Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, offers a full-time Ph.D. program in various thrust areas of research. The program is designed to keep pace with the rapidly evolving electronics industry, requiring unwavering passion and an urge to innovate.

Research Areas

The department offers a Ph.D. program in the following research areas:

• Microelectronics and VLSI Design
• Embedded Systems
• Power Systems and Power Electronics
• Instrumentation and Control
• Communication Systems and Signal Processing

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, candidates must have:

• An M.Sc. (Physics) or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test, followed by an interview
• Candidates who have cleared the CSIR-JRF will be exempted from the written test
• Candidates working in reputed government and private organizations can apply for a part-time Ph.D. program

Financial Assistance

Full-time Ph.D. students admitted to the program are eligible for an institute fellowship of Rs. 28,000 or Rs. 31,000 per month in the first year, based on their qualifications at the time of admission. Higher fellowships may be available in subsequent years.

Admission Process

To learn more about the Ph.D. admissions process at BITS-Pilani, please visit the website.

Faculty

The department has a group of highly experienced faculty members who are also researchers in their areas of expertise. Some of the faculty members include:

• Ashwani Saini, Sr. Lab Instructor
• Chelladurai C, Sr. Lab Instructor
• Dr. Abdul Rajak A.R., Associate Professor and Head of Department
• Dr. Adarsh Ganesan, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ananth Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Ashutosh Mishra, Assistant Professor

Resources

The department has 45 research and teaching labs, including 41 teaching labs and 4 research labs. The department has published 142 research papers in 2021 and has received sponsored funding of Rs. 2.4 crores since January 2021.

Conclusion

The Ph.D. program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, is a comprehensive program that offers students the opportunity to pursue research in various thrust areas. With a strong faculty and excellent resources, the program is designed to produce high-quality researchers who can contribute to the advancement of the field.