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Doctoral Programmes
Preparing the next generation of researchers scholars
At NIIT University (NU), we value scholarship and the spirit of enquiry. In keeping with our core principle of providing research-driven education, we introduce research from the first year of undergraduate studies so that students can be trained to become familiar with real-world problems and work towards finding solutions. Our doctoral programme is an extension of this unique approach.
NU’s PhD programmes offer curious minds a chance to immerse themselves in deep theoretical analysis with the help of strong mentorships and advanced technological facilities. Research scholars adhere to rigorous academic training. They work closely with international universities and research organisations and produce original research of high quality. Working closely with faculty, our doctoral candidates immerse themselves in an intellectually driven, research-oriented atmosphere and work towards generating knowledge that can be applied to practice and policies. Read More
NU’s PhD programmes offer curious minds a chance to immerse themselves in deep theoretical analysis with the help of strong mentorships and advanced technological facilities. Research scholars adhere to rigorous academic training. They work closely with international universities and research organisations and produce original research of high quality. Working closely with faculty, our doctoral candidates immerse themselves in an intellectually driven, research-oriented atmosphere and work towards generating knowledge that can be applied to practice and policies. Read More
Why NU?
As a multidisciplinary university, NU encourages multidisciplinary research. Our well-qualified faculty members who supervise research span diverse disciplines such as engineering, biotechnology, the sciences, humanities and management. Since the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum also mandates research, our faculty members formulate research problems so that there may be a seamless link between the research undertaken at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The focus is on connecting with industry as the end-user of the research.
Research at NU is funded by several government bodies and industry partnerships. In fact, with our strong industry linkage, NU offers easy access to immediate challenges facing the industry that require immaculately researched solutions. Industry professionals become co-supervisors to our research scholars. These connections provide plenty of exciting career opportunities in industry research labs to our doctoral students.
NU is situated in the Japanese Industrial Zone in Neemrana, Rajasthan. With a plethora of companies in the immediate vicinity of the university, there are plenty of opportunities for students to choose a problem of interest to these companies.
Employed professionals are welcome to apply as part-time scholars to our current portfolio of PhD programmes, while continuing to work at their present companies. Their research can be related to their current role in industry, and to the work they are doing at their organisation. This adds value to their employers as well.
A well-qualified full-time research scholar receives a handsome fellowship remuneration from the university in lieu of the academic work they put in at the university in the form of a full waiver of programme fees.
Currently, NU offers PhD specialisations in the following eight domains:
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Educational Technology
- Electronics & Communications
- Geographic Information Systems
- Mathematics & Basic Sciences
- Management
- Humanities and Social Sciences
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PhD Biotechnology
NU’s doctoral programme in Biotechnology prepares doctoral students to capitalise on the explosive growth and career opportunities in the industrial and academic biotechnology sectors. Combining coursework in multi-disciplinary and interrelated subjects, intense laboratory-based research, in-house seminars and international conferences, this intensive programme will hone the must-have skills that today’s biotechnology employers demand. NU’s experience-driven integrative programme will help arm students with a portfolio of their work by the end of the programme.
PhD Computer Science and Engineering
Computer science plays a critical role in virtually every industry vertical. NU’s doctoral programme in Computer Science helps candidates build on their prior knowledge and experience in the field. The programme aims to train research scholars aspiring to become faculty in academic institutions or scientists in government or corporate research laboratories.
PhD Educational Technology
Nu’s doctoral programme in Educational Technology is an interdisciplinary programme that blends information technology, instructional design and education theory. Doctoral students will conduct research in the design, implementation and assessment of educational media and technological initiatives.
PhD Electronics and Communications
NU’s doctoral programme in Electronics and Communications helps scholars develop their fundamental skills in engineering analysis and problem solving that is required to conduct experiments, apply formulae and techniques to solve complex electronic and communications engineering problems. The interdisciplinary programme aims to help students research current and future advance electronic systems and contribute to their implementation.
PhD Geographic Information Systems
NU’s doctoral programme in Geographic Information Systems is designed to develop scholars who can evolve the field of geospatial technologies by developing improved theories, new technologies, innovative methodologies, sophisticated quantitative analysis and integrative applications.
PhD Mathematics and Basic Sciences
NU’s doctoral programmes in Mathematics and Basic Sciences offers PhDs in Physics, Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics, Catalytic Chemistry, Material Chemistry and Organic Synthesis. The interdisciplinary programmes are aimed at doctoral students who wish to conduct discipline-based academic, laboratory or industry research or aspire to leadership positions in the field of education. Scholars have the opportunity for high-level research and will advance their knowledge of basic and applied Science and Mathematics.
PhD Management
NU’s doctoral programme in Management focuses on relevant research that can address managerial and theoretical challenges faced by the economy, organisation, group or individual. This interdisciplinary programme encourages scholars to draw insights not only from different areas of management but also from other disciplines such as social sciences, physical sciences, engineering and technology.
PhD Humanities and Social Sciences
NU’s doctoral programme in Humanities and Social Sciences is designed for students who wish to advance their knowledge in disparate domains. This intersectional, interdisciplinary programme integrates theory and practice, and spans a wide range of subjects.
PhDs Awarded
| Name | Research Topic | Area | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Co-Supervisors (If any) | Mode of Ph.D. | Enrollment Number | Registration Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhushan Kumar Talwar | Designing an Integrated Framework for a Global E-Tutoring Solution | Educational Technology (ET) | Dr. Shradha Kanwar | Prof. Vijay Mandke | Part-Time (External) | D901112FET271 | July 2012 | 2017 |
| ALKA DEVI | Genetic Manipulation in Lactobacillus brevis for butanol synthesis | Biotechnology (BT) | Prof. Sunil Khanna | Dr. Narayan Kumar | Part-Time (External) | D901112FBT265 | July 2012 | 2019 |
| LIZA GOYAL | Cloning of Butanol Synthesis pathway Genes from Clostridium Acetobutylicum into New Microbial Hos | Biotechnology (BT) | Prof. Sunil Khanna | None | Full-Time (Internal) | D901112FBT267 | July 2012 | 2019 |
| UDAY KRANTI | Designing Learning-Design Methodologies for False Beginners Towards Business Process Effectiveness | Educational Technology (ET) | Shradha Kanwar | Prof. Vijay Mandke | Part-Time (External) | D901112FET276 | July 2012 | 2019 |
| Upadhyay Praveenkumar Ramprakash | Development of Novel Methodologies for Synthesis of Platform and Biologically Active Molecules Using Ruthenium-Based Nanocatalytic System | Chemistry | Dr. Vivek Srivastava | None | Part-Time (External) | D501115FSCI309 | July 2015 | 2019 |
| Vikas Upadhyaya | Multiple Sensor approach for security and Surveillance | Electronics and Communication (ECE) | Prof. Navin K Kapur | Dr Soharab Hossain Shaikh, Dr Neha Tiwari | Part-Time (internal) | D501213FEC397 | January 2014 | 2020 |
| PRASHANT BARAL | Mapping and Modelling of Mountaing Permfrost in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region Using GIS and Remote Sensing Methods | Geographic Information System (GIS) | Mohd Anul Huq | None | Full-Time (Internal) | D501216FGS397 | January 2016 | 2021 |
| SANJEEV DHAR | Subsidiary Management with reference to Related Party Transaction as a tool for enhancing corporate performance- A Study of select Indian Organization | MANAGEMENT(MGMT) | Dr. Sankersan Sarkar | Dr Sushil Kalyani, Dr Raj K Kovid | Part-Time (External) | D501213FMG394 | Jan 2013 | 2021 |
| RAHUL SHANDILYA | Influence of Customers’ Digital Persona on Their Online Buying Behavioral Aspects | Management(MGMT) | Dr. Neeti Mathur | NA | Part-Time (External) | PH17GMG268 | July 2017 | 2023 |
| ARUN KUMAR | Role of RMS Framework in NPA Management- A Study of Select Banks in India | Management(MGMT) | Dr. Shushil Kalyani | None | Part-Time (internal) | D501215FMGT369 | January 2015 | 2023 |
| JETENDRA JOSHI | Fast Data Dissemination in Intelligent Transportation System | Electronics & Communication (ECE) | Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh | None | Part-Time (internal) | D501213FEC396 | January 2014 | 2023 |
| Charu Kapoor | Role of Organizational Support in the Motivation of Employees to Complete Online Counting Education Program | Management (MGMT) | Dr. Deepak Khanna | Dr. Kapil Pandla | Full-Time (External) | D501116FMGT366 | July 2016 | 2023 |
| Supratik Banerjee | Enhancement and Development of In-Network Caching Techniques for better QoE in ICN | COMPUTER SCIENCE& Engineering (CSE) | Dr Sanjay Kumar Biswas | NA | Part-Time (Internal) | D501216FCS394 | January 2016 | 2023 |
| Prashant Gautam | Ionic Liquid-Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles for Novel Methodology | Chemistry | Dr. Vivek Srivasatava | NA | Part-Time (External) | D501216FSC399 | January 2016 | 2023 |
| Heena Bisht | Bioremediation of heavy metals from polluted site | Biotechnology (BT) | Dr. Narayan Kumar | NA | Part-Time (External) | PH20ABT550 | January 2020 | 2024 |
Doctoral Candidates
| Name | Research Topic | Area | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Co-Supervisors (If any) | Mode of Ph.D. | Enrollment Number | Registration Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRASAD BALASAHEB WALE | Flood Inundation Analysis using Remote Sensing & GIS Techniques over Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. | Geographic Information System (GIS) | Dr. Thota Sivasankar | Prof.Ratna Sanyal | Full-Time (internal) | PH20AGS552 | January 2021 |
| SHUBHRA VERMA | The entanglement of Memory, Violence and trauma is selected south Asian migration narratives | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | Dr.Ratika Kaushik | None | Full-Time (internal) | PH22GHSS254 | July 2022 |
| SURENDER SINGH | Threat Detection in Modern Computer Networks. | Computer Science & Engerning (CSE) | Dr. Kumar Nitesh | None | Part-Time (internal) | PH22GCS447 | July 2022 |
| VENKATESH PITHANI | “Cloud-based automated solution to perform multi-crop classification using Google Earth Engine (GEE) and Machine Learning Algorithms” | Geographic Information System (GIS) | Dr. Thota Sivasanka | Dr. Hari Shankar Srivastava | Part-Time (External) | PH20HGS261 | July 2020 |
| VIVEK KUMAR ANAND | “Adversarial Machine Learning for Malware Detection and Evasion” | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | Dr. Anirban Das | None | Part-Time (internal) | PH21GCS002 | July 2021 |
| TEJAS SANJAY DONGRE | Course-work ongoing | Management (MGMT) | SUSHIL KALYANI | None | Part-Time (External) | PH23-G05-937 | July 2023 |
| PRADEEP AGRAWAL | Main Hypothesis: The efficient implementation of PMGSY in different states significantly influence the rural economy, livelihoods, businesses, and tourism opportunities in India | Humanities and Social Science (HSS) | Dr. Gurendra Nath Bhardwaj | None | Part-Time (External) | PH22AHSS669 | January 2023 |
| BIPIN KUMAR | To Develop a Framework for Teaching Learning Process to Enhance the Employability of Undergraduates Using Project-Based Learning as an Additive Curriculum | Educational Technology (ET) | Dr Yogendra Pal | Dr Vivek Srivastava | Part-Time (External) | PH17GET273 | July 2017 |
| MS. SHIVANI VARSHNEY | __ | BT&BI | Dr. Utkarsh Raj | __ | Part-Time (internal) | PH24-G02-710 | 2024 |
| MR. RAJARSHI DAS | __ | BT&BI | Dr. Sanjeev Kumar | __ | Full-Time (internal) | PH24-G02-411 | 2024 |
| VIVEK SAXENA | __ | MGMT | Dr. Sushil Kalyani | __ | Part-Time (internal) | PH24-GMG-691 | 2024 |
| MEERA DATTA | System Design and Implementaion of VSM based Connectomnal Instrution Organization for Future’ Learning and Employability | ET | Dr. Vinay Sharma | Prof. Vijay Mandke | Part-Time (internal) | DS01216FET393 | 2017 |
| Mr. SIDDHARTH GURNANI | __ | HSS | Prof. Ritu Dangwal | Prof. Sugata Mitra | Part-Time | PH24-G03-934 | 2025 |
| Ms. JYOTI KUMARI | __ | MBS | Dr. Ganpathirao Mardana | __ | Part-Time | PH24AMAT2604 | 2025 |
| Ms.PRIYANKA BISWAS | __ | ECE | Dr. Vikas Upadhyaya | __ | Part-Time | PH24-G04-419 | 2025 |
| Ms.GEETICA RASTOGI | __ | MGMT | __ | __ | Part-Time | PH24AMG2690 | 2025 |
| Mr. SUMIT VISHWAKARMA | __ | HSS | Dr. Ratika Kaushik | __ | Part-Time | PH24AHSS2689 | 2025 |