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The following tables gives the basic qualifications and areas of research pursued in various departments.

An applicant may choose to apply to  up to 3 Departments/Centres/Units  including Interdisciplinary programs.

PROGRAMS IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

The following table gives the basic qualifications and areas of research pursued in various departments. An  applicant may choose to apply for a maximum of  3 Departments/Centres/Units .

$  option to be specified at the time of interview.

$  Option to be specified at the time of interview.

PROGRAMMES IN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

General eligibility for admissions to Ph. D/ M. Tech (Engg) degree programmes in Engineering Faculty

Candidates with ME / M Tech / M Sc(Engg) or equivalent degrees will be considered only for Ph D programme.

Candidates with BE / B Tech or equivalent qualification with a valid score/rank as on 1st August 2012 in one of the national tests, such as GATE / Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for JRF / UGC-NET for JRF/ DBT JRF/ ICMR JRF/ JEST 2012/ NBHM/ IISc Entrance Test 2012, will be considered for admissions to Ph D/M Sc(Engg) programmes based on their performance in the interview by the interview board.

Candidates who have qualified in the examinations conducted by the Institution of Engineers (AMIE) and the  Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (Grad. IETE) should also have B Sc. or equivalent degree in Physical Sciences/  Chemical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Computer Science/ Electronics. 

The duration of the Bachelor’s degree such as BE / B Tech or equivalent should have a minimum tenure of atleast 4 years of study and Master’s degrees such as M Sc or MBA should have a minimum tenure of atleast 2 years of study.  

Diploma holders with AMIE / Grad. IETE are not eligible for admission to the Institute.

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CDS offers course and research-based degree programs . The course program is M.Tech. (Computational and Data Sciences) , and the research programs are M.Tech. (Research) and Ph.D. . The Ph.D. program at CDS is the flagship program of the department, and it is these doctoral programs that have helped IISc secure the rank as top university and top academic institution in India. As a result, it is the Ph.D. students at IISc who gain the most from our leading rank and reputation, and also contribute the most to the success of the Institute.

The Institute and the department strongly encourage applicants to join the Ph.D. program if they have the enthusiasm for research and advancing technology. However, many of the applicants to CDS are new to research, and you may be wondering “Is a Ph.D. right for me?” . This FAQ will try to address some of the misconceptions of a Ph.D., and offer our view on what it takes to do a Ph.D. at the CDS department of IISc, and how you can benefit from it.

• A research program gives the opportunity to develop advanced skills in a focused area, and make a tangible intellectual contribution. It is about depth rather than breadth .
• The research programs at CDS have much fewer course credit requirements , e.g., 12 credits for M.Tech.(Research) and 24 credits for Ph.D. as part of the Research Training Program (RTP) , compared to 40 credits for M.Tech.(CDS) course degree. The set of RTP courses are completely flexible and decided by the student and their advisor. This allows you to take courses that train you in your research area, and gives more time to do guided research.
• A research program also gives you flexibility in the topic that you wish to conduct research on, even if you are new to it as long as you are passionate about it. There is less time-pressure and you get the chance to pick up the necessary skills and make a sustained impact.
• Students in a research program work closely with an advisor right from the start of their program and get to interact and collaborate with other students in the research lab. This offers additional mentorship from peers, and a strong research support network. The students get to use all facilities of that lab, in addition to the facilities of the department.
• Lastly, the career options once you complete a research degree are much broader and international in nature. You will also get a higher quality and payscale job compared to someone with just a course-based degree.
• That is perfectly fine. We have many students who join without prior research experience. Even those who have conducted research earlier may not have worked at a top institution like IISc, and will need to be retrained. The courses taken as part of the research training program in the first 2 semesters, along with the research experience gained in the lab and advisor you work, with will prepare you for research.
• At the same time, you should already be strong in your undergraduate courses and fundamental concepts . During the admissions process, we will test your level of preparation in your undergraduate subjects and your ability to apply those concepts. Prior research experience is not required.
• I heard a Ph.D. takes 5, 6, 7, 8+ years to complete. I don’t want to commit that long!
• That is not true. IISc has firm guidelines on how long a Ph.D. degree can take, and students MUST complete their doctoral studies latest by 6 years. At the CDS department, the average time to graduate with a Ph.D. is less than 5 years .
• Research programs offer students the flexibility to accelerate their graduation time if they perform well, and have made a mark in their research topic. This is up to the student and their advisor, and a motivated student can finish rapidly. In fact, in some research areas, the longer you take, the less interesting that topic becomes since technology is fast-changing.
• Not particularly. In both Masters and Ph.D. research programs, you first get research training in an area, then identify a suitable dissertation topic, and finally work on that topic for the rest of your degree. The key difference between the Masters and Ph.D. programs is that a doctoral student can select a topic that is more interesting and impactful since they can spend more time doing research. The more in-depth a student works on a research problem, the more meaningful the outcomes and better the future prospects.
• In fact, one can consider the 2-3 years spent in the M.Tech. (Research) program to be the preliminary part of doing a Ph.D. It takes just 1-2 years longer than a Masters student for a Ph.D. student to complete — this maximizes your academic investment! It is a big bonus compared to doing a Masters first and then separately a Ph.D., which can take 7+ total years.
• What if I realize that I am not cut-out for research after I start my Ph.D. program?
• This is a reasonable concern since the true meaning of research will be evident only after you start your research. We understand this and offer a chance for doctoral students who feel that a Ph.D. is not right for them to exit with a M.Tech.(Research) degree, once they fulfil the Masters’ degree requirement. This is a decision taken in consultation with the student, advisor, department, and the Institute. Nothing in the degree or transcript will state that the student transitioned from a Ph.D. This way, there is no impact on future academic or career prospects, and the risk is limited.
• Since IISc is the top research university in India, all departments including CDS place an emphasis on admitting Ph.D. research students . In fact, 65% of all students at IISc are in the Ph.D. program. Given a pool of applicants in an admissions cycle, priority will be given to Ph.D. applicants, and M.Tech. (Research) students will only be considered subsequently in the merit list. So if there are more high quality applicants to the Ph.D. program, then there will likely be fewer seats for Masters’ students. So we encourage students to consider the information provided in this FAQ and apply for the Ph.D. program.
• At the same time, good students with exemplary performance in the admissions interview always stand a fair chance of being considered for the Masters if they have applied only for it.
• In fact, only a small fraction of students who graduate with a Ph.D. end up joining becoming a faculty, and the global career options are plenty.
• A majority actually join the industry , and at a much higher pay scale than their Masters’ degree colleagues. There are also industry jobs that require a Ph.D. degree, and research labs like Microsoft Research and IBM Research hire only doctoral graduates. The career advancement is also much faster. Since many low-tech jobs in the industry are being replaced by Artificial Intelligence, the job prospects for doctoral scholars are going to be much higher as they bring in higher order thinking and skills that cannot be automated. The quality of the work that is done in such research positions is also more interesting and cutting-edge, compared to basic coding and product development for students without a Ph.D.
• Many Ph.D. graduates also go on to start startups based on their research (e.g., Google was started based on Brin and Page’s doctoral topics, even though they dropped out). A doctoral degree trains a student to become independent and focused contributors, and to innovate on a daily basis. This is the essence of entrepreneurship. IISc also offers training on incubation and translation, and the department offers training on writing funding proposals. That’s why many startups and venture capitals, including Flipkart, Accel and Airwoot, hire Ph.D.’s or are led by them.
• D. graduates also have the option of joining universities and government labs as scientists and postdocs . These allow you to conduct research as part of a team on projects of national and international importance, but do not expect you to teach courses or advise students.
• Lastly, if you realize that you enjoy academic research and do wish to become a faculty at top universities worldwide, a Ph.D. is a requirement. Once you join IISc, you will realize that faculty labs are more like a high-energy startups rather than a cushy government job 🙂 And a Ph.D. from IISc is the best you can get in India to prepare you for a faculty position!
• I am interested in working/studying abroad after my studies at IISc. Does a Ph.D. from IISc help?
• Indeed, and this is common. IISc is the top university in India according to national and global rankings ( QS , THE ). We are also rank No. 8 in the world for small universities, which means more personalized attention to students. While IITs are well known for their B.Tech. Graduates, IISc is internationally famous for our Ph.D.s! Many of our graduates join top multinationals in India and abroad, in addition to postdoc positions at universities across the world for further training. In fact, one of the perks of doing a Ph.D. at IISc is the chance to attend international conferences several times and establish a network of global colleagues. This and your advisors’ contacts can help you secure a position at prime institutions worldwide.
• At the same time, if you do wish to return and work in India long term, you can always use your IISc Ph.D. to get placed at top postdoc positions or industry labs internationally, and return back to India when you are comfortable. Most faculty at IISc have international doctorates, post-doctorate and/or industry experience, and can advise you on this.
• IISc currently offers all Ph.D. students a scholarship of Rs.25,000/month for the first 2 years, and Rs.28,000/month for the next 3 years. This is periodically revised by the Government of India. All students are also provided on-campus hostel accommodation and mess facilities. The hostel and tuition fees are nominal. Students also have access to the Gymkhana sports facilities, various campus cultural and recreational groups, and a clean-green environment in the heart of the Bangalore city that is just a short ride from top restaurants and malls. All of this means you have more than Rs.15,000/month for your expenses , which is generous. In fact, this is not too different from an entry-level industry position once you deduct the housing costs and other expenses in a modern city like Bangalore!
• In additional, Ph.D. students can also apply to prestigious fellowships from the Government of India, and industries from India and globally. These are open only to doctoral students. At the top end, the Prime Minister’s Fellowship provides students with up to 8.7 lakhs per year , while the Visvesvaraya fellowship for Electronics and IT offers Rs.35,000/month . TCS, Google, IBM Research and Facebook also have global fellowship programs for PhD students, with up to US$3000/month given as fellowship. Given that you are a student at IISc, your chances of securing such a fellowship is much better than any other university in India!
• Yes and yes!
• The essence of research is to take a fresh perspective on existing problems, or identify novel problems that can be solved. So this requires a diversity of views when approaching the research area. Globally, there is a growing recognition of the importance of gender diversity in research and academia, particularly in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) areas, to help solve hard research problems . As a result, there are specific programs to improve the enrolment of female students and employees in universities and industry. Special scholarships such as the Google Women Techmakers fellowship are available, and the Indian government also has programs from the Department of Science and Technology to support Women Scientists.
• IISc and CDS value diversity. About 25% of students at IISc are female and we hope to increase this number of the coming years. We make all possible arrangements to accommodate specific needs of individual students to ensure their academic success and a productive career. IISc also has the Women in Science, Engineering and Research (WiSER) group that offer a supportive network of female students, faculty and industrialists to address specific concerns. Prof. Rohini Godbole from IISc has even compiled a book on the leading women scientists of India, Lilavati’s Daughters , to serve as role models. A research career also offers flexible timings rather than a 9AM-5PM corporate job, and this can help with work-life balance as well.

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IISc Bangalore PhD admission 2023 are ongoing now. Admission to the program is based on GATE/UGC-NET JRF scores followed by a personal interview conducted by the institute. The GATE 2023 exam will be conducted between February 4 and February 12, 2023. IISc Bangalore PhD is a 3 year program specialized in 31 courses. Minimum eligibility required for admission is 50% marks in the Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Total fee charged for the entire program is INR 75,600. Students pursuing  IISc Bangalore  PhD program get monthly stipend of INR 35,000.

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IISc Bangalore PhD Eligibility Criteria

Eligible criteria for PhD in various subject areas are as follows:

• Completed a 4-years bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or technology
• Masters degree in Science, Business, Technology or Engineering
• Aggregate score (inclusive of Classes X, XII and graduation) should be a minimum of 50% or a second class.
• Students with bachelor’s in engineering or technology from centrally Funded Institutes should have at least 8.5 CGPA.
• A valid score of UGC-NET JRF or GATE as of 2021/ 2022/ 2023.

Documents Required

Following are the documents required while applying online:

• Mark sheets of Class X, XII, graduation and postgraduation
• In case the certificates of the final semester are not available, provisional certificates of all the semester is a mandate for submission. However, the final certificate is required during registration.
• Scanned image of signature and passport-size photograph
• Scanned copies of caste certificates (if applicable) and domicile certificate as in case of Kashmir valley residents 

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IISc Bangalore PhD Admission 2023

The selection procedure takes place in two stages. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The performance at the interview decides the final selections of candidates. The details of the procedures are mentioned below:

Shortlisting

For PhD programs, students are shortlisted based on their previous academic performance, scores at the national level examinations and publications they own. Few facts that are considered for shortlisted candidates:

• Grades or marks obtained in Classes X and XII board examinations
• Grades or CGPA in Bachelor’s program
• Grades obtained in Master’s program
• Noteworthy academic accomplishments like research publications, scholarships or awards
• Ranks in national level examinations

Final Selection

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. 
• In certain departments, the interview will be preceded by a written test.
• Hence, the performance at the written test, personal interview and records of national level entrance tests will lead to the final selection of PhD candidates.

IISc Bangalore Entrance Exam 2023

PhD admissions at IISc Bangalore are based on Joint CSIR/UGC NET/ GATE/ JEST exam scores. JEST is jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore, IISERs, NISER, etc. for admission to PhD and Integrated PhD exam. Every detail related to IISc Bangalore Entrance exam 2023 is given in the table below:

Note:  Shortlisted candidates will not be separately communicated through posts. Students have to check the application status in the admission section on the official website of IISc. Making personal arrangements for transportation and accommodation for the interview, students have to carry the original documents pertaining to all academic transcripts, caste, EWS or PD certificates. 

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How to Apply for IISc Bangalore PhD Admissions?

Students have to apply online for IISc Bangalore PhD programs. The steps are as follows:

• Visit the official website: iiisc.ac.in
• Go to the Apply Online tab and click on it.
• You will be redirected to another page, where you will have to click on the ‘Apply to PG program’.
• Next, you have to register, if you are a new user. Click on New User to Register link.
• Enter all your personal details that are required for registration.
• Registration will require the user's email ID and password for verification. This will allow the portal to communicate with the applicant.
• Once the registration is over, students can simply log in to apply.
• Enter all the personal details and upload the required documents. Make sure any field is not left blank or incomplete.
• Click on Save and proceed.
• Make the payments for application through net banking or debit/credit/visa master cards. 

General Instructions

Before applying, here are some of the general instructions that students need to follow:

• Applicants need to go through the guidelines carefully before beginning to apply.
• Make sure the application is completely filled. Incomplete applications will not be entertained at any cost.
• Students need to make sure accurate information is inserted in the form.
• Students need to bring all the original copies of uploaded documents for verification at the time of registration.

IISc Bangalore PhD Fees 2023

IISc Bangalore charges an amount of INR 15,000 for its PhD progam per annum as a tuition fee. The amount is payable by General/OBC category students only. For SC/ST category students, the tuition fee is fully waived. All the factors in the IISc Bangalore PhD fee structure is given in the table below:

IISc Bangalore gives monthy stipend of INR 25,000 to INR 28,000 to its PhD scholars. For the first two years PhD scholars get INR 25,000 per month. For the next three years, students get INR 28,000 of monthly stipend. After five years, they are eligible for a monthly financial assitance of INR 12,000 for one year. PhD candidates who do not avail hostel accommodation will be eligible for a house rent allowance (HRA) as per norms.

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Yes, its feasible. Fro PhD students its Rs.20K per annum. Where as for ME, M.Tech, Int.PhD, M.Des - Its Rs.14K per year. Where as for sponsored students the fee structure is little on higher side. And you can pay it in 3 instalments in total. SC and ST candidates have to pay even lesser amount. This includes emergency medical insurance, sports, gymkhana fee and many more.

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There is course work. You and your Ph.D supervisor will decide the courses to take. There are more than 30 departments. Each department has at least 15 professors. Each and every subject of science and engineering are offered in different courses.

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What is the fees structure of iisc bangalore.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore offers various programs that are listed below.

• Bachelor of Science ( Research) Undergraduate Program- (Master of Science is only offered to those who wish to continue after 4 years of UG programs)
• M.Tech/M.Des/ M.Mgt
• Integrated Ph.D. programs
• Research Program- M.Tech (Research)/ Ph.D

The following table has the annual fee structure for the various programs offered at IISc Bangalore.

The fee structure for General/OBC students (INR for annum)

* to be paid in the first year.

**for the 1st two years and thereafter on per with PhD

Fee structure for SC/ST category (INR per annum)

*to be paid in the first year

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IISc Bangalore selects candidates for its BSc (By Research) program based on the JEE Main/ KVPY/ NEET-UG/ JEE Advanced exam and is of 3 years duration. The BSc program at the IISC Bangalore is a flagship program, and it has ranked one of the best research institutes in India. It has ranked 1st for Overall by NIRF 2023. It has ranked 155 Overall by QS 2023. If you want to pursue a career in the research field BSc program from IISC would be the better choice. The Btech from NIT is the 4 years duration course and specializes in tech fields like computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc. 

Admission to PhD at IISc Bangalore is done based on GATE/NET(JRF) to get selected and you can check out tha page IISc Bangalore PhD course for the same.

The IISC admits students to MSc courses on the basis of written test and interview conducted by IISc Bangalore. The Applications for MSc programs can be filled and submitted through online mode.

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Principles of Distributed Ledgers

Analyse the foundational principles behind decentralised ledgers and apply them to current research in cryptocurrencies.

Explore how modern database systems are structured and learn about recent developments in database technology.

Computer Vision

Explore how images are formed, how they are represented on computers and how they can be processed by computers to extract semantic information.

Understand basic concepts of computer graphics and familiarise yourself with the mathematical principles used for computer generated imagery, shading and light approximations.

Introduction to Machine Learning

Gain insights into the different types of problems that exist in machine learning and the basic algorithms used to address them.

Logic-Based Learning

Gain an in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art of logic-based learning, starting from its key foundation concepts and principles before moving to more recent advances.

Network and Web Security

Study network and web security broadly from the network to the application layer and understand the main threats, attack techniques and defences relevant to cybersecurity and network security.

Advanced Computer Graphics

Assess modern techniques in realistic computer graphics and image synthesis, particularly image-based techniques for photorealism.

Cryptography Engineering

Discover how cryptographic techniques can be used to design and implement secure communicating systems for a variety of different needs and applications.

Probabilistic Inference

Examine how probability can be used to make decisions by a computer and advance your understanding of inference networks and linear and non linear methods in statistical pattern recognition.

Computer Networks and Distributed Systems

Review the problems and issues that must be dealt with in constructing robust and flexible distributed applications as well as the underlying network protocols needed to support them.

Software Engineering Design

Learn the techniques required to reliably design and evolve larger software systems and explore key principles of software design.

Examine algorithm design and analysis and the range of approaches and established algorithms for solving common classes of problems.

Quantum Computing

Discover the basic notions of quantum computing and be introduced to Quantum Bits, Quantum Entanglement and Quantum Algorithms.

AI Ventures

Explore applications of artificial intelligence technologies that will improve or transform existing financial, health and other systems.

Demonstrate independence and originality on a substantial and individual project culminating in a dissertation and oral presentation.

Over the final 5 months of your degree you will put into practice some of the techniques that you have learned throughout the course.

The idea for your project may be a proposal from a member of staff, or your own, or a combination of the two.

Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning.

• Independent study
• 80% Independent study

Teaching and learning methods

Balance of assessment.

• Assessed coursework
• Examinations (practical and written)
• Individual project
• 20% Assessed coursework
• 36% Examinations (practical and written)
• 44% Individual project

Assessment methods

Entry requirements.

• Minimum academic requirement
• English language requirement
• International qualifications

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to Imperial.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the  higher university requirement  in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the  English language requirements .

We also accept a wide variety of international qualifications.

The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

For guidance see our accepted qualifications  though please note that the standards listed are the  minimum for entry to Imperial , and  not specifically this Department .

If you have any questions about admissions and the standard required for the qualification you hold or are currently studying then please contact the relevant admissions team .

How to apply

Applications open on friday 27 september 2024, application fee.

There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs.

If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.

The fee applies per application and not per course.

• £80 for all taught Master's applications, excluding those to the Imperial College Business School.
• £100 for all MSc applications to the Imperial College Business School.
• £150 for all MBA applications to the Imperial College Business School.

If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.

Read full details about the application fee and waiver

Application process

Find out more about  how to apply for a Master's course , including references and personal statements.

ATAS certificate

An ATAS certificate  is not  required for students applying for this course.

Tuition fees

Overseas fee, as a guide, the fee for 2024-25 was £22,250., inflationary increases.

You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.

Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.

Find out more about our  tuition fees payment terms , including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.

Which fee you pay

Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out  how we assess your fee status .

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a  Postgraduate Master’s Loan  from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.

For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471. The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs. 

The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.

As a guide, the fee for 2024-25 was £41,750.

How will studying at imperial help my career.

Develop the essential core knowledge and skills for a computing career.

Consider this course if you're pursuing a career in industry, or if you're interested in a research career in academia or industry.

With an Imperial Computing degree, you'll be able to explore a variety of career opportunities.

Graduates are sought after in roles such as application/web development, networking, AI, media, finance, robotics, and computer games.

Other potential career paths include chip design, cyber security, data management, bio-medical systems and transport

Further links

Contact the department.

• Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7594 8298
• Email:  [email protected]

Course Director: Pancham Shukla

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There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

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You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

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Home » Research » Theory

The theory group works on the mathematical foundations of computing. Current research areas include algorithmic algebra, approximation algorithms, coding theory, combinatorial geometry, computational geometry, computational topology, cryptography, formal verification, graph theory, logic, and randomized algorithms.

• Siddharth Barman
• L. Sunil Chandran
• Sanjit Chatterjee
• Ambedkar Dukkipati
• Chaya Ganesh
• Sathish Govindarajan
• Ramesh Hariharan
• Ravi Kannan
• Bhavana Kanukurthi
• Arindam Khan
• Anand Louis
• Vijay Natarajan
• Arpita Patra
• Chandan Saha
• Rahul Saladi
• Gugan Thoppe

Research Projects We list here some of the ongoing projects in the various research laboratories. For further information, please look at the laboratory web pages or the posters .

• A parallel cylindrical algebraic decomposition algorithm for quantifier elimination on real closed fields [ Ambedkar Dukkipati | Algorithmic Algebra Lab]
• Geometric representation of graphs [ Sunil Chandran , Sathish Govindarajan | Theory Lab]
• Rainbow coloring of graphs [ Sunil Chandran , Sathish Govindarajan | Theory Lab]
• Integrated geometric and topological measures of features in scientific data [ Vijay Natarajan | Visualization and Graphics Lab ]
• Automata construction for metric temporal logic [ Deepak D’Souza | Theory Lab]
• Design and analysis of provable secure protocols [ Sanjit Chatterjee | Informatics and Security Lab]

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