Himilo University Centre for Research and Development (HUCRD) is a unique center that emphasize on scientific research and analysis, development and acquisition, and systems engineering and integration. The University aims to leverage its “size, diversity, and interdisciplinary culture into competitive advantages that lead to reputation gains.” The purpose of the university is not concentrate only disseminating knowledge but also create new knowledge and innovation.

Right from its inception the Centre has been quite active in establishing a multi-disciplinary and inter-institutional research base and has made considerable progress in the research areas like Health, Economics, Leadership and Governance, Technology, Fisheries Development, Judicial Systems, Environment, Contemporary Islamic world and agro-business.