Nitheesh K.

Ph.D. openings in Transportation Engineering are available at Mahindra University for the Fall 2026 (August intake) . The opportunity is led by Assistant Professor Nitheesh K. in the Department of Civil Engineering, with a focus on high-impact, real-world transportation problems. Research areas include transport network resilience , disaster risk assessment of road infrastructure , evacuation planning on road networks , and network optimization for emergency scenarios . Additional directions include travel behaviour and choice modelling , traffic and pedestrian safety , driver behaviour , and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) . The post highlights a research environment centered on publication-oriented work , close mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and policy-relevant applications. The broader Mahindra University Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences programme is described as a research-intensive doctoral programme with structured coursework, research initiation, comprehensive examination, and thesis work, typically completed in about four years. Funding : the poster notes that stipend is as per university norms . The university page also mentions access to strong research infrastructure, upgraded laboratories, and sponsored projects, but no fixed stipend amount is given in the post. Eligibility : the post does not list detailed academic thresholds, but it is aimed at motivated Ph.D. candidates with interest in transportation engineering and related quantitative, computational, and safety-focused research. Applicants should be prepared to work on interdisciplinary problems with societal impact. How to apply : interested candidates should email [email protected] for more details and use the provided application link. The post also points to the Mahindra University Ph.D. in Engineering page for programme information. Application window : Fall 2026 / August intake.