Siddharth Mehrotra

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is hiring a PhD candidate for the project “AI-Enabled Intelligent Prosthetic Arm” . The opportunity is positioned at the intersection of Mechanical Engineering , Computer Science , Robotics , and Design Research , with a strong focus on building practical, translational technology. The post highlights a distinctive PhD trajectory through the PhD DRIVE programme at BITS Pilani, where scholars can work toward TRL 5+ technologies , license innovations to industry, and potentially launch a venture-backed startup . This makes the opening especially attractive for candidates interested not only in research, but also in prototyping, product development, and commercialization. Funding and benefits: the selected candidate will receive a fellowship of ₹55,000–₹60,000 per month , along with seed funding for prototype development , preferential startup incubation through the BITS innovation ecosystem, mentorship from industry experts, and training in venture creation and commercialization. Eligibility/preferences: the ideal applicant should enjoy building hardware, writing code, experimenting with sensors, and translating research into practical products. The project is transdisciplinary, so applicants with interests spanning assistive technology, robotics, AI, embedded systems, and design-oriented engineering are likely to fit well. Supervision/announcement: the post is shared by Siddharth Mehrotra , Assistant Professor at BITS Pilani, together with Yogesh Singh and Vinti Agarwal . Deadline: 26 July 2026 . Interested candidates should review the job description referenced in the post and follow the application instructions provided there.