PhD in Data Science
Talk one-to-one with a Data Science 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 Data Science 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 Data Science PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Data Science PhD Mentors
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🏢 Researcher
Dr. Sasanko Sekhar Gantayat
🏢 SR University Warangal Telangana India
Dr. Daniel Dauda Wisdom
🏢 Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Nigeria
Mirza Shuja
🏢 CGC University Mohali
Shamsudeen Sanni
🏢 University of Eswatini
Dr. Akbar Hussain
🏢 University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
Ajay Prakash B V
🏢 VTU
Dr Rajendiran Muthusamy
🏢 Panimalar Engineering College
Dr. Dillip Narayan Sahu
🏢 Assistant Professor, Department of MCA, Gangadhar Meher University, OdishaShowing 9 of 42 experts
Browse All Data Science Experts →Who Are the Data Science 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 Data Science Mentors
29 of our Data Science mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 1,529 papers between 1938 and 2026, cited 47,841 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Learning Techniques.
Recurring research themes
- Machine Learning139 papers · 23 mentors
- Deep Learning66 papers · 18 mentors
- Learning Techniques27 papers · 12 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence34 papers · 15 mentors
- Neural Network26 papers · 12 mentors
- Big Data28 papers · 10 mentors
Recent publications by our Data Science mentors
- Enhancing Digital Safety: Exploring Parental Control Mechanisms for Secure Online Experiences
- Exploring Big Tech Vulnerabilities: Transparent Blockchain Harvesting
- Addressing Data Security and Privacy Challenges: A Critical Analysis of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Applications
- Non-invasive A, B and O Blood Group Identification from Ocular Images Using a Hybrid Multi-modal Deep Learning Approach
- Enhancing Crisis Response and Misinformation Detection Using Large Language Models and Hybrid Approache
- When Scaling Fails: Network and Fabric Effects on Distributed GPU Training Performance
- HQP: Sensitivity-Aware Hybrid Quantization and Pruning for Ultra-Low-Latency Edge AI Inference
- Sentiment analysis of pre-service teachers’ issues and concerns during internship
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Data Science mentors have published, a PhD in Data Science with their guidance could explore:
- Machine Learning, especially where it meets learning techniques
- Deep Learning, especially where it meets learning techniques
- Learning Techniques
- 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 Data Science PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Data Science fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Data Science PhD programs
- Online and part-time Data Science doctorate options, and what to check before enrolling
- 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 Data Science: 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 Data Science 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 Data Science 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 Data Science PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Data Science 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 Data Science 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.
Can I do a PhD in Data Science online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Data Science. Quality and recognition vary by country and institution, so check accreditation and how employers or regulators in your country treat the degree. A mentor can help you compare options before you enrol.
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.