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Vellore Institute Of Technology

PhD/Direct PhD Opportunity in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, and AI at VIT Chennai Vellore Institute of Technology in India

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

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India

University

Vellore Institute Of Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Energy Storage
Smart Grid Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Engineering
Digital Twin Technology
Internet Of Things
Microgrid Technology
Optimisation
Power System
Power Electronic
ML

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About this position

Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D. research opportunities are being invited at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai in the School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT) for the January 2027 session.

The opening is supervised by Dr. Subhendu Sekhar Sahoo, Associate Professor at VIT Chennai. The research themes are strongly interdisciplinary and sit at the intersection of Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and modern energy technologies.

Research areas mentioned include renewable energy and hybrid energy systems, DFIG-based wind energy with fault ride-through (FRT/LVRT), power electronics, FACTS and HVDC, smart grids, microgrids, energy management, AI/ML for power systems, energy storage and battery health monitoring, digital twin, IoT, intelligent energy systems, and data-driven modelling, prediction, and optimization.

Applicants should be motivated, research-oriented, and have strong fundamentals, curiosity, and commitment to publishing high-quality research. The post specifically suggests candidates with an M.Tech/M.E./relevant postgraduate background for Ph.D. consideration.

Interested candidates may contact Dr. Subhendu Sekhar Sahoo directly at [email protected] or by phone at 8093579282. The post is for VIT Chennai and references the VITREE – January 2027 session.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants should be motivated and research-oriented, with strong fundamentals, curiosity, commitment to research, and an ambition to publish high-quality research and develop real-world solutions. The post specifically mentions M.Tech/M.E./relevant postgraduate students as suitable candidates for Ph.D. consideration.

How to apply

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Subhendu Sekhar Sahoo by email or phone to express interest in the Ph.D./Direct Ph.D. opportunity. Mention your background and research interests in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or AI-related power systems topics.

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