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PhD / Research Centers

Structured research ecosystem powering Ph.D., consultancy, and innovation mandates for AY 2026–27.

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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
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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
0
VTU Recognized Center
Electronics & Communication Engineering

Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/102

Head
Dr. Meera Srinivasan
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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
0
VTU Recognized Center
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/103

Head
Dr. Siddesh G K
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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
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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
0
VTU Recognized Center
Mechanical Engineering

Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/105

Head
Dr. Raghunandan H
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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
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Awarded
0
Ongoing
0
VTU Recognized Center
Chemistry
Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/106
Head
Dr. Mujeedha Banu
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Research Guides
Dr. Mujeedha Banu
Green Chemistry & Energy Materials
Dr. Abhishek Hegde
Analytical & Environmental Chemistry
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
  • ONGC Green Fuel Mission
  • Central Electrochemical Research Institute
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
  • Dr. Mujeedha Banu
  • Industry Expert – Jubilant Biosys
  • VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
0
VTU Recognized Center
Mathematics

Approval Ref: VTU/Aca/A2/RC/2026-27/107

Head
Dr. Venkatesh K
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Research Guides
Dr. Venkatesh K
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Dr. Shaila Ram
Applied Statistics & Data Science
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
  • ISRO Trajectory Lab
  • Infosys Applied Research
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
  • Dr. Venkatesh K
  • Industry Mentor – SAP Labs
  • VTU Nominee
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
0
VTU Recognized Center (Proposed)
Physics

Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/201

 

Head
Dr. Sahana Murthy
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Research Guides
Dr. Sahana Murthy
Photonics & Quantum Devices
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
  • Proposed PSU Collaborations
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
  • Dr. Sahana Murthy
  • IISc Mentor – Quantum Centre
 
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Awarded
0
Ongoing
0
VTU Recognized Center (Proposed)
Master of Computer Applications

Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/202 

Head
Dr. Sanjay Bhat
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Research Guides
Dr. Sanjay Bhat
Applied AI for Enterprises
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
  • Proposed: VTU Nominee
  • Startup Karnataka
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
  • Dr. Sanjay Bhat
  • Industry Mentor – TCS
Scholar Snapshot
Awarded
0
Ongoing
0
VTU Recognized Center (Proposed)
Master of Business Administration

Approval Ref: Proposal Submitted: VTU/Aca/RC/PROP/2026-27/203

Head
Dr. Kavitha Prasad
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Research Guides
Dr. Kavitha Prasad
Innovation, Strategy & Finance
Department Advisory Board (DAB)
  • Proposed: VTU Nominee
  • CII Karnataka
Department Advisory Committee (DAC)
  • Dr. Kavitha Prasad
  • Industry Mentor – KMPG
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Awarded
0
Ongoing
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