PhD in Machine Learning
Talk one-to-one with a Machine Learning PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Machine Learning PhD Mentors
Kiyan Rezaee
🏢 Master's Student
Ayad
🏢 Tehran University
Filippo
🏢 Telefonica Research
Dr Nikunj Patel
🏢 King's college London
Rahul Kumar
🏢 Phd Scholar NIT PATNA
Vaibhav Vilas Godase
🏢 Ph.D
Devika S
🏢 Science communicator and educator
Appikatla Naga Pravallika
🏢 Prasad V Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Muhammad Ahsan Hayat
🏢 Iqra University KarachiShowing 9 of 182 experts
Browse All Machine Learning Experts →Who Are the Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning Mentors
140 of our Machine Learning mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 5,341 papers between 4 and 2026, cited 101,429 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Neural Network.
Recurring research themes
- Machine Learning409 papers · 94 mentors
- Deep Learning268 papers · 73 mentors
- Neural Network102 papers · 43 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence104 papers · 44 mentors
- Learning Techniques79 papers · 33 mentors
- Convolutional Neural60 papers · 40 mentors
Recent publications by our Machine Learning mentors
- 4 The Resilience of Artificial Intelligence in the Mechatronics Sector
- Pruning Federated Models through Loss Landscape Analysis and Client Agreement Scoring
- TinyFed6G: Federated Learning With TinyML for Resource-Constrained Intelligence in 6G Edge Networks
- Blockchain‐Assisted IoT Framework for Reliable Monitoring and Predictive Analytics in Perishable Food Supply Chains
- How can green finance and economic policies unlock new pathways to clean energy access in Sub-Saharan African nations?
- Giant Trevally Optimization Driven CNN Transformer Framework for Intrusion-aware Secure Cloud Storage
- NetPhish-Mix: A Multi-Modal Phishing Detection Method Utilizing URL Graphs and Page Screenshot Vision Transformer
- Deep residual network for three-dimensional (3-D) objects classification using phase-only digital holographic information
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Machine Learning mentors have published, a PhD in Machine Learning with their guidance could explore:
- Machine Learning, especially where it meets learning techniques
- Deep Learning, especially where it meets learning techniques
- Neural Network, especially where it meets convolutional neural
- Artificial Intelligence, especially where it meets machine learning
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 Machine Learning PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning: 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 Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning 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.