Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT²)

Mahindra University – Virginia Tech (MU- VT)

Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT²)

Mahindra University announces the launch of applications for the January 2026 intake of its prestigious Ph.D. programme, offered in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The Mahindra University–Virginia Tech Interdisciplinary Advanced Research Center for Transformative Technologies (IARCT²) is a collaborative research center focused on emerging and frontier technologies. The programme provides research scholars access to world-class laboratories, interdisciplinary mentorship, and co-supervision by Virginia Tech faculty.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Computational Linguistics for deciphering Ancient Indian scripts (and solving a Global Challenge)
  • Computer Vision and Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision and Explainable Al
  • Object motion analysis in complex and degraded environment
  • Reinforcement Learning for Millimeter Wave Communication
  • Generative Al and Neuroscience
  • Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/ME/XR)
  • Generative Al for (bio-) materials design

  • Artificial intelligence particularly Evolutionary Algorithms, Diffusion Models, Signal Processing, Music Theory especially on Indian Music-1 PHD

  • Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/XR)
  • Machine-learned potentials for molecular dynamics simulation
  • Quantum enhanced generative methods for inverse design of metamaterials
  • Computational Linguistics for deciphering Ancient Indian scripts (and solving a Global Challenge)
  • Computer Vision and Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision and Explainable Al
  • Object motion analysis in complex and degraded environment
  • Reinforcement Learning for Millimeter Wave Communication
  • Generative Al and Neuroscience
  • Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/ME/XR)
  • Generative Al for (bio-) materials design
  • Artificial intelligence particularly Evolutionary Algorithms, Signal Processing, Music Theory especially on Indian Music-1 PHD
  • Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/XR)
  • Machine-learned potentials for molecular dynamics simulation
  • Quantum enhanced generative methods for inverse design of metamaterials
Smart & Connected Cities
  • Precast Concrete, Self-Sensing Materials, Structural Health Monitoring
  • Precast Concrete, Nanomaterials, Self-healing materials
  • Transportation planning and urban mobility
  • Traffic safety, V2V and V2I communications
  • Operations Research/Industrial engineering, Transportation Logistics, loT Systems
  • Geoinformatics, Urban planning/Analytics, Environmental Engineering, IoT Systems, Software Engineering
  • Geotechnical – C&D waste, sustainable materials
  • Chemistry/Chemical engineering
Biomarkers Discovery: Early Detection & Biotherapeutics
  • Antibody Engineering
  • EVs & RNAi Therapeutics
  • Computational Biology
Energy & Water Nexus
  • Nanomaterials for high performance supercapacitors

Specialized areas in which Ph.D. students, if found suitable, would be admitted in Spring 2026 semester ( Jan’26 Intake )

Smart and Connected Cities.

  • Precast Concrete, Self-Sensing Materials, Structural Health Monitoring
  • Precast Concrete, Nanomaterials, Self-healing materials
  • Transportation planning and urban mobility
  • Traffic safety, V2V and V2I communications
  • Operations Research/Industrial engineering, Transportation Logistics, IoT Systems
  • Geoinformatics, Urban planning/Analytics, Environmental Engineering, IoT Systems, Software Engineering
  • Geotechnical – C&D waste, sustainable materials
  • Chemistry/Chemical engineering

Energy and water Nexus

  • Nano materials for high performance supercapacitors

Biomarkers Discovery: Early Detection & Biotherapeutics

  • Antibody Engineering,
  • EVs & RNAi Therapeutics,
  • Computational Biology

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

  • Computational Linguistics for deciphering Ancient Indian scripts (and solving a Global Challenge
  • Computer Vision and Deep Learning-
  • Computer Vision and Explainable AI
  • Object motion analysis in complex and degraded environment
  • Reinforcement Learning for Millimeter Wave Communication
  • Generative AI and Neuroscienc
  • Immersive Technologies (AR/VR/MR/XR)
  • Generative AI for (bio-) materials design
  • Artificial Intelligence particularly Evolutionary Algorithms, Signal Processing, Music Theory especially on Indian Music
  • Machine-learned potentials for molecular dynamics simulations
  • Quantum enhanced generative methods for inverse design of meta materials

Important Dates

Last Date for submission of applications 31st Oct, 2025
Shortlisting of candidates for interview 10th Nov, 2025
Ph.D. Entrance Test / Interview 22nd Nov, 2025
Announcement of Results 1st Dec, 2025
Commencement of the Spring 2026 Semester Teaching 15th Jan, 2026

Note: All Ph.D. students will, where appropriate, be co-supervised by a faculty member from Virginia Tech.

Contact : 040 67135103
Mail ID: admissions@mahindrauniversity.edu.in