Shasanka Sekhar Rout

GLA University is advertising PhD admissions in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) for the 2026–27 session (Odd Semester 2026). The supervision call is focused on VLSI Design and Semiconductor Technology , with additional emerging research directions mentioned in the post including Embedded Systems and IoT , Communication Systems and Signal Processing , RF/Microwave/Antenna Design , Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications , and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies . The announcer is Dr. Shasanka Sekhar Rout , an Assistant Professor , who states that there are 02 vacancies under his supervision . The post emphasizes opportunities for interdisciplinary and international research collaboration , high-quality publications, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Eligibility highlights: candidates with valid MPhil/NET/GPAT/SLET/GATE scores or those exempted from the written test may be considered. The post also notes that management/CS/CEA scholars may have an added advantage. The announcement is clearly for a PhD opening ; it is not a postdoc or masters call. Funding: financial assistance will be offered to deserving full-time scholars. The poster also shows the broader PhD programme fee structure and mentions that full-time and part-time PhD programmes are available. Application process: interested candidates should email their CV to [email protected] with the subject line Application for Ph.D Opportunity in ECE Research . The linked post and poster indicate an admission cycle with online registration and an entrance test/interview process. Deadline: the poster states last date of submission: 15 June 2026 . Research fit: this opportunity is especially relevant for applicants interested in ECE, VLSI, semiconductor devices, embedded hardware, wireless communication, signal processing, RF and antenna systems, and AI/ML for electronics applications.