13th, 14th, 16th February, 2026
For Pharmacy students at Deccan School of Pharmacy

To enhance the overall quality of research and foster critical thinking, academic innovation, and excellence in scholarly achievement, Salar-E-Millat Research Centre, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Princess Esra Hospital (Owaisi Group of Hospitals) has organized a “Three Day Workshop on Research Methodology with Hands-on Experience of SPSS for students of Deccan School of Pharmacy ” on 13th, 14th, 16th February, 2026.

Welcome Note:
Salar-E-Millat Research Centre (SEMRC) welcomes all faculty members and dear students of Deccan School of Pharmacy to the “Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology with Hands-on Experience of SPSS”.

Research is a systematic, organized, and scientific process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting information to answer questions, solve problems, or generate new knowledge. It is a structured way of finding reliable answers through careful investigation and evidence.

Research methodology refers to the overall strategy, principles, and procedures used to conduct research. It includes the methods, techniques, tools, and processes used to collect and analyze data in a logical and systematic manner. It promotes evidence-based practice, improves drug development knowledge, enhances critical thinking skills by which students develop the ability to analyze clinical data, interpret results, and question findings logically and encourages
innovation.

This workshop has been structured to provide you with a strong foundation in research methodology and research design, introduce you to various data collection tools, and offer practical, hands-on training in SPSS – an essential software for data analysis and interpretation.

Over the course of the next three days, you will acquire meaningful knowledge and practical insights designed to enhance your research skills, refine your analytical abilities, and better prepare you to meet both academic expectations and professional demands.

I would like to now introduce our esteemed resource person for the workshop, Dr. D. K. Lal Das.

Dr D K Lal Das, Ph.D., is former Principal of R M College of Social Work & Research Centre, Hyderabad and is well known expert of Research, Statistics, and Application of SPSS. He has over 35 years of experience in social work education, research and practice.

He worked as Principal of Roda Mistry College of Social Work for more than 20 years (Jan 84 to August 2004) and Director, Research Center in the same college for 8 years (2004 to 2012). Before joining College of Social work, he taught at MSS Institute of Social Work, Nagpur and Indore School of Social Work (1977-83). Dr. Lal Das has directed more than three dozen research projects for various national and international agencies; developed e lessons and conducted more than 100 short term research training courses/workshops on varied themes such as Recent Trends in Social Research, Social Work Research Methodology, Evaluation Research Methods and Techniques, Programme /Project Evaluation Methods and Techniques, Quantitative Data Analysis using SPSS and computer applications. Dr. Lal Das has published more than 30 publications including nine books. His most popular publications are: Approaches to Social Sciences Research Methods (2013), Quantitative Research in Social Work (2009), Doing Social Research (2008) and Methodology and Techniques of Social Research (1984).

National Association of Professional Social Workers in India, at the 7th Indian Social Work Congress 2019 held at Department of Social Work Lucknow conferred the Life Time Achievement Award to Sir. This honor is conferred to a professional Social Work Educator who has made significant contribution to Social Work Profession and enriched the knowledge base of Social Work Profession.

I encourage each of you to take full advantage of this opportunity by actively participating in the sessions, engaging in thoughtful discussions, asking questions, and seeking clarification whenever needed. Your involvement will greatly enrich your learning experience and maximize the benefits of this workshop.

With these words, I formally declare the Three-Day Workshop on Research Methodology with Hands-on Experience in SPSS open.

Thank you.

Vote of Thanks:
Good afternoon, esteemed resource person, and my dear colleagues.

It is my pleasure to stand before you today at the conclusion of this enriching “Three day workshop on Research Methodology and SPSS hands-on experience”. Over the past three days, we have embarked on a journey of learning, exploration, and practical application.

The hands-on SPSS sessions were particularly valuable. It is one thing to understand statistical concepts in theory, but it is entirely different to apply them to real data. These sessions allowed us to learn by doing—analyzing datasets, running descriptive and inferential statistics, interpreting outputs, and drawing meaningful conclusions. Such practical exposure empowers us to confidently approach our research projects and publications in the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the resource persons, Dr. D.K. Lal Das, for their expert guidance, patience, and for making complex concepts accessible and interesting. Your practical insights and encouragement have truly enriched our learning experience.

I also extend my heartfelt thanks to the organizing Team: Dr. S Adeeb Mujtaba Ali, Dr. Umair Wahedi, Ms. Roqayya Aimun, and myself Dr. Subhana Tasneem and, for putting together this meticulously planned workshop, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

I am thankful to faculty from Deccan School of Pharmacy, Dr. Maryam and Dr. Zeenath for their active engagement in the workshop.

Once again, thank you all for making this workshop a memorable and enriching experience. I wish everyone success in their future research endeavors and may the spirit of inquiry and learning we have nurtured here continue to guide us.

Thank you.