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Job details:
Pursue cutting-edge research with dual supervision at BITS Pilani and RMIT Melbourne.
I am pleased to invite applications for a PhD project applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to design, simulate, and deploy autonomous drone fleets for the inspection and maintenance of large-scale solar farms. This is a systems-level challenge that sits at the intersection of renewable energy, robotics, and rigorous engineering design methodology.
The project integrates swarm robotics, computer vision, and Digital Twin within a Model-Based Systems Engineering framework.
The program provides:
- Annual stipend for those with a first degree (B.E. / M.Sc.) qualification: INR 5,13,600 (approx. Rs. 42,800/month).
- Annual stipend for those with a higher degree (M.E. / M.Tech.) qualification: INR 5,49,600 (approx. Rs. 45,800/month).
- Joint PhD award from BITS Pilani and RMIT University
- Full tuition scholarship from RMIT + subsidised fees at BITS
- Handsome stipend, health insurance, visa fees & return airfare to Melbourne
- Co-supervision and access to infrastructure across both institutions
- A global academic experience, starting at BITS and extending with up to a year in Australia
Suitable candidates will have a background in AI, Electronics, CS, Computer Engineering, or Computer Vision, with strong Python and ML foundations.
👥 Supervisory Team
• Dr. G Sai Sesha Chalapathi – BITS Pilani
• Dr. Wei Qin Chuah – RMIT University
• Prof. Ben Cheng – RMIT University (Co-supervisor)
• Dr. Toh Yen Pang – RMIT University (Co-supervisor)
📅 Application Deadline: 28 March 2026
🔗 To learn more or To apply: https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ResearchProjectDetail.aspx?progCode=675
📌 Project ID: BRJP26100104
📌 Title: Digital Twin-Driven Multi-Agent Coordination for Autonomous Solar Farm Maintenance: An MBSE Approach
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