Full-time PhD in Mathematics, Control Theory, AI, and Autonomous Systems at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Chennai Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Chennai Campus) is advertising a full-time PhD opening in Mathematics with a strong interdisciplinary focus on control theory, optimization, AI, autonomous systems, robotics, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, and networked control.

The advertised research theme is Reliable Event-Triggered Control for Connected Autonomous Vehicles using Hybrid Physical-and-Data-Driven Modelling. The broader topic list also includes differential equations and control, modeling and simulation, complex and nonlinear systems, rough sets/graphs/optimization, and advanced control systems such as platooning control for connected autonomous vehicles and event-triggered control.

The post is associated with Dr. P. Selvaraj, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Mathematics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The post also links to the official Amrita PhD admissions portal and the faculty profile page.

Eligibility: M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Tech, M.E., or equivalent. Final-year master’s students may also apply. Preferred skills include MATLAB/Simulink, control system design, machine learning, and optimization techniques. Candidates from Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, AI, Robotics, and related areas are encouraged.

Funding: Full-time scholars receive a fellowship of ₹30,000 per month with annual increments for 3 years, extendable by 1 year, plus additional support for research infrastructure and publications.

Application window: Deadline is 31 May 2026. The official portal states that this is the only portal for doctoral applications at Amrita and that the application fee is non-refundable.

How to apply: Register on the official admissions portal, complete personal details, pay the application fee, and continue the remaining steps before interview/test. International candidates are directed to the international admissions portal.