Ph.D (THE CENTRE for INNOVATION and DESIGN MANAGEMENT VTU RESEARCH CENTRE) The Centre for Innovation and Design Management, the R & D wing of BMS School of Architecture is now a recognized VTU “Research Centre”. Presently, we have a group of committed Ph.D research scholars who are investigating topics ranging from participatory planning, energy efficiency in architecture to application of hydrology in Urban systems. The scholars are encouraged to attend relevant workshops that can help them in developing efficient solutions for the schemes. They are also inspired to hold discussions with guides and other professionals of their choice to help them progress in their proposals.