UPES emphasises research-based learning. To enable quality research, the University provides qualified and experienced mentors with top-of-the-line facilities and requisite environment. The University has a huge Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art Living Labs, extensive and high quality electronic databases, and most importantly, an attitude that is geared towards innovation and exploration.

UPES welcomes research initiatives from individuals and extends its cooperation to further the cause of high quality research in the following areas:

• Power Aviation
• Upstream Asset Management in the Retail Sector
• City Gas Distribution
• Energy Policy
• Renewable & Non-conventional Energy Feasibility Studies
• Storage & Distribution Market Studies
• Environmental Studies
• Supply Chain Management

UPES encourages energy professionals to join PhD program and test the variety of hypotheses which they face in decision-making. This enables professionals not only to enhance their academic credentials, but also to augment the body of knowledge of the energy industry through rigorous & scientific research methodology.

Dr. S. J Chopra, Chancellor of UPES is the guiding inspiration for research programs and can be contacted at chancellor@upes.ac.in