supports the ideas for social development and calibrates growth & brings about change. We also have an Institution Innovation Council (IIC) with supporting bodies like Entrepreneurship Development Cell, Internship Cell, Intellectual Property Rights Cell and Resource Mobilization Committee.

    To enable conducive environment for faculty and research scholars to pursue their research career successfully, capacity building programmes, FDP, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops are conducted regularly. A biannual multidisciplinary journal entitled “Crossian Resonance” is being published by the college since 2010. The faculty who publish their research work in Scopus Indexed journals, Books or Chapters in Books, Patent, present research articles in conferences etc. are conferred with the Best Researcher award. We also have a Research Database https://holycrossngl.edu.in/Research/ResearchActivites, which is maintained as a repository for storing research data. To sum up, Crossian Centre for Research and Development (CCRD) maintain a proper research ecosystem within the campus and promote quality and innovative research in a holistic manner.

Portfolio

Crossian Centre for Research and Development

Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil

Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli

Accredited with A+ Grade (CGPA 3.35 - IV Cycle) by NAAC
Phone: 04652-261473; E-mail: holycrossngc@yahoo.com

Dean of Research

Duties and Responsibilities
Vision

To create an environment that nurtures a thriving research ecosystem.

Mission

Research administration: Overseeing and managing the research activities and programmes within the college.

Research Policy development:Developing and implementing research polices and guidelines to promote and support high-quality research among faculty and scholars.

Research Funding:Informing research funding opportunities from government agencies, and other sources to support faculty research projects.

Research Ethics:Promoting research integrity and responsible conduct of research.

Research collaboration:Facilitating research collaborations and partnerships with other institutions and organisations.

Research training support:Providing training, workshops and resources to enhance the research skills and capabilities of faculty and scholars.

Research evaluation and Assessment:Developing evaluation mechanisms to assess the quality and impact of research outputs, including publications, patents, and research projects. Recognizing and awarding excellence in research.

Research Promotion:Promoting research activities through organising research conferences, seminars and symposiums. Disseminating research findings through publications in journals (Crossian Resonance) and proceedings.

Research Reporting:Compiling and submitting research reports, progress updates, and documentation required by regulatory bodies, and college administration.

Research coordination:Collaborating with department heads, faculty members, research supervisors, and research scholars to ensure smooth coordination and support for ongoing research activities.

Research Website:Updating research database, issues of Crossian Resonance, Research Activities regularly.

Research Information:Circulating the research relevant announcements/ circulars of the UGC, University to faculty and scholars.

Files at the Deanery of Research

1. Administrative Files

  •  Action plan of the academic year.
  •  Meeting agendas and minutes.
  •  Attendance.
  •  Account.

2. Details of Seed Money granted

  •  Proposals
  •  Sanction orders
  •  Progress report
  •  Final report
  •  Vouches

3. Incentives & Endowment Prize List

  •  List of the recipients of incentives & Endowment Prize in each year

4. Research Awards List

  •  Best paper
  •  Best presentation
  •  Research relevant awards

5. Events/ Activities File

  •  Brochures
  •  Reports
  •  Account
  •  Attendance Records
  •  Feedback

6. Research files

  •  Publications
  •  Presentations
  •  Participations

7. Research Journal & Proceedings

  •  Crossian Resonance
  •  Proceedings

Crossian Centre for Research & Development

1. Research Advisory Committee

The members of the Research Advisory Committee
  • Principal
  • Dean of Research
  • Member (Languages)
  • Member (Physical Sciences)
  • Member (Life Sciences)
  • Member (Arts and Commerce)
  • Member (IPR Co-ordinator)
  • Member (Crossian Research Forum)

Duties

  •  Guidance as and when required
  •  Full charge of the implementation of ‘Crossian Research Seed Money Scheme (CRSMS)’ - Scrutinise the Seed Money project proposals and finalise the selection list.

2. Research Ethics Committee

The members of the Research Ethics Committee
  • All the approved Research Guides
Duties
  •  Maintain ethical standards and guidelines for research involving human subjects, animal experiments, or sensitive data.
  •  Promote research integrity and responsible conduct of research.

3. Crossian Research Forum (Executive Committee)

The members of the Crossian Research Forum (Executive Committee)
  • Principal
  • Dean of Research
  • One faculty (Ph.D. holder) from each department
Duties
  •  Crossian Resonance – internal and external review of the articles
  •  Department Research Activities (Criterion iii) – data collection and filing
  •  Incentives, Endowment prize, Best researcher award - Member scrutiny
  •  Seminar/ Conference/ Workshop/ Colloquium – organising team
  •  Activities of the Crossian Centre for Research and Development – execution