The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Research Innovation, Data Analytics, and Emerging Technologies in Academia” is being organized by the School of Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus from 4 th August to 9 th August 2025 in hybrid mode (offline and online). This six-day programme is designed to enhance the research capabilities and technological proficiency of faculty members and research scholars across disciplines such as Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, and Statistics. The FDP aims to build capacity in research innovation, patent filing, scholarly publishing, and the effective use of academic digital tools including Google Scholar, Colab, and Drive. Participants will also receive domain-specific training in Blockchain Technology and statistical analysis using Stata. With sessions led by distinguished academicians and industry experts, the programme offers hands-on workshops, parallel technical tracks, and a strong focus on aligning academic practices with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.