PhD Opportunity in Hydro-Climatology, Water Resources Engineering and AI/ML at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology in

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal is announcing PhD admissions for 2026 Phase II in areas connected to hydro-climatology, climate change impact assessment, AI/ML, hydroclimatic extremes, drought and flood analysis, flash drought forecasting, crop modeling, irrigation water management, surface hydrology, and water resources engineering.

The post is shared by Dr. Vikas Poonia, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at MANIT Bhopal, who leads/mentions the Hydro-Climatology Lab. His research profile and website indicate expertise in droughts, climate modeling, statistical analysis, machine learning, and water resources/environmental sciences.

Eligibility highlights: candidates should be GATE/NET qualified. The post also notes that B.Tech and M.Tech candidates are encouraged to apply, and applicants should consult the official advertisement for complete eligibility and admission rules.

Application deadline: 30 July 2026. Applicants are instructed to apply through the MANIT website only and via the proper channel. The post also provides contact emails for Dr. Poonia for queries.

Funding: no stipend or scholarship amount is specified in the post. Interested students should check the official PhD advertisement on the MANIT website for any additional details on admission, category-wise requirements, and available support.

This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in research on droughts, floods, heatwaves, compound extremes, climate resilience, hydrometeorological hazards, and data-driven water resources studies.