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

  • Healthcare operations management
  • Health service delivery
  • Image Processing

  • New materials for Energy Storage
  • Energy Storage for e-vehicles
  • Sustainable renewable energy integration
  • Nonconventional Energy Applications

  • E-waste management
  • Waste energy management
  • Solid Waste Management

  • Engineering design process
  • Product development & prototyping
  • Phytochemical development:
  • Multidisciplinary Product 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