PhD in Design
Talk one-to-one with a Design PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.
A PhD in Design is a research degree in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Design PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Design PhD Mentors
Dr. F. O. Philip-Kpae
🏢 Rivers State University Port Harcourt
Dr. Sidhartha Panda
🏢 Professor, EED, VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India
Shyam Nikethen Girivasan
🏢 Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy practice JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Navaneet Chaturvedi
🏢 Assistant professor
BHARATH KUMAR K
🏢 Lecturer in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Dr.Arul Murugan C
🏢 Karpagam College of ENgineering
Neha Singh
🏢 Manipal University Jaipur
Dr. Ranjith Dayaratne
🏢 Asian School of KnowledgeShowing 9 of 40 experts
Browse All Design Experts →Who Are the Design Mentors?
Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Design Mentors
29 of our Design mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 1,270 papers between 1991 and 2026, cited 19,521 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Thin Film Solar, Photonic Crystal and Silvaco Tcad.
Recurring research themes
- Thin Film Solar16 papers · 3 mentors
- Photonic Crystal9 papers · 3 mentors
- Silvaco Tcad14 papers · 3 mentors
- Patch Antenna8 papers · 3 mentors
- Film Solar Cells12 papers · 2 mentors
- Analytical Modeling12 papers · 3 mentors
Recent publications by our Design mentors
- Constructivism in theory and practice: implications for classroom pedagogy
- Molecular dynamics-driven optimization of triterpenoid, amidinium, and flavonoid inhibitors targeting dengue NS2B-NS3 protease
- Preliminary assessment for the investigation of the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of Aloe ferox leaf extract as a foundation for medicinal …
- Occurrence and Hazard Ranking of Microplastics in Owabi Headworks in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
- Sustainable Rooftop Solutions for Indian Urban Spaces: Evaluating Bio-Solar Integration
- Embedded System
- Smart Video Number Plate Character Recognition and Speed Measurement
- Python/Silvaco-based Performance Simulation and Quantum Analysis of a 14 nm Si/Si3N4 Cylindrical GAA FET
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Design mentors have published, a PhD in Design with their guidance could explore:
- Thin Film Solar, especially where it meets film solar cells
- Photonic Crystal, especially where it meets thin film solar
- Silvaco Tcad
- Patch Antenna
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Design PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Design fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Design: academia, industry and research roles
Design Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Design. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Design PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Design PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Design PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Design mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Design PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.