PhD Candidate for Joint BITS RMIT PhD Program

Earn a joint PhD from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and RMIT University – applications open now.

We are inviting applications for two PhD positions under the BITS–RMIT Collaboration Program.

Work with me alongside leading RMIT faculty on cutting-edge projects in AI, navigation, and underwater communications. This is a unique opportunity to pursue internationally collaborative research with dual supervision.

PhD Project Vacancies – BITS RMIT Collaboration

Two exciting PhD opportunities are now open under the BITS–RMIT PhD Collaboration Program. These projects provide the chance to work on interdisciplinary research with joint supervision from BITS Pilani and RMIT University.

I am delighted to collaborate with distinguished RMIT faculty members Prof. Akram Al-Hourani and Prof. Ke Wang to jointly mentor motivated scholars.

Project 1

Development of Machine Learning-based Jamming and Spoofing Detection for GPS and NavIC Software Receivers

Supervisors: Nitin Sharma (BITS) and Prof. Akram Hourani (RMIT)

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dGc6CxW8

Project 2

AI-Enabled Underwater Optical Integrated Sensing and Communication

Supervisors: Nitin Sharma (BITS) and Prof. Ke Wang (RMIT)

Apply here:

Why apply?

Be part of an internationally collaborative PhD program between BITS Pilani and RMIT University

Work on impactful challenges in navigation, sensing, and communication

Gain global exposure through dual mentorship and research collaboration

Applications are now open. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the respective project links.

• Deadline: 26 September 2025