Visalakshi Talakokula

Mahindra University–Virginia Tech Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT²) has announced that PhD admissions are now open . This is an interdisciplinary research opportunity at Mahindra University in Hyderabad, India, in collaboration with Virginia Tech, USA . The center focuses on transformative and converging technologies, with research themes including AI/ML , smart cities , emerging materials , cancer research , and the water & energy nexus . The broader center mission also emphasizes interdisciplinary work across engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities. This post is aimed at aspiring researchers and scholars seeking PhD study in a collaborative, research-intensive environment. The announcement does not specify stipend, tuition coverage, or other funding details, so applicants should review the official admissions page carefully for programme-specific information. Announcer details in the post identify Dr. Nidhi Goyal from Mahindra University, and the center page lists leadership including Roop L. Mahajan , Visalakshi Talakokula , and M. K. Padmanabhan . The center contact email shown on the website is [email protected] . Interested candidates should use the application link provided in the post, review the MU-VT IARCT² website for details, and apply as soon as possible since the post states admissions are open now.