PhD / Research Centers
Structured research ecosystem powering Ph.D., consultancy, and innovation mandates for AY 2026–27.
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Ongoing Scholars
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Awarded Ph.D.
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Proposed Units
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Active VTU Recognized Centers
VTU Recognized Center
Computer Science and Engineering
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/101
Head
Dr. Sneha Deshpande
Research Guides
Dr. Kavita Rao
AI Ethics & Governance
Dr. Raghavendra K
Distributed Cloud Systems
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
- Industry Mentor – Infosys
- Startup Mentor – Vistara Labs
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Dr. Sneha Deshpande
- Dr. Mahesh Rao
- External VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
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VTU Recognized Center
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/102
Head
Dr. Meera Srinivasan
Research Guides
Dr. Rakesh Kulkarni
VLSI & Embedded Systems
Dr. Shalini Rao
5G & Beyond Communications
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
- Industry Mentor – Nokia
- Innovation Mentor – IISc Alumnus
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Dr. Meera Srinivasan
- Dr. Bindu Thomas
- External VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
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VTU Recognized Center
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/103
Head
Dr. Siddesh G K
Research Guides
Dr. Chidan Kumar
Power Systems & Renewable Integration
Dr. Nisha Bhat
EV Power Electronics
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
- Bosch Innovation Center
- KPTCL Representative
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Dr. Siddesh G K
- Industry Expert – BHEL
- VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
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VTU Recognized Center
Civil Engineering
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/104
Head
Dr. Mahesh Rao
Research Guides
Dr. Veena Murthy
Transportation Planning
Dr. Kumar Swamy
Sustainable Construction Materials
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
- MCC Smart City Cell
- L&T Infrastructure
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Dr. Mahesh Rao
- Practising Structural Engineer
- VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
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VTU Recognized Center
Mechanical Engineering
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/105
Head
Dr. Raghunandan H
Research Guides
Dr. Priya Natarajan
Advanced Manufacturing
Dr. Sandeep Rao
Thermal Systems
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
- JC Biotech
- ISRO Propulsion Complex
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
- Dr. Raghunandan H
- Industry Mentor – Toyota Kirloskar
- VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
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Core Committee R&D
Director R&D
Dr. A D Srinivasan
Professor, EEE
Industrial automation/ drives/EV/Energy systems
Core Team Lead
Dr. Bindu Thomas
Prof, ECE, Principal (I/C)
Signal/Image processing//Medical Applications
Head, IQAC
Dr Arun Nagarle
Prof ISE, Vice Principal
Networking/Communication/CyberSecurity/
Cloud/IOT
Core Team Lead
Dr. Siddesh G K
Prof ISE, Vice Principal
Networking/Communication/CyberSecurity/Cloud/IOT
Core Team Lead
Dr. Chidan Kumar
Professor & HoD (Basic Science)
Material Science
Core Team Lead
Dr Somashekar
Associate Professor/HOD, CSE
AI/ML/DL
Convener, IIC
Mrs Asha
Asst Prof, ECE
Networking/Communication/Cyber/Cloud/IOT
Lead- Consultancy projects
Dr.Adarsh
HoD, Civil Engg
Water Resource Engineering
Principal Researcher-Computing Sciences & Convener
Dr. Reshma Banu
Professor, ISE
Networking/Communication/Cyber/Cloud/IOT
Advisor-External
Prof.Yadhunandan
Emeritus Professor , Civil Engg
Structural Engineering
Advisor-External
Prof.Mohan Krishna
Emeritus Professor , CSE
AIML and Deep learning
Advisor-External
Prof. M P Nagaraj
Emeritus Professor , EEE
Energy Systems and Audit
Research Ecosystem
VTU Recognized Centers
VTU Recognized Research Center – CSE
Head: Dr. Sneha Deshpande
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/
VTU Recognized Research Center – ECE
Head: Dr. Meera Srinivasan
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/102
VTU Recognized Research Center – EEE
Head: Dr. Siddesh G K
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/103
VTU Recognized Research Center – Civil Engineering
Head: Dr. Mahesh Rao
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/104
VTU Recognized Research Center – Mechanical Engineering
Head: Dr. Raghunandan H
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/105
VTU Recognized Research Center – Chemistry
Head: Dr. Mujeedha Banu
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/106
VTU Recognized Research Center – Mathematics
Head: Dr. Venkatesh K
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/107
VTU Recognized Research Center – Physics (Proposed)
Head: Dr. Sahana Murthy
Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/201
VTU Recognized Research Center – MCA (Proposed)
Head: Dr. Sanjay Bhat
Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/202
VTU Recognized Research Center – MBA (Proposed)
Head: Dr. Kavitha Prasad
Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/203