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Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics

IMSc offers Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in physics.

Applicants for the Ph.D. program should have completed a masters' degree in physics by the time they join the program.

Applicants for the Integrated Ph.D. program should have completed a bachelor's degree in physics or a B.E./B.Tech degree by the time they join the program.

Admission to both these programs will be opened to students who have qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of the UGC-CSIR NET examination or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or the Joint Entrance Screening Test  (JEST) [see details below].

The last date for submitting applications  for the programs -- 21 April 2024 .

Last date for submission for reference letters -- 1 May 2024 .

Note : Receipt of a complete application before the deadline does not guarantee an interview spot. Based on the applications we receive, we will shortlist candidates for the in-person interview; shortlist to be announced soon after last date of applications.

ADMISSIONS 2024

Selection interviews:

• Interviews for admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs at IMSc, to be held in-person.
• Interviews for IPhD program: 13-15 May 2024 --  List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
• Interviews for IPhD program: 20-22 May 2024 --   List of candidates shortlisted for interviews
• Interviews for PhD program: during week of 20 May 2024

For admission to the physics Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs, an applicant should have qualified one of the following examinations securing a rank as indicated below.

Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST)

• At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid JEST scorecard.
• for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 191 (JEST 2024)
• for applying to the IPhD program, the cutoff rank is 92 (JEST 2024)

UGC-CSIR NET Examination

• Only those who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eligible to apply.
• Those who have qualified for only Lecturership are not eligible.
• At the time of your interview, you are required to produce a valid letter from CSIR-UGC in which you are informed of your qualification as JRF.
• for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 125 (NET June & December 2023)

GATE qualified candidates

• At the time of the interview, you are required to produce a valid GATE scorecard.
• for applying to the PhD program, the cutoff rank is 100 (GATE 2024)

This page was last updated on 26/04/2024. Any further updates or changes to the schedule would be notified here. Please keep checking this website regularly.

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Integrated Ph.D. Programme

Integrated Ph.D. Programme is a research programme. At the end of the successful completion, Master of Science and Ph.D. degree are awarded.

The first three semesters will consist of core and elective courses specialized in one subject (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics). The fourth semester will consist of advanced courses and project work. After the successful completion of comprehensive and project work, the student will continue with research leading to the Ph.D. degree.

Eligibility

• A Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences/Chemical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Physical Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology and related areas as applicable to individual Schools, under the 10+2+3/4 system.
• Candidates admitted to School of Physics must have a valid score in Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) .
• The minimum requirement for admission to the programme is 55% marks or 6.0 out of 10 CGPA in the Bachelor's degree (as declared by the University).
• Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be made according to Government of India rules.

Selection procedure

Short-listed candidates who have applied for School of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics will be called for a written test and those short-listed in the written test will appear for interview(s). In the School of Physics, candidates with a valid JEST scorecard will be called for the interview

Duration of the Programme

The maximum duration of the Integrated Ph.D. programme is 14 semesters.

The students will be awarded Institute scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per month until the successful completion of the coursework and comprehensive examination provided the student maintains a minimum AGPA (annual grade point average) of 6.5.

After clearing the comprehensive examination the studentship will be made equivalent to that of UGC-CSIR JRF/SRF excluding the contingency grant and HRA. The studentship will be paid for a maximum of 14 semesters (including 4 semesters of course work) for each student provided (s)he is in good academic standing.

Fellowship stands automatically terminated at the end of 14 semesters for which the student registered. Fees

For the current fee structure, see the following URL.

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The process of admissions in all IISERs is managed by the Joint Admissions Committee (JAC), headed by a Chairman and having members from all IISERs. The details regarding admissions in all IISERs can be obtained at www.iiseradmission.in

Channels of Admission

Students are admitted to the programme exclusively through the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT)

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) Basic Science Stream: Candidates having a valid KVPY fellowship are eligible to apply for admissions. Additional cut off criteria may be applicable.

Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced): Candidates in General category securing a rank within 10000 in the Common Rank List (CRL) of JEE Advanced are eligible to apply. For candidates belonging to reserved category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PD), their category rank would be used. Additional cut off criteria may be applicable.

State and Central Boards: Students who have passed (10+2) level with science stream during the current or previous year with marks equal or above the cut off percentage in their respective boards are eligible to apply.

Indian nationals and students belonging to PIO or OCI category are eligible to apply provided they satisfy the eligibility criteria described above.

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IISER Bhopal offers four years BS Programme for bright and motivated science students who have passed (10+2) with Mathematics as one of the subjects. The programme integrates classroom learning with research. The training during the programme enables students to pursue careers in academia, industry or government organizations. BS Programme is offered in two broad streams

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After completing a common curriculum in the first two years, students can choose from one amongst the three Major disciplines currently being offered:

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The courses in the above disciplines are designed to enable students to pursue careers in the industry, academia, or government organizations.

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The first year of the programme consists of core courses in basic sciences and introductory courses in Economics. The next three years are dedicated to specialization in Economic Sciences.

The students pursuing the BS Programme can also earn a ‘minor’ degree in other disciplines after fulfilling the prerequisites laid down by the respective department. After spending four years in the BS programme, students have the option to obtain BS-MS (Dual Degree) by spending an additional year devoted to courses and research thesis.

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Admission to the M.Sc. Programmes at IISER Bhopal

Candidates desiring to join for the M.Sc programmes at IISER Bhopal may apply for admission following the procedures given in the Centralized Counselling for Admissions (CCMN 2024) portal. The admission will be based on JAM score of year 2024.

Department/Specialization offering 2-year M.Sc.

Department of Biological Sciences   • Biotechnology

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Department of Mathematics

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Integrated PhD

IISER Bhopal offers Integrated PhD programme in Mathematics and Physics for bright and motivated students who have received their Bachelor’s degree. The programme is aimed to provide young motivated individuals with a rigorous training, desired level of scientific understanding, and a glimpse of global contemporary research at an early stage to enable them to pursue a career in science education and research. After successful completion of the coursework based on the advanced professional courses, students may continue with the state-of-the-art research which leads to the PhD degree. However, the students, who do not intend to carrying out their PhD degree, can exit the programme with an MS Degree after the successful completion of the course work Admission to the Integrated PhD programme will be made once a year during May/June. Advertisement would be floated between March/April.

More information regarding these departments are available at Department of Mathematics and Physics .

Application Procedure

:- Notice for Admission to the Integrated PhD Programme.

:- Advertisement for Walk-in-Interview for Integrated PhD Admission Department of Mathematics

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• Please retain a print out of the PDF of the online application form submitted by you.
• Signed hard-copy of PDF of the online application form with recent color photograph affixed on it.
• Self-attested relevant certificates (listed in the PDF copy of online application form).
• After the last date, all applications will be screened and candidates selected for interviews will be intimated by email only.

Subject Areas

Eligibility.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale, obtained not earlier than 2022. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor’s Degree in 20232 are highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM). Further, candidates with Major/Honors in Chemistry should have Mathematics as subsidiary subject in their Bachelor’s program.

If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports:

• Only marks, percentage will be considered.
• Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University
• i. Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
• ii. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

Please Note:

• All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only (to [email protected])
• Kindly check this website for periodic updates.
• In case of any application-related queries, your application number must be mentioned in the subject line.
• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for Integrated PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the Integrated PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before August 1, 2022.
• Relaxation of eligibility criteria for SC/ST and PD applicants will be as per Government of India norms. Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates, if selected.
• Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The respective departments may use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.
• Selection will be based on interviews (2 rounds) of the shortlisted candidates.

Selection Procedure

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid only to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms. Important Dates

Important Dates

• TBA : Last date for receiving online application.
• TBA : Written/Interview of shortlisted candidates.

Contact Information

Dr. Sangit Kumar Head, Department of Chemistry Email: admission.chmintphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

Queries will be entertained on the above mentioned e-mail only.

Department of Mathematics offers research in the areas of Algebraic Coding Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic K-Theory, Commutative Algebra, Dynamical Systems, Ergodic Theory, Group Theory, Harmonic Analysis, Low-dimensional / Geometric Topology, Number Theory, Numerical Analysis, Operator Algebras, Partial Differential Equations, Representation Theory, Riemannian Geometry.

Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale, obtained not earlier than 2023. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor’s Degree in 2024 are also eligible to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM), and the JAM rank MUST be valid at the time of admission.

• Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula:  CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS  PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
• CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

Please Note :

• All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only .
• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for Integrated PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the Integrated PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute .
• Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates.
• Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interviews. The department may use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in JAM) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid only to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

• April 02, 2024 : Last date for receiving online application. Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

Dr. Prahlad Vaidyanathan Head, Department of Mathematics Email: [email protected]

Dr. Karam Deo Shankhadhar Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee Email: [email protected]

Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale, obtained not earlier than 2023. Candidates appearing in the final year examination of their Bachelor's Degree in 2024 are highly encouraged to apply. Additionally, the applicants should qualify the nationwide aptitude test, Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) or Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM) in Physics. JEST/JAM is mandatory for applying to Integrated PhD program in Physics at IISER Bhopal. To apply for the Integrated PhD program in Physics at IISER Bhopal, you are required to have qualified JEST/JAM in 2023/2024. Candidates will be shortlisted for an offline written test to be conducted by IISER Bhopal on the basis of their JEST/JAM rank. There may be an interview of the candidates who successfully clear the written test for the final selection.

• Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS; PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• Marks and CGPA/CPI then Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed.
• All communication with candidates will be by e-mail only.
• In case of any application-related queries, your application number (JEST Roll no. and/or JAM Registration no.) must be mentioned in the subject line.
• Selection will be based on written/offline test(s)/interview of the shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for Integrated PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the Integrated PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before August 1, 2024.
• Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted. The respective departments may use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests) in order to shortlist candidates depending on the number of applications received.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written/online test. Date of test will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. There may be an online/offline interview round for final selection. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the test as per Govt. of India norms.

• April 02, 2024 : Deadline for Online Application for Integrated PhD (Physics)
• TBA : Announcement of shortlisted candidates
• TBA : Written Exam of shortlisted candidates
• TBA : Online interview
• April 02, 2024 : List of selected candidates
• Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time. Please keep visiting the website for further details.
• List of shortlisted candidates for Integrated PhD Interview

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• Syllabus for Entrance Examination

Physics Office Contact No.: +91 755 269 2582 Email: [email protected]

• According to Government of India norms.
• Candidates belonging to reserved category will have to submit relevant certificates.

All admitted students will receive a fellowship of Rs. 12,400/- per month till the end of the third year (subject to fulfilling the minimum CPI requirements). Subsequently, a revised fellowship will be provided as per Ministry of Education norms/guidelines.

General Information For Candidates

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. programme for the semester commencing from August 24.

Natural Sciences Stream : Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics.

Engineering Sciences Stream : Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Data Science and Engineering.

Humanities and Social Sciences Stream : Economic Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences (Cognitive Science).

A. General Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying Degree:

• Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or
• Master’s or equivalent degree in science, or
• Master's or equivalent degree in Arts/Commerce (or allied subjects)

For qualifying degree listed under (2), (3) & (4), candidates must also fulfil anyone of the following additional requirements:

• Valid GATE score
• Selected through National Eligibility Test – UGC NET /CSIR/NBHM etc. including lectureship (Assistant Professorship)
• Selected through a National level examination conducted by MHRD or its agencies /Institutions such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc./ IISER/ IIIT etc.
• Selected provisionally for the DST-INSPIRE Fellowship (provisional award letter to be produced)
• Those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

In addition to general eligibility criterion, the applicants must also satisfy the eligibility criteria specified for the respective Departments.

B. Marks / CGPA / CPI requirement in Qualifying Degrees (listed above):

1. Minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not just in the majoring subject).

2. A relaxation of 10% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will on B(1) be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories and 5% to OBC-NCL/EWS.

• Only marks : percentage will be considered
• Only grades : CGPA/CPI will be considered. If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• Both marks and CGPA/CPI : Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet/certificate issued by competent authority.

C. AGE LIMIT:

Preferably not more than 28 years. Age relaxation of 3 years will be given for OBC (Non Creamy Layer) and 5 years for SC/ST/PD/Female applicants. Upper age limit shall be determined as on last date of online submission of applications. Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary Examination Certificate/Aadhar Card only will be accepted by the IISER Bhopal for determining the age.

D. FELLOWSHIP:

All selected candidates will be eligible to receive JRF fellowship as per the funding agency/Institue norms, in vogue.

E. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website.
• TA will be paid to SC/ST candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

F. IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the institute.
• Applying does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The respective departments may use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests and/or written screening test) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.

Students whose results for CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/INSPIRE-PhD Fellowship or NET-LS or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified examination for any of the above fellowship before the interview date.

:- Notice for Online Interview for Admission into PhD programme in Chemistry

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme in Data Science and Engineering

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme in Chemical Engineering

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme in Chemistry

- Notice for the Walk-in Interviews for Admission to Ph.D. programme in Physics

• To submit the Online PhD Application for Biological Sciences, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemical Engineering, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemistry, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Data Science and Engineering , please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Earth and Environmental Sciences, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Economic Sciences, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Humanities and Social Sciences, please Click here .
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Mathematics, please Click here
• To submit the Online PhD Application for Physics, please Click here

After the last date, all applications will be screened and the list of candidates shortlisted for interviews will be available on our Institute’s website and shortlisted candidates will be intimated by email only.

Departmental Specific Requirements & Research Areas

Biological sciences  : to submit the online phd application for biological sciences, please open link click here.

Department of Biological Sciences  offers research in the areas of Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Epigenetics, Chemical Biology, Virology, Behavioral Biology, Plant Cell and Developmental Biology, Metagenomics, Genomics, Computational Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Molecular Systematics, Neurobiology and Stem Cell Biology, Viral Immunology, Evolutionary Biology, Bioacoustics, Behavioral Ecology and Ornithology.

Minimum Qualification

• Both marks and CGPA/CPI : Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/gradesheet, will be considered. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
• Exceptionally brilliant candidates with B.Tech./MBBS/MCA can also apply for the PhD program in Biological Sciences.
• Additionally, a National level examination such as GATE / CSIR-UGC-JRF / DBT-JRF (category I only) / ICMR-JRF (category A only) / CSIR-UGC-LS / Provisional letter of INSPIRE-JRF for PhD / Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship or any other recognized score is mandatory. The certificate/fellowship MUST be valid at the time of admission. Please note that the National level examination is exempt for those with B.Tech. from IITs or BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI more than 8.0 on a 10 point scale.

A relaxation of 10% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories and 5% to OBC-NCL/EWS. Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

• All communication with candidates will be by  e-mail only.  No phone calls will be entertained.
• Kindly check the website for periodic updates.
• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree program are eligible to apply for PhD program. However, if selected, admission to the PhD program would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria,  at the time of joining .
• Selection will be based on interviews of the shortlisted candidates, which will be conducted in the Institute premises only.
• Applying and meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted for interview. The Department of Biological Sciences will use additional criteria (based on academic performance and/or performance in the national level tests or additional screening test) in order to shortlist candidates for interviews depending on the number of applications received.
• Candidates at the time of interview should bring with them at least one letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope. Alternately, the recommendation letter can be directly mailed by the referee(s) to: [email protected] before the interview date.

The selection procedure for admission to the PhD programme will be based on the performance of the candidate in the interviews which will be conducted in two rounds (Rounds I and II). Candidates shortlisted from Round I, will have the option to interact with faculty members in the department following which Round II of the interviews will be conducted for the final selection. During the interviews, the candidate will be evaluated for their conceptual knowledge and the research aptitude in the field of Biological sciences.

TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

• April 15, 2024 : Last date for receiving online application.
• Other relevant dates will be announced in due course of time.

Department of Biological Sciences

Prof. Himanshu Kumar Head, Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Ram Kumar Mishra Convener, PhD Admissions Committee Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee

Queries will be entertained only through Email sent at "[email protected]". No phone call will be entertained

Chemical Engineering  : To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemical Engineering, please Click here

Department of Chemical Engineering (CHE) offers research in the areas of Reaction Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Soft Matter Self-Propulsion, Energy Environmental Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Bio-inspired Polymeric Nanocomposites, Advanced Functional Nanomaterials, Fuel Cells Batteries, Membrane Science Technology and Material science.

For further details on the research areas and the respective faculty members, kindly refer to the following webpage: Chemical Engineering (CHE) .

• Candidates with M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in Chemical Engineering or an allied area of Engineering/Technology with minimum 4+2 years degree, a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). Such candidates are not required to have GATE/NET/any other National level PhD entrance examination qualifications.
• Candidates with M.Tech./ME./M.S. in Chemical Engineering or an allied area of Engineering/Technology with a 4+1/3+2 years degree, a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). Such students must have qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR(NET)/INSPIRE. Note that a candidate’s application can be considered even if his/her GATE/NET Score’s validity is over.
• BE/B.Tech./BS in Chemical Engineering with valid GATE score and a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale. However, B.Tech. from IITs or BS/BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 (on a 10 point scale) and above are EXEMPTED from the requirement of a GATE score.
• The candidates with M.Sc./M.S. Degree in an allied area of Chemical Engineering may also apply, provided they must have a valid GATE score in any of the allied areas of Chemical Engineering OR fellowship like CSIR (NET-JRF)/ UGC/ INSPIRE/ Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship etc. Students whose results are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application.
• Only Marks, Percentage, CGPA, CPI, and Grades will be considered.
• If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (e.g. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained×10)/PS, PS = Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• If both marks and CGPA/CPI are reported, the percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered (if absolute grading was followed). The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet. Only the CGPA/CPI will be considered, if relative grading was followed.
• A relaxation of 10% of marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories and 5% to OBC-NCL/EWS.

Merely fulfilling the eligibility criterion does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

• Percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. The conversion factor must be available in the transcript/grade sheet.
• Only the CGPA/CPI will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

• April 10, 2024 : Last date for receiving online application.

Department of Chemical Engineering

Dr. Mahesh Ijjada DPGC, Convener Department of Chemical Engineering E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected]

Chemistry  : To submit the Online PhD Application for Chemistry, please Click here

Department of Chemistry offers research in the areas of:

Supramolecular Chemistry; Crystallography; Transition Metal Chemistry; Molecular Materials; Organometallic Chemistry; Bio-inorganic Chemistry, Quantum Material.

Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Natural Products; Organometallic Chemistry; Asymmetric Catalysis; Chemical Biology; Molecular Biology; Polymers; Biomaterials, Supramolecular Chemistry, Soft Materials.

Electrochemistry: supercapacitors and electrocatalysis; Bionanotechnology; Biophysics; Polymers; Functional Nanomaterials; Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Time resolved microscopy, Semi-conductor nano structures.

Biophysical Chemistry; Chemical Biochemistry; Chemical Biology; Spectroscopy; Bioinorganic Chemistry Lipidomics, Electrophysiology, Biomaterials.

Computational Materials Science and Computational Physical and Biophysical Chemistry; Systems Biology.

• M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). Mathematics in the 10+2 level is desirable. For an application to be considered in the area of Physical Chemistry and Theoretical & Computational Chemistry, Mathematics in the 10+2 level as well as in B.Sc. (undergraduate) is mandatory.
• Only marks : percentage will be considered.

Students whose results for CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship or INSPIRE-PhD or any other equivalent fellowship are awaited may also apply with their roll number(s) mentioned in the application. Such candidates may walk-in for the interview provided they have qualified for any of the above fellowship before the interview date.

• Candidates who are appearing or are about to appear for final examinations of the qualifying degree programme are eligible to apply for PhD programme. However, if selected, admission to the PhD programme would be conditional upon their completing the qualifying degree with the defined marks criteria, before joining the Institute.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail and the same will be available on the Institute website. TA will be paid to SC/ST/PD candidates appearing for the interview as per Govt. of India norms.

• April 02, 2024 : Last date for receiving online application.

Prof. Vishal Rai Head, Department of Chemistry Email: admission.chmphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

Prof. Aasheesh Srivastava Convener, Departmental Post-Graduate Committee Email: admission.chmphd[AT]iiserb.ac.in

Data Science and Engineering  : To submit the Online PhD Application for Data Science and Engineering , please Click here

Department of Data Science and Engineering (DSE) offers research in the following areas:

• Biomedical Data Science
• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Urban Planning
• Machine Learning on High Resolution Remotely Sensed Data
• Medical Image Processing
• Model Compression and Efficient Deep Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Transfer Learning
• Trustworthiness and Fair Artificial Intelligence
• Generative Neural Networks

Candidates are strongly encouraged to make a preliminary contact with the faculty members with whom they wish to work.

· Eligibility

• Candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject). The qualification of GATE or any other external fellowship is not mandatory for such candidates.
• Candidates with M.Sc./MCA or B.Tech./B.E./B.S. with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10 point scale (overall percentage/CGPA/CPI; not only in majoring subject) can be considered for direct admission into the PhD program of the DSE Department, if they have a valid GATE score or any other external fellowship. These students will have to do 24 credits of courseworks within 3 semesters with an overall CPI of at least 7.0 on a 10 point scale. Out of 24 credits, 8 credits must be from DSE courses. Candidates with B.Tech./B.E./B.S. from IITs/IISc or BS/BS-MS from IISERs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 (on a 10 point scale) and above are EXEMPTED from the requirement of a GATE score or any other external fellowship.
• If the transcript/grade sheet issued by the Institute/University reports: i) Only marks, percentage will be considered. ii) Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered. iii) If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained × 10) / PS, where PS is the Point scale used by the Institute/University. iv) Both marks and CGPA/CPI, percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade-sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

Merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for the interview.

• Only grades, CGPA/CPI will be considered.
• If CGPA/CPI is reported on any scale other than 10 (eg. 4 point/ 8 point scale), an equivalent CGPA/CPI will be calculated as per the following formula: CGPA/CPI in a 10 point scale = (CGPA/CPI Obtained × 10) / PS, where PS is the Point scale used by the Institute/University.
• Both marks and CGPA/CPI, percentage equivalent of CGPA/CPI, as indicated on the transcript/grade-sheet, will be considered, if absolute grading was followed. CGPA/CPI ONLY will be considered, if relative grading was followed.

Candidates are supposed to provide the details of the referee in the application form. Recommendation Letters for shortlisted candidates will be required to be submitted online in the prescribed format by the teachers. The Prescribed format for the recommendation letter is available ( download here ) .Teachers of shortlisted candidates will be sent a link using which they will be able to submit their reference letter to the portal.

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PhD in Biomedical Physics

A phd in biomedical physics focused on advancing medicine and science.

Bring a unique perspective to the study and practice of medicine with a PhD in biomedical physics from East Carolina University. Our intensive, 50-78-credit-hour program introduces students to the practical use of physics in biology and medicine to solve significant biological and medical problems while advancing our understanding of fundamental biomedical processes.

If you’re like most students considering this program, you might be asking, “What is biomedical physics and how does it fit into the world of science and medicine?” Biomedical physics specialists examine biological samples and living systems through a quantitative, physical science-inspired lens to improve the understanding of biomedical processes. Our program will prepare you for biomedical physics jobs and a variety of specialized medical physics careers.

Customize your biomedical physics PhD

Biomedical physics is a vast field with many opportunities for rewarding medical physics careers. That’s why we offer two concentrations to help you map out the PhD pathway the leads to the position of your dreams. Choose between the traditional biomedical physics PhD and an integrated PhD in biomedical physics, which incorporates the medical physics concentration of an MS in physics. While both paths culminate in a dissertation project, the MS in physics integrates extensive clinical training—ideal for students wanting to gain experience in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs.

No GMAT or GRE required

Two concentrations

Expert faculty

Small class sizes

Why study biomedical physics at ECU?

What is biomedical physics at ECU? It’s innovation in the world of medicine and science. It’s challenge and rewarding results. It’s about pushing medicine and science into the future. Biomedical physics at ECU is a deep dive into the fast-growing field of science that uses physics in medicine and biology to create and improve medical technologies. As you earn your biomedical physics PhD here, you’ll benefit from:

A distinguished faculty

Thanks to our small class sizes, you can work closely with highly experienced faculty mentors who are leaders in their respective fields, which range from cancer treatment using nanotechnology tools to the study of fibrinolysis.

Real-world experience

In addition to the clinical training that students in our medical physics concentration receive, every student in the biomedical physics PhD program is eligible for teaching assistantships and community outreach opportunities. Gain experience while building a robust resume, serving others, and helping to pay for your education.

Cutting-edge resources

What is biomedical physics without the latest technology and labs? At ECU, we offer state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn and work in, including ECU Health Cancer Care, two biomedical optics labs, and an accelerator lab. Master the tools used every day in medical physics careers.

Earn an Integrated PhD and MS in Medical Physics

Advance your career even further by earning an Integrated PhD and MS in Physics — Medical Physics Concentration . Students admitted to this concentration will need to independently fulfill all requirements for both the MS in physics – medical physics concentration and the PhD in biomedical physics. Both degrees will be awarded concurrently.

Courses you will take in the biomedical physics PhD program

Making use of physics in medicine and biology requires a wide breadth of knowledge in physics and biology.

Our 50-credit-hour post-master’s PhD program includes a minimum of six semester hours from a physics core, a minimum of six semester hours from a biomedical core, and a minimum of 36 semester hours of dissertation research courses. Students entering with a baccalaureate degree will complete an additional 28 credit hours of master’s level physics courses. Students in the medical physics concentration will complete a minimum of 39 semester hours in addition to the PhD requirements.

Some of the courses that you can choose from include:

• Biomedical Optics
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biological Effects of Radiation

View the PhD in biomedical physics curriculum

View the MS in physics—medical physics concentration curriculum

What can you do with your biomedical physics PhD?

Our rigorous program prepares you for a diverse range of biomedical physics jobs and other medical physics careers. Earning your biomedical physics PhD at ECU will help you stand out from other applicants on the job market and when promotions arise.

More career opportunities with a biomedical physics PhD

The interdisciplinary approach our program takes to studying physics in medicine and biology means that you’ll have more career options throughout both medicine and physics.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for both physicists and medical scientists is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations by 2030, adding up to 12,600 new jobs each year. There has never been a better time to prepare for biomedical physics jobs.

Where are biomedical physics graduates working?

Our biomedical physics program prepares students for positions in academia, clinics, hospitals, and the private sector, not to mention medical physics career fields.

Past graduates have found rewarding biomedical physics jobs at MD Anderson, Harvard University, and Duke University. They have also started medical physics careers at regional hospitals in more than 10 states and two foreign countries.

Many of our graduates now work as:

• Clinical physicists
• Imaging specialists
• Researchers
• Nonclinical physicists

Get started on your biomedical physics degree

Take the next step toward earning your degree and preparing for exciting biomedical physics jobs around the world. Want to learn more about the importance of physics in medicine and biology? We have the resources to answer all your questions and help you get started.

Degree programs related to biomedical physics

• Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biology, Biomedicine, and Chemistry
• Biomedical Sciences PhD
• MS in Physics—Applied Physics, Medical Physics, and Health Physics Concentration
• Integrated PhD and MS in Medical Physics

Accreditation for medical physics at ECU

While the biomedical physics program does not hold accreditation, our medical physics concentration is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). This accreditation means that employers and universities across the country will recognize your degree as meeting the high standards set by the Commission.

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The Integrated  MSc and  PhD programme (3+5)

The Integrated MSc and PhD programme makes it possible to integrate the MSc programmes’ optional programme elements and the writing of the PhD dissertation. This allows students and their supervisors more time for the research element of the PhD programme.

The former 4+4 PhD is now a part of the Integrated PhD Scheme (3+5).

Admission requirements

The Integrated PhD programme is open to applicants who:

• have completed the Bachelors degree with a good result.
• are enrolled on an MSc programme offered by SCIENCE  or  have been offered admission to an MSc programme offered by SCIENCE
• can coordinate and integrate the remaining ECTS of their MSc programme with the proposed PhD programme.
• is qualified to be admitted to the PhD programme
• have not  started writing the MSc thesis.

The academic content of the MSc programme must be related to the proposed PhD programme.  Read more requirements in the programme description below. 

Organisation of the Integrated MSc/PhD programme

The prescribed period of study for the integrated programme is five full-time equivalents (FTEs) (two for the MSc programme and three for the PhD programme). If, at commencement of the integrated 3+5 scheme, the student has passed one or more programme elements, the period of study is reduced correspondingly.

The 3+5 scheme is divided into two parts:

Part A: The student completes the MSc programme and concurrently completes one third of the PhD programme (one FTE). Part A is completed when the student completes the MSc programme and must be organized in such a way that the MSc programme is completed two years before completion of the entire integrated programme of study.

Part B : The student is a PhD student exclusively and completes the PhD programme in accordance with the approved PhD plan. Part B can be commenced once the student has completed the MSc programme (part A), and the regular assessments have been satisfactory, meaning that the student has lived up to the requirements in the PhD plan.

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Integrated Ph.D. Physical Sciences

Bose Institute has an established Ph.D. programme in physical sciences, life sciences and interdisciplinary sciences.  The institute is a national pioneer in research on astroparticle physics and cosmic rays, foundations of quantum physics and interdisciplinary physics. Many of our alumni have become reputed experts in their fields. The institute also runs a vibrant integrated M.Sc. - Ph.D. programme. 

Details about research in physical sciences can be found on the individual faculty pages in the institutional research programmes on (i) basic and applied problems in physical and environmental sciences , and, (ii) complex systems .  

Course Objectives:

The integrated M.Sc. - Ph.D. course in physical science was formulated as a combination of two-year (four semesters) post-graduate M.Sc. curriculum and Ph.D. programme of approximately four years duration to impart high-quality research training in basic and applied sciences. One of the major objectives of the programme is to motivate young students to choose a career in basic sciences and its application to relevant fields. 

Course highlights:

(i) Extensive exposure to theory and experimental methodology of modern physics along with the requisite computational techniques, (ii) participation in the institutional scientific activities, and, (iii) round the clock library and internet facilities.

Fellowship:

During M.Sc. course all students will be offered a fellowship of Rs. 12000/- per month. The fellowship will be discontinued if a student fails to secure 60% marks in a particular semester and will remain so till he/she secures 60% or above marks in any of the subsequent semesters. The fellowship during Ph. D. will be in accordance with the rules of Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

Eligibility:

Students are admitted annually through an interview conducted by the Institute. Applicants should have qualified JEST in which Bose Institute is one of the participating institutions. Applicants should have a minimum CGPA of 6 on a 10 point scale or 60% marks in overall percentage as well as in the major subject or percentage equivalent converted from CGPI/CPI in B. Sc. (Physics / Mathematics) / B.E. / B.Tech.

Details, deadlines and updates of advertisement s are usually available on the Positions page or the relevant Admissions page.

Integrated Ph. D Programmes

INTEGRATED Ph.D. PROGRAMME

Eligibility :

Selection procedure :

Shortlisting for interviews for selection to the Int. Ph.D. Physical Science programme will be based on academic records, performance in the national level exams, statement of purpose mentioned in the application form.

Shortlisting for interviews for Int. Ph.D. Chemical Science programme will be done based on the performance in Joint Admission test for Master’s (JAM) 2024 or a written examination conducted by JNCASR.

The applications for the Int. Ph.D. Biological Science programme will be screened based on overall academic performance for eligibility to attend an entrance exam. Successful candidates will be invited to appear for interviews shortly afterwards.

The final selection to the Int. Ph.D. Degree Programme will be based on the performance in the interview.

Note: Interviews will be held in-person only .

Scholarships/Fellowships: Integrated Ph.D. students are paid fellowship of Rs.19000/- for first two years, Rs.37,000/- during third and fourth year and Rs.42,000/- during fifth, sixth and seventh year.

Medical / Insurance facility: Students are automatically enrolled in a Group Insurance Scheme and a Comprehensive Medical Scheme and have access to an on-campus doctor, as well as to medical facilities elsewhere.

Travel grants:  While pursuing Ph.D. from third year onwards, one time  students travel grant upto Rs.1,00,000/- is provided to attend international/national conferences.

Our students have attended conferences in countries such as Korea, Iran, France, Singapore, the United States of America, Japan, Sweden, Italy, Israel, etc.

Tuition Fee, etc :  Current norms for payment of tuition fees is Rs.5,000/- per annum for first two years and Rs.10,000/- per annum for the next five years. In addition, Rs 200 as medical charges and group insurance fee of Rs. 25 will be charged every month.

Link to degree programme

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Eligibility : Candidates with B.Tech degrees will be considered for the 6-year Integrated PhD stream (I-PhD). Candidates with MSc degrees in Chemistry/Physics/Maths/Computer Sciences will be considered for the 5-year PhD stream. MSc degree holders who wish to obtain both an MSc in Biology as well as a PhD have the option, at the time of joining, to enrol in the I-PhD programme with a relaxation of credit requirements.

https://www.tifr.res.in/academics/eligibility.php

Application process : Candidates in the TIFR-PoL Programme must attempt the TIFR Nationwide Graduate School Entrance Examination in any discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science & Learning, Information and Data Science). We will also consider candidates who have attempted the JEST/GATE/UGC-CSIR NET examination. Candidates attempting the biology and biology-allied subjects can apply to the TIFR graduate program in biology <[email protected]>; they are not eligible for the TIFR-PoL program.  Based on their examination scores, candidates will be invited to submit a full online application, in which they must indicate they wish to be considered for the TIFR-PoL Programme. Details of these admission procedures, including cutoffs and application dates, will be available on this website at appropriate times.

Interviews : Candidates will be shortlisted for interviews for the TIFR-PoL Programme based on their examination scores and full application details. Candidates with prior research experience in theoretical/computational/experimental projects will be given preference. Shortlisting decisions are made independently for the TIFR-PoL Programme and other TIFR Graduate Programmes. Interviews will be conducted in Bengaluru (for NCBS-Bengaluru and ICTS-Bengaluru).

Programme structure : Students admitted to the TIFR PoL Programme are enrolled in the TIFR Subject Board of Biology. In the second semester, students must work on three supervised research projects / rotations which will help them identify potential host research groups. At the end of the first year, students must join a group and start developing a thesis problem. At the end of the second year, students must clear a comprehensive exam which will evaluate their overall skills as well as their specific thesis proposal. After successfully completing the comprehensive exam, students will register for the PhD/I-PhD programme.

Coursework : PhD students must accrue 70 credits (30 coursework credits, 20 research credits, 20 thesis credits). I-PhD students with a B.Tech degree or a non-biology MSc degree must accrue 78 credits (38 coursework credits, 20 research credits, 20 thesis credits). Students must complete their coursework credit requirements within four semesters. Coursework counting toward credits must include at least one Foundational or Advanced course each semester from a list of approved courses. Students will be able to continue taking courses after completing their credit requirements, throughout the tenure of the Programme. Once a student has registered for the PhD/I-PhD, they will also be eligible to take courses at institutions other than TIFR by following appropriate procedures; such courses will reflect in their final transcript.

See the list of courses for more details.

RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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Full-Life Technologies Announces Appointment of Mark S. de Jong, PhD, as Chief Technical Officer

GEMBLOUX, Belgium , May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Full-Life Technologies (Full-Life), a fully integrated global radiotherapeutics company, today announced the appointment of Mark S. de Jong , PhD, to the newly created position of Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Dr. de Jong, joins Full-Life with 43 years leadership experience and expertise in accelerator physics, and isotope production, including commercial-scale radioisotope production using linear accelerators. He joined Full-Life from Canadian Isotope Innovations Corp., where he served as Chief Technology Officer.

At Canadian Isotope Innovations Corp., he spearheaded the development and operation of the MIP (Medical Isotope Production) facility with a 35 MeV electron linear accelerator dedicated to medical isotope production. His responsibilities included leading the development of new radioisotopes for medical applications utilizing electron accelerators, as well as leading the development of electron accelerators and target technology for medical isotope production.

Previously, Dr. de Jong held the position of Chief Medical Isotope Officer at Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLS). During his tenure there, he led the development, operation, and commercialization of the MIP facility using a 35 MeV electron linear accelerator dedicated to producing Molybdenum-99 ( 99 Mo) for medical applications. His leadership has been instrumental in numerous successful groundbreaking projects, including the design and commissioning of a 2.9 GeV electron synchrotron for CLS, and pioneering a photo-neutron method for producing 99 Mo. He has also developed critical software tools for nuclear safety systems for power plants, ensuring their safe operation.

Dr. de Jong's distinguished career is marked by his exemplary leadership and active participation in numerous prestigious national and international committees. Notably, he served as the Chief Scientific Investigator for the International Atomic Energy Agency's Coordinated Research Project on new methods for producing Technetium-99m (Tc-99m), a critical medical isotope. He has also held leadership positions on international advisory committees, including the Taiwan Photon Source and the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility.

Dr. de Jong's dedication to scientific advancement is further evidenced by his contributions to international organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. Dr. de Jong's contributions to the field have been recognized with renowned awards, including the AECL Distinguished Merit Award and the University of Manitoba Honoured Alumni Award. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Manitoba .

"Dr. de Jong brings a distinguished background in particle accelerator technology, especially within the pharmaceutical sector. His role will be impactful in leading our efforts to implement a state-of-the-art particle accelerator for radioisotope production," said Philippe van Put, General Manager of Full-Life Technology Europe. "With his extensive experience in medical isotope production and a proven track record in developing and managing electron accelerator facilities, Dr. de Jong is well-equipped to drive our projects to the next stage of development. His leadership skills, technical prowess, and long-term strategic management of accelerator facilities have earned him international recognition and a place on prestigious committees and projects. We are excited about the fresh perspectives and innovative approaches Dr. de Jong will bring to our team."

About Full-Life Technologies

Full-Life Technologies Limited ("Full-Life") is a fully integrated global radiotherapeutics company with operations in Belgium , Germany , and China . We aim to own the entire value chain for radiopharmaceutical research & development, production & commercialization in order to deliver clinical impact for patients. The Company plans to attack core issues affecting radiopharmaceuticals today through innovative research that targets the treatments of tomorrow. We are comprised of a team of fast-moving entrepreneurs and scientists with a demonstrated track record in the life sciences, as well as radioisotope research and clinical development.

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