Pioneer research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and innovation

The doctor of philosophy programme (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering provides a platform to Candidates to explore their research skills in a specialised area and to develop a dissertation that embodies the results of original research and gives evidence of high merit. The Candidates acquire a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialized research skills in core aspects of civil engineering to advance learning and/or professional practice. The faculty at department of civil engineering, comprising a multi-disciplinary team, attempts to deliver industry relevant, original solutions in an ethical and sustainable way. The team, through its doctoral programme, endeavours to develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society. Many peer reviewed articles and patents are published by the faculty as an outcome of doctoral research. The research is strongly supported by state of art experimental and computational facilities, many of which are procured through research grants from reputed organizations including AICTE, MOUs with recognized academic institutes like Politecnico De Milano of Italy and industries. Broad areas of research available at the school include

Structural Engineering
Construction & Management
Environmental Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Tunnel Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Applications offers a highly research-intensive full-time and part-time Doctorate programme and provides Candidates with excellent facilities and expert guidance to support their research endeavors. The programme is designed to help postgraduate Candidates develop research skills and prepare for careers in academia or research. The programme provides specialised training in research components such as hypothesis creation, research questions, literature review, research ethics, and the use of online tools and resources. The programme has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and encourages Candidates to pursue innovative and entrepreneurial ideas in their chosen areas of study. The Candidates are encouraged to find the solution to the problems faced by society and different domains of technology in computer science and other fields.

The Department of Computer Science and Applications offers a highly research-intensive full-time and part-time Doctorate programme and provides students with excellent facilities and expert guidance to support their research endeavours.

The Department offers the regular PhD programme as well as a PhD programme in collaboration with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The programme is designed to help postgraduate students develop research skills and prepare for careers in academia or research. The programme provides specialised training in research components such as hypothesis creation, research questions, literature review, research ethics, and the use of online tools and resources. The programme has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and encourages students to pursue innovative and entrepreneurial ideas in their chosen areas of study. The students are encouraged to find the solution to the problems faced by society and different domains of technology in computer science and other fields.

The Department of Computer Science and Applications offers a highly research-intensive full-time and part-time Doctorate programme and provides students with excellent facilities and expert guidance to support their research endeavors. The programme is designed to help postgraduate students develop research skills and prepare for careers in academia or research. The programme provides specialised training in research components such as hypothesis creation, research questions, literature review, research ethics, and the use of online tools and resources. The programme has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and encourages students to pursue innovative and entrepreneurial ideas in their chosen areas of study. The students are encouraged to find the solution to the problems faced by society and different domains of technology in computer science and other fields.

A doctoral programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering aims to create distinguished professionals who shall play a leading role in transforming the industry through research, advanced development, teaching, or entrepreneurship. The Department is committed to long-term research in frontier areas like Wireless Communication, Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning, Computer vision, VLSI Design & Embedded system. Faculty and Candidates of the Department of ECE have published 400+ papers in reputed journals and indexed conferences and filed more than 30 patents in the last three years. The Department offers the regular PhD programme as well as a PhD programme in collaboration with Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Candidates and faculty conduct research projects in thrust areas of Electronics & Communication Engineering. The University has ongoing academic and research collaborations with many universities, research institutes, social health care groups and industries. Organizations like Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Semiconductors Lab Chandigarh and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are also a part of the collaboration enabling the university to keep pace with expanding frontiers of knowledge and global developments. Ph.D. programmes offered by the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering:

Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) in collaboration with ARAI

Technology is changing at a very rapid pace, and it is nearly impossible to cope with modern problems without research. To provide solutions to these problems as well as to understand the various underlying mechanisms that affect the proposed solutions, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers Ph.D. programme in Mechanical Engineering where Ph.D. supervisors and research scholars work on fundamental and applied research in an interdisciplinary manner. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has expert faculty members working in several areas covering almost all the core as well as allied disciplines of mechanical engineering. Various published research papers in international peer reviewed journals and several granted patents reflect the command and expertise of Ph.D. supervisors in their areas of interests. As a Ph.D. degree requirement, the research scholar is required to take coursework for a minimum period of one semester which trains them in the fundamentals of research like hypothesis creation, research methodology, use of tools and more. The scholars are engaged in research in a variety of areas including

Design Engineering
Materials and Manufacturing
Thermal Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Electric Vehicles Design and Battery Management System
Energy Engineering

Technology is changing at a very rapid pace, and it is nearly impossible to cope with modern problems without research. To provide solutions to these problems as well as to understand the various underlying mechanisms that affect the proposed solutions, the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers Ph.D. programme in Mechanical Engineering where Ph.D. supervisors and research scholars work on fundamental and applied research in an interdisciplinary manner.

The Department offers the regular PhD programme as well as a PhD programme in collaboration with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The Department of Mechanical Engineering has expert faculty members working in several areas covering almost all the core as well as allied disciplines of mechanical engineering. Various published research papers in international peer reviewed journals and several granted patents reflect the command and expertise of Ph.D. supervisors in their areas of interests.

As a Ph.D. degree requirement, the research scholar is required to take coursework for a minimum period of one semester which trains them in the fundamentals of research like hypothesis creation, research methodology, use of tools and more. The scholars are engaged in research in a variety of areas including

Design Engineering
Materials and Manufacturing
Thermal Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Robotics and Automation
Electric Vehicles Design and Battery Management System
Energy Engineering

The School of Petroleum Engineering registers candidate for Ph.D. degree in Petroleum Engineering on regular and part-time basis. Research Scholars after successfully completing their research work obtain Ph.D. degree from MIT WPU, Pune. The school has so far produced Ph.D. Candidates and many scholars are actively doing their research on the current issues in oil and gas industries. Candidates can build on their master’s and bachelor’s degree education by studying the subfields of Petroleum Engineering in greater depth through this programme, preparing them for jobs in teaching, research, and industry. Candidates who complete the programme increase their employment options by learning cutting-edge information as well as modern, forward-thinking, and entrepreneurial skills. Main thrust areas in which research is going on: Reservoir engineering, production engineering, geothermal, produced water treatment, enhanced oil recovery, data analytics in oil and gas.

The Faculty of Business and Leadership at MIT-WPU offers a highly research-intensive and industry- oriented Ph.D. in Business Administration. The programme aims to mentor, prepare and build an intellectually stimulating and satisfying ecosystem in which the scholarly development of the learner is achieved. The learning architecture of the programme integrates theoretical concepts, practice-oriented and skill-based teaching-learning approaches, innovation-stimulating scholastic practices, and research culture. The structured theoretical framework of the course trains the research scholar in innovative and scientific thinking as well as multidisciplinary research skills for solving complex business problems. The candidates will serve as leaders at the forefront of the professionals possessing administrative acumen and academic prowess needed for informed decision-making.

The Doctoral Research (Ph.D.) programme Department of Economics and Commerce, MIT-WPU aims to develop scholars for higher level careers in commerce research and teaching, practice, consulting, training, and development. It trains independent researcher, teachers and professional through rigorous coursework, research seminars and various workshops to develop the skills and expertise needed to make a real impact in industry, academia, government, and the society. The programme equips Candidatess to engage in creative and innovative research, publications and authenticate the findings of their research in Commerce related areas. The candidates get the advanced knowledge and current issues in the field of accounting, costing, banking and finance, marketing etc. with the sound theoretical concepts, its application, and upcoming trends. The candidate will serve as academician, policy-oriented researchers and professional possessing practical knowledge with cutting edge research and industry required skills in the various field of Commerce domain.

The full-time Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Economics at School of Economics and Public Policy, MIT-WPU, is perfect for Candidates of high promise who wish to prepare themselves in research for responsible positions in government, research organizations, academia, or business enterprises. The programme prepares Candidates for productive and stimulating careers as economists.

The Department seeks to enable scholars to work in an intellectually active and stimulating environment through seminars on such topics as environmental economics, economic growth and development, monetary and fiscal policy, international economics, industrial organization, law and economics, behavioural economics, labor economics, and economic history. Top scholars from both domestic and international communities are often invited as speakers at the seminars.

Ensuring a Candidates body that is culturally diverse and research-oriented in the range of intellectual interests, both the department and the University attract bright researchers due to their research facilities. Candidates are able to share their learning across a wider group of researchers from different domains, and collaborate on research projects and publication.