PhD at School of Engineering and Applied Science

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Ahmedabad University encourages high quality research through doctoral degree programmes. Ahmedabad University is actively involved in the process of building networks and partnerships with leading institutes, enabling faculty and scholars to work with peers across the world.

The doctoral degree programme at the School of Engineering and Applied Science of Ahmedabad University offers an inter-disciplinary exposure to research and provides the students an opportunity for building a career in academia, or R&D sectors of industry. Faculty members of the School of Engineering and Applied Science are actively involved in research and project-based-teaching and have received (external) research grants from government funding agencies and industry, and (internal) research grants from Ahmedabad University. For more details on research areas please refer to faculty profiles.

School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad University, invites applications for the doctoral programme, in:

APPLIED SCIENCES

Applied Chemistry, covering the broad the areas of

Material Science
Surface Science and Nanotechnology

Applied Physics, covering the broad areas of

Complex systems
Thin Films Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Systems

ENGINEERING

Chemical Engineering, covering the broad areas of

Air Pollution Treatment
Catalysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Energy Storage and Carbon Capture Materials
Process Integration
Water Treatment Processes
Soft Matter

Mechanical Engineering, covering the broad areas of

Machine Design
Mechatronics
Production and Manufacturing
Thermo-Fluids Engineering
Solar Energy
Applied/Bio/Opto Mechanics
Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Additive Manufacturing

Computer Science and Engineering, covering the broad areas of

Artiﬁcial Intelligence
Algorithms and Optimization
Big Data Analytics
Blockchain Technology
Computer Vision
Computer Networks
Cloud Computing
Cyber-Physicals Systems
Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
Theoretical Computer Science
Wireless Communication
Antenna Design & Development
RF and Microwave Circuits and Systems
Industry 4.0 Sensors & Automation Systems
Computer Architecture and High-Performance Systems
VLSI Subsystem Design
Intelligent Transportation Systems

Programme Must Knows

Disciplines:

Chemical Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Applied Chemistry | Applied Physics

Eligibilty

General Eligibility: BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MSc with a minimum of 55% marks
For Chemical Engineering: BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MSc in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemistry; any other degree may be accepted solely at the discretion of School of Engineering, Ahmedabad University.
For Computer Science and Engineering: BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MSc in Computer Science or Mathematics, Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering; any other degree may be accepted solely at the discretion of School of Engineering, Ahmedabad University.
For Mechanical Engineering: MTech/ME/BTech/BE in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and allied branches.

Professor Aditi Singhal, Chair, PhD Programme, School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Admission

Students are admitted twice every year. The online application process for the monsoon semester starts in February and the list of selected candidates is declared in early June. The online application process for the winter semester starts in September and the list of selected candidates is declared in December. Submit the completed application form online along with the required fees and all supporting documents through the portal.

Eligible and qualifying candidates will be short-listed based on merit, the submitted documents, statement of purpose, and any essay (if required). They will be required to appear for a written test and/or panel interview. The dates for written test/interview will be notified in advance

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Financial Support

Ahmedabad University awards full tuition fee waiver and financial support to full-time doctoral students. The financial support could be either as either University Assistantship or University Fellowship, or from sponsored projects. We offer University Assistantships at INR 40,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver, and University Fellowships at INR 50,000 per month plus tuition fee waiver.

Faculty

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Faculty

Chair PhD Programme at the School of Engineering and Applied Science: Professor Aditi Singhal

Doctoral Programme Policy

Policies regarding Design and Conduct of the Doctoral Programmes

Doctoral Programme Policy