Sathwika Bavikadi

Rochester Institute of Technology is advertising a fully funded PhD opening in the Department of Computer Engineering for Fall 2026. The position is with Sathwika Bavikadi , Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology, and focuses on Processing-in-Memory (PIM) Architectures , Machine Learning , and Large Language Model (LLM) Optimization . Ideal applicants should be self-motivated and driven, with a background in digital design , computer architecture , and machine learning . Preferred technical skills include VHDL , Verilog , and Python . Experience in VLSI and machine learning is an added advantage. This is a fully funded PhD opportunity. The post does not mention a stipend amount, tuition details, or a formal application portal; instead, applicants are asked to email the supervisor directly. To apply, send a CV, transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests to [email protected] with the subject line [PhD application: RIT_Fall_2026] . Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Relevant study areas include Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering , Machine Learning , and hardware/system design topics related to PIM and LLM acceleration.