Research

IMCO is committed to research excellence, sustainability, and fostering collaborative efforts among key stakeholders, including government, educational institutions, and industry partners. IMCO focuses on key research areas such as renewable energy, emission control, artificial intelligence, green logistics, maritime technology, and environmental sustainability. These priorities reflect the college’s dedication to addressing pressing societal and industrial challenges, while contributing practical, real-world solutions that promote sustainability across various sectors.

IMCO is equipped with state-of-the-art research labs that support these critical areas of study. These facilities cultivate a culture of exploration and innovation, enabling researchers to engage in cutting-edge projects that integrate renewable energy technologies and sustainable practices. This approach not only enriches the academic environment but also aims to make a significant impact on socio-economic development and environmental conservation.

IMCO is dedicated to playing a key role in the transition to a greener, more sustainable future by addressing the critical challenges facing the maritime, logistics, environmental, and energy sectors.

Research Performance

Over the past five years, IMCO's research performance has shown a steady increase, marked by notable successes including

More than 95 funded Projects

More than 212 Peer Reviewed Publications

More than 154 Conference Papers

The main mission of the Research & Graduate Studies (RGS) is to act as a primary point of contact for industry, funding organizations and stakeholders interested in research and consultancy.  RGS facilitates and manages research initiatives, consultancy projects, partnerships and collaborations with industry. Its activities include:

  • Facilitate developing proposals for research projects that create teaching and learning opportunities for students & Staff.
  • Assist with research proposal development and funding.
  • Facilitate industry-related research and consultancy projects.
  • Network and develop research and consultancy opportunities.
  • Establish policies and procedures to support research activities.
 Research Strategic Objectives

The main research strategic goal is to promote research culture and build capacity for research and consultancy as stated in the college’s strategic plan 2018-2023. Over the next five years, IMCO is committed to the following major research objectives:

  • Establish Centre of excellence in logistics, water & renewable energy to promote multidisciplinary research.
  • Increase faculty and student participation in research-related activities
  • Provide students with opportunities to engage in research with staff and industry partners.
  • Actively pursue external funding opportunities to support R&D.
  • Integrate research projects tightly within college curricula to enhance student learning experience and improves the employment prospects for IMCO graduates.
 Research Capacity Building

Training activities include workshops, presentations, lectures, symposia, coaching and mentoring, one-on-one guidance to prepare grant requests, proposals and report writing.  Variety of workshops throughout the year to help build research capacity and knowledge of staff and students.

Topics for staff include:
  • Writing and presenting research proposals
  • Students supervision
  • Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Writing a research report
  • Networking
  • Project management
  • Presentations and dissemination of research results
  • Conducting surveys & focus groups
 Topic for final year and postgraduate students include:
  • Preparing a research proposal
  • Research Methodology
  • Thesis writing
  • Paper presentation
Research Grants

IMCO recognizes that the ability to conduct research activities depends to a large extent on access to research funds.  There are two main sources of funding:

College Research Grant

College Research Grant (CRG) provides funding for supporting individual and group projects, developing research initiatives and presenting and attending conferences. The Research Department administers the CRG and all applications are reviewed by the Research & Consultancy Committee. For applying to CRG, please refer to the College Research Grants and Application Guidelines.

The Research Department distribute the research funds in the line of the recommendations of the RCC.  All research staff will be eligible to apply for the CRG. Support staff may be members of the project team.

 

Research News

15
Aug

Dr. Tahereh Jafari and her team secured a 48,800 OMR fund.

Dr. Tahereh Jafari and her team secured a 48,800 OMR fund in August 2024 for...
15
Jul

NU Students won the MOHERI Upgrade Oman Competition 2024

NU Students won the MOHERI Upgrade Oman Competition 2024
06
Jun

Professor Abdelghani presented “ESG Reporting and Disclosure

During IMCO Research and Innovation Day, Professor Abdelghani presented "ESG Reporting and Disclosure
06
Jun

Research Innovation Day

Advancing Sustainability through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Research, Education, and Industrial Practices