Rajesh Kannan Megalingam

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) is inviting applications for a full-time funded PhD position at the SMART Center (Sustainable Mobility Automotive Research Technology) on the Amritapuri campus in India. The research themes are centered on Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Robotics , and related areas in intelligent transportation. Topics include AI-driven autonomous driving and intelligent decision-making , connected/cooperative/software-defined transportation systems , smart mobility and intelligent traffic management , digital twins , safety and cybersecurity for autonomous transportation , and sustainable and electrified intelligent mobility . Eligibility mentions a B.Tech. or M.Tech. in ECE, Computer Science, Mechanical, EEE, Intelligent Transportation , or a related discipline. The post is aimed at highly motivated candidates seeking doctoral research in mobility systems, autonomous vehicles, and trustworthy transportation technologies. Funding is strong: a fellowship of ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month , with enhanced opportunities up to ₹55,000 per month , plus research infrastructure support up to ₹10 lakhs , publication support up to ₹6 lakhs , international collaboration and conference travel funding, and innovation/patent/startup ecosystem support. The announcer is Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam , Head of the Amrita Center for Advanced Robotics, Director of Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs, and Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The post links to a LinkedIn update for application details. No deadline is stated in the post.

HuT Labs, Center for AI and Robotics at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), is inviting applications for full-time funded PhD positions at the Amritapuri campus. The opening is led by Rajesh Kannan Megalingam , Head of the Amrita Center for Advanced Robotics, Director of Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs, and Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. The research environment is centered on robotics and AI with strong links to humanitarian and applied technology. Research areas include: embodied artificial intelligence and cognitive robotics; human-centered healthcare and assistive robotics; multi-robot systems and swarm intelligence; autonomous field robotics for agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring; and soft robotics, bio-inspired robotics, and next-generation robotic mechanisms. Eligibility : candidates should hold a B.Tech. or M.Tech. in ECE, Robotics and Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, EEE, Computer Science, or a related discipline. The post is aimed at highly motivated applicants for doctoral research. Funding is substantial: a fellowship of ₹30,000–₹40,000 per month, with enhanced opportunities up to ₹55,000 per month; research infrastructure support up to ₹10 lakhs; publication support up to ₹6 lakhs; international collaboration and conference travel funding; and innovation, patent, and startup ecosystem support. This is a strong opportunity for students interested in robotics, AI, autonomous systems, assistive technologies, swarm intelligence, soft robotics, and field robotics with real-world impact. How to apply : use the LinkedIn post link provided and follow the application instructions in the announcement. No deadline was specified in the post.