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