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PhD Computer Engineering

Program Title:                    Ph.D. CE

Duration:                             3 Years

Total Credit Hours:          54_____

 

Introduction:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Computer Engineering prepares graduates for industrial or academic research in the fields of Communication, Embedded System, and relevant domains. PhD Computer Engineering program focuses on producing skilled researchers who can contribute by creation of new knowledge and propose solutions to challenges faced by the practitioners and researchers of the discipline.

 

Program Mission:

To produce highly skilled scholars with practical and analytical domain knowledge possessing independent & collaborative research expertise in the domain of Computer Engineering

 

Objectives:

The objectives of PhD program in Computer Engineering are:

  • To produce domain experts with cutting-edge research potential to fill the gap
    between academia and industry.
  • To develop research scholars with exceptional technical writing and result
    demonstration skills.       
  • To equip scholars with imperative knowledge, modern tools and techniques to make
    significant contribution in the field of Computer Engineering by conducting quality
    research independently or in collaboration.

Program Learning Outcomes:


PhD scholars who successfully complete their PhD in Computer Engineering will be able to:

PLO 1: Design and conduct research that is grounded in theory, practice and further extends the existing research in the field.
PLO 2: Produce quality research that have a positive impact toward the welfare and betterment of society.
PLO 3: Communicate effectively both in oral and written formats to a diverse audience.
PLO 4: Collaborate with the peers in the domain of Computer Engineering to integrate
diverse perspectives

 

Summary of Credit Hours

Sr. No. Courses as per HEC new GE Policy 2023
(All courses at Ph.D. level must be 800 level)		 Credit Hours / Contact Hours Existing Road Map Proposed New Road Map
1. Major / Disciplinary / University Requirement 0 0 3
2. Elective Courses 18 18 15
3. Interdisciplinary Courses -- -- --
4. Thesis 36 36 36
5. Deficiency course (for candidates from other or interdisciplinary domains) 0 0 6–9
Total 54 54 54

 

 

Semester-wise Road map

 

Semester 1:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
1 - ESC-801 Research Methods in PhD Studies 3 SDG 4
2 - - Elective I 3 Mentioned in list of courses
3 - - Elective II 3 Mentioned in list of courses
Total Credit Hours 9  

 

Semester 2:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
1 - - Elective III 3 Mentioned in list of courses
2 - - Elective IV 3 Mentioned in list of courses
3 - - Elective V 3 Mentioned in list of courses
Total Credit Hours 9  

 

Semester 3:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
1 - - Comprehensive Exam 0  
2 - THS 900 PhD Thesis 9 SDG 9, SDG*
Total Credit Hours 9  

 

Semester 4:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
  - THS 900 PhD Thesis 9 SDG 9, SDG*
Total Credit Hours 9  

 

Semester 5:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
  - THS 900 PhD Thesis 9 SDG 9, SDG*
Total Credit Hours 9  

 

Semester 6:

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs Alignment
  - THS 900 PhD Thesis 9 SDG 9, SDG*
Total Credit Hours 9  

*Any additional SDG pertaining to the scholar's thesis area

List of Electives Courses

Sr. No. Pre-requisite Course Code Course Title Credit Hours 17 UN SDGs alignment (please mention relevant SDG No.)

1

 -

CEN 807

Distributed Systems Architecture and Design

3

SDG 9

2

 -

CEN 808

Advanced Techniques in System Modeling and Simulation

3

SDG 9

3

 -

CEN 820

High Performance Computer Architecture

3

SDG 9

4

 -

CEN 821

Microprocessor System Optimization and customization

3

SDG9, SDG12

5

 -

CEN 840

Advanced Embedded System Design

3

 SDG 9

6

 -

CEN 841

ASIC Design Methodology

3

SDG 9

7

 -

CEN 842

Digital Systems Integration and Design

3

SDG 9

8

 -

CEN 845

Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition

3

SDG 3, SDG 9

9

 -

CEN 852

Modern Approaches in VLSI System Design

3

SDG 9

10

 -

CEN 854

MOS VLSI Circuit Design

3

SDG 9

11

 -

CEN 853

Real-Time Systems Engineering & Design

3

SDG 9

12

 -

CEN 855

Advanced Parallel Processing Computer Systems

3

 SDG 9

13

 -

DSC- 800

Advanced Data Analytics

3

SDG 3,SDG 4, SDG 7, SDG 8,SDG 9,SDG 11

14

 -

DSC-802

Advanced Data Visualization

3

SDG 3,SDG 4, SDG 7,SDG 8,SDG 9, SDG 11

15

 -

DSC-807

Advanced Deep Learning

3

SDG 3, SDG 4,SDG 7,SDG 9,SDG 11

16

 -

CSC-800 

Advanced AI Networking 

3 

SDG 3,SDG 4,SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 11 

17

 -

CSC-820

Advanced Topics in Operating Systems

3

SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 11

18

 -

CSC-819

Research Trends in Machine Learning

3

SDG 3,SDG 4,SDG 7, SDG 8,SDG 9, SDG 11

19

 -

CSC 841 

Advanced Computational Linguistics 

3 

SDG 3,SDG 4, SDG 11 

20

 -

CSC-851

Advanced Pattern Recognition

3

SDG 3,SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 11

21

 -

CSC-860 

Advanced Complexity Theory and Algorithms 

3 

SDG 4 ,SDG 11 

22

 -

CSC 864

Advanced Computer Vision

3

SDG 9

23

 -

CSC-881 

Advanced Cloud Computing 

3 

SDG 3,SDG 4,SDG 9, SDG 11 

24

 -

SEN 820

Emerging Trends in Human Computer Interaction

3

SDG 9

25

 -

SEN 862

Emerging Trends in Big Data Analytics

3

SDG 9

26

 -

SEN 810

Secure Software Systems

3

SDG 9, SDG 16

27

 -

SEN 812

Computer and Cybersecurity

3

SDG 9, SDG 16

28

 -

SEN 811

Internet of Things: Design and Applications

3

3,4,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,15

29

-

EET 827

Advanced Wireless Communication Systems

3

SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 9

30

 -

EET 829 

Optimization Techniques

3

SDG 9

31

 -

EET 831

Modern Digital Communications Systems

3

SDG 3,SDG  9

32

 -

EET 832

Advance topics in Network Security

3

SDS 3,SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 16

33

 -

EET 834

Emerging Trend in Optical Fiber Networks

3

SDG 3, SDG 9

34

 -

EET 835

Advance Topics in 5G and Beyond Communications

3

SDG 3,SDG  8, SDG 9

35

 -

EET 836

AI for Future Communication Systems

3

SDG 3,SDG 8,SDG 9

36

 -

EET 837

Advanced Data Communication Systems

3

SDG 8, SDG 9

37

 -

EET 850

Wireless Sensor Networks

3

SDG 9 

38

 -

EET 851

Mobile and ad-hoc Networks

3

SDG 9

39

 -

EEN 824

On-Chip Interconnection Networks

3

SDG 9

40

 -

EEN 829

Design and Applications of Real Time DSP Systems

3 

SDG 3,  SDG 9 

41

 -

EEN 831

Statistical Signal Processing

3

SDG 3, SDG 9

42

 -

EEN 832

Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Based Intelligent control systems

3

SDG 3, SDG 9

43

 -

EEN 833

Advanced Computer vision for Robotics

3

SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 9

44

 -

EEN 834

Human-Robot Interaction

3

SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 9

45

 -

EEN 835

Medical Devices & Robotics

3

SDG 3, SDG 8, SDG 9

 

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