Sathwika Bavikadi

Rochester Institute of Technology is recruiting a fully funded PhD student for Fall 2026 in the Department of Computer Engineering . The position is in the research group of Sathwika Bavikadi , Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at RIT, and focuses on Processing-in-Memory (PIM) Architectures , Machine Learning , and Large Language Model (LLM) Optimization . This opportunity is well suited to students interested in computer architecture , digital design , and hardware/software co-design. Preferred preparation includes foundations in digital design , computer architecture , and machine learning . Strong programming skills in VHDL , Verilog , and Python are desired, and experience in VLSI or machine learning is an added advantage. The post states that the PhD position is fully funded . Interested candidates should email the supervisor with a CV, transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests. The subject line should be [PhD application: RIT_Fall_2026] . Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Institution: Rochester Institute of Technology, United States. Application timing: Fall 2026.