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.
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:
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:
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.
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 (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.