PhD Program

PhD Program Overview

Advancing knowledge through rigorous doctoral research and academic excellence

19

Research Supervisors

41

PhD Scholars

4

Research Centers

51

PhD Vacancies

PhD Research Centers

Institute-level PhD Coordinator: Dr. Sandip T. Mali

Sr. No. Programme Name PhD Coordinator No. of Guides No. of PhD Scholars No. of PhD Vacancies
1 Computer Engineering Dr. Meghana Lokhande 6 12 10
2 E&TC Engineering Dr. Dipti Khurge 6 16 16
3 Mechanical Engineering Dr. Neeta A. Mandhare 5 12 18
4 Civil Engineering Dr. Shailendra P. Banne 2 1 7
Total 19 41 51

PhD Program Components

Comprehensive resources and information for prospective and current doctoral scholars

Supervisors & Scholars

Connect with experienced research supervisors and explore our vibrant doctoral research community.

Our faculty comprises distinguished researchers with expertise across diverse engineering and technology domains. Browse supervisor profiles, research interests, current scholars, and ongoing research work to find the perfect match for your doctoral journey.

Expert Supervisors

Experienced faculty members recognized as research supervisors by SPPU

Active Scholars

Doctoral candidates pursuing cutting-edge research across departments

Research Domains

Multiple specializations in emerging technology and engineering areas

Academic Excellence

Quality research output with international publications and patents

Course Work & Regulations

Comprehensive guidelines on PhD course work requirements, academic regulations, and program structure.

Understand the complete roadmap of your doctoral journey including course work credits, research methodology requirements, examination patterns, thesis guidelines, and SPPU regulations. Access detailed information on timelines, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Course Work

Structured curriculum with mandatory research methodology and specialization courses

SPPU Guidelines

Official regulations and policies governing the PhD program

Program Timeline

Clear milestones from admission to thesis submission and viva voce

Assessment Criteria

Comprehensive evaluation framework for coursework and research progress

Research Focus Areas

Explore our diverse research domains and specializations available for doctoral studies

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Deep learning, neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, and AI applications in various domains

Internet of Things & Embedded Systems

IoT architectures, sensor networks, edge computing, smart systems, and embedded system design

Cybersecurity & Cryptography

Network security, blockchain technology, information security, cryptographic protocols, and security analytics

Cloud Computing & Big Data

Distributed systems, data analytics, cloud architectures, scalability, and big data processing frameworks

Renewable Energy & Power Systems

Solar energy, wind power, smart grids, energy storage, and sustainable power generation technologies

Wireless Communication & Networks

5G/6G technologies, wireless sensor networks, mobile communications, and advanced networking protocols

Join Our Doctoral Research Community

Embark on your PhD journey with PCCoE and contribute to cutting-edge research in emerging technologies. Our experienced supervisors and world-class research infrastructure provide the perfect environment for academic excellence.