Chetan Badgujar

The Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking PhD graduate students for research at the intersection of AI , computer vision , robotics , digital agriculture , remote sensing , and sensors for biological systems . The post is shared by Chetan Badgujar , Assistant Professor in Biosystems Engineering, together with Sathish Samiappan . The opportunity is for a graduate research assistant position (0.5 FTE) in the UT Department of Biosystems Engineering & Soil Science (BESS). Research themes include food production agriculture, sensing, robotics, and computer vision. The announcement also mentions related skills such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB, microcontrollers, circuit design, 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), image processing, and remote sensing with AGVs. Funding includes a tuition waiver, an annual stipend of about $35,000/year , and health insurance . The expected start date is Fall 2026 . Eligibility: applicants should have a master's or bachelor's degree in biosystems engineering, agricultural and biological engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, with demonstrated research experience and strong communication skills. How to apply: email a CV, cover letter, and supporting documents to Dr. Sathish Samiappan and Dr. Chetan Badgujar, or apply via the UTK graduate application website. The post also points to the graduate school deadline page for application timing.