School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE) – BITS Pilani
SIRE aims to promote interdisciplinarity in research and innovation, positioning BITS Pilani at the forefront of global research. By addressing complex societal and industrial challenges, SIRE brings together experts from diverse fields to generate world-class intellectual outputs with entrepreneurial acumen. Our goal is to foster a vibrant, inclusive research ecosystem, encouraging faculty, scholars, and students to carry out breakthrough research with high Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).
Flagship Programs:
Research: CDRF, SPARKLE, SOLVE
Entrepreneurship: PhD DRIVE (focused on deep science and tech ventures)
Prof. Hitesh Datt Mathur
Head, SIRE
Prof. Tribeni Roy
Associate Head
(In-charge, Pilani campus)
Prof. Durba Roy
Associate Head
(In-charge, Hyderabad campus)
Prof. Rajiv Kumar Chaturvedi
Associate Head
(In-charge, Goa campus)
Prof. Nishant Pandya
Associate Head
(In-charge, Dubai campus)