Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at the Rajendra Mishra School of Engineering Entrepreneurship, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, is a full-time research programme focused on interdisciplinary research across engineering, innovation, technology management, and entrepreneurship.
Programme Overview
The PhD programme is structured to develop independent researchers capable of contributing new knowledge through theory, design, or applied research. Doctoral scholars work closely with faculty members on problems that span engineering systems, product development, technology-enabled services, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The programme is intended for scholars interested in original research, design-led inquiry, and application-oriented solutions that address real-world challenges.
Research Areas
Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation Studies
Data Analytics
- Big Data Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Complex networks
Health Care Management
- Healthcare operations management
- Health service delivery
- Image Processing
Energy Management & Sustainability
- New materials for Energy Storage
- Energy Storage for e-vehicles
- Sustainable renewable energy integration
- Nonconventional Energy Applications
Waste Management
- E-waste management
- Waste energy management
- Solid Waste Management
Product Development
- Engineering design process
- Product development & prototyping
- Phytochemical development:
- Multidisciplinary Product Development
Entrepreneurship Development
- Technology Entrepreneurship and quality issues
- Entrepreneurial Business environment and Leadership
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Technology Transfer
- Entrepreneurial Finance, economics & Governance Issues
- Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development