Visvesvaraya PhD in Radar, Wireless and RF/mmWave Systems, IIIT Delhi (A2A Lab, Prof. Sumit J. Darak)
Job Description
This Visvesvaraya PhD position at IIIT Delhi is in radar, wireless and RF/mmWave systems research. It sits in the Algorithms to Architecture (A2A) Lab and runs under the Chip to Startup (C2S) programme. The fellowship is ₹60,000 a month.
At a glance
- Position: Full-time PhD, Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase II
- Where: A2A Lab, Department of ECE, IIIT Delhi
- Advisors: Prof. Sumit J. Darak (IIIT Delhi) and Prof. Shobha Sundar Ram (listed on the flier with UCL, UK)
- Fellowship: ₹60,000 a month, plus a ₹2,50,000 research contingency
- Duration: 3 to 5 years, based on performance
- Apply by: 30 October 2026 (interviews held weekly from 15 September 2026)
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is a Government of India scheme for PhDs in electronics and IT. The flier says extra support follows the scheme’s guidelines. Interviews run every week, so an early application may be seen sooner.
About the Visvesvaraya PhD position at IIIT Delhi
- PhD research in radar systems, wireless communications and RF/mmWave systems
- The A2A Lab designs algorithms together with reconfigurable hardware, such as FPGA and RFSoC platforms
- The work sits under the Chip to Startup (C2S) programme, which links chip design research to products
The flier names the research areas. It does not list a specific project or thesis topic.
Why this role matters
Radar and mmWave hardware skills are in short supply in India’s chip and defence industry. This PhD pays well above the standard fellowship and trains you on real FPGA and RF hardware.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in CSE or ECE
- CGPA above 7.5 on a 10-point scale
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written
- Desirable: MATLAB or Python with prior research experience
- Desirable: hands-on FPGA or SoC work, and working knowledge of RF system design
- Prior publications or active research experience are strongly preferred
You join IIIT Delhi’s full-time PhD programme. Check the institute’s PhD rules on its admissions pages before the interview.
Pay and duration
- Fellowship: ₹60,000 a month
- Research contingency: ₹2,50,000
- Duration: 3 to 5 years, based on performance
- Additional funding as per the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme guidelines
How to apply
Fill in the online application form linked from the IIIT Delhi PhD positions page. Read the official flier (PDF) first. The deadline is 30 October 2026.
Key dates
- Announced: 9 September 2026
- Interviews: weekly, from 15 September 2026
- Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Please read the official IIIT Delhi PhD positions page before applying, and browse more PhD positions on ResearchJobs.in.
Hiring institution: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi)
Official advertisement: iiitd.ac.in
How to prepare for this application
- Revise radar basics: range and Doppler processing, FMCW waveforms, and the ambiguity function.
- Know mmWave links: beamforming, channel sounding, and why path loss is high at these bands.
- Show hardware work: an FPGA design, an RFSoC or SDR demo, or HDL code. Bring resource and timing numbers.
- Read two A2A papers: the lab publishes on integrated sensing and communication on FPGA. Be ready to discuss one.
- Apply early: interviews are held every week. Compare advisors on our Find a supervisor page.
About IIIT Delhi
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi is a state university set up by the Government of NCT of Delhi. It runs B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes in computer science, electronics and related areas. Its campus is in Okhla, New Delhi.
