PhD Opportunity in Hydro-Climatology, Water Resources Engineering and AI/ML at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal is announcing
PhD admissions for 2026 Phase II
in areas connected to
hydro-climatology, climate change impact assessment, AI/ML, hydroclimatic extremes, drought and flood analysis, flash drought forecasting, crop modeling, irrigation water management, surface hydrology, and water resources engineering
.
The post is shared by
Dr. Vikas Poonia
, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at MANIT Bhopal, who leads/mentions the
Hydro-Climatology Lab
. His research profile and website indicate expertise in droughts, climate modeling, statistical analysis, machine learning, and water resources/environmental sciences.
Eligibility highlights:
candidates should be
GATE/NET qualified
. The post also notes that
B.Tech and M.Tech candidates are encouraged to apply
, and applicants should consult the official advertisement for complete eligibility and admission rules.
Application deadline:
30 July 2026. Applicants are instructed to apply
through the MANIT website only
and via the proper channel. The post also provides contact emails for Dr. Poonia for queries.
Funding:
no stipend or scholarship amount is specified in the post. Interested students should check the official PhD advertisement on the MANIT website for any additional details on admission, category-wise requirements, and available support.
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in research on droughts, floods, heatwaves, compound extremes, climate resilience, hydrometeorological hazards, and data-driven water resources studies.
