PhD in Innovation
Talk one-to-one with a Innovation 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 Innovation 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 Innovation PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Innovation PhD Mentors
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Dr Antony Pradeesh
🏢 Associate Dean of Innovation
Luis Felipe Dias Lopes
🏢 Federal University of Santa Maria
Asst. Prof. Dr. Labaran Isiaku
🏢 Cyprus International University
Vinicius Oliveira
🏢 Federal University of Rio Grande -- FURG
Dr. Levi Cheruo Cheptora
🏢 Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH)
Dr. Khalid Rasheed Memon
🏢 King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
fanjinyuan
🏢 Anhui Xinhua University
Sergey Suchkov
🏢 Professor in Medicine & Immunology, Director for Center for Biodesign of N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, and R&D Director, InMedStar, Russia, and Senior Scientific Advisor of China Hong Kong Innovation International Business Association, Hong KongShowing 9 of 13 experts
Browse All Innovation Experts →Who Are the Innovation 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 Innovation Mentors
6 of our Innovation mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 275 papers between 2004 and 2026, cited 62,102 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Circular Economy, Antenatal Care and Mental Health.
Recurring research themes
- Circular Economy3 papers · 2 mentors
- Antenatal Care2 papers · 2 mentors
- Mental Health3 papers · 2 mentors
- Global Health2 papers · 2 mentors
- Comprehensive Literature2 papers · 2 mentors
- Digital Transformation2 papers · 2 mentors
Recent publications by our Innovation mentors
- Driving digital transformation: a systematic review of social commerce adoption by SMEs in developing countries
- An analytical framework for uncovering risk interdependencies in sustainable supply chains using Fuzzy DEMATEL
- Examining Organisational Resources and Institutional Pressures on Proactive Environmental Strategy and Eco‐Innovation Practices: Moderating Role of Green Agility
- Enhancing Accessibility for Elderly Patients using Natural Language Voice Control on IPTV
- Exponential IPTV Growth and Integrated Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
- Customer-oriented front-line employees' voice behaviours in the hospitality industry: a comprehensive literature review
- Responsible Innovation, Circular Economy and Organisational Resilience: Investigating Multiple Pathways Towards Sustainability Performance
- Factors Influencing the Acceptability and Uptake of HIV Self-Testing Among Priority Populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Innovation mentors have published, a PhD in Innovation with their guidance could explore:
- Circular Economy
- Antenatal Care
- Mental Health
- Global Health
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 Innovation PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Innovation 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 Innovation: academia, industry and research roles
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Innovation 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 Innovation 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 Innovation PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Innovation 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 Innovation 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.