PhD in Engineering
Talk one-to-one with a Engineering PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
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A PhD in Engineering is a research doctorate 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 Engineering PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Engineering PhD Mentors
Karima SELMANI BOUAYOUNE
🏢 Researcher
Okeke Ude OLUGHU
🏢 Industrial Research and Development Engineering
Kiyan Rezaee
🏢 Master's Student
Momen Jomaa
🏢 Department of Food Processing Technology, Faculty of Organic Agriculture, Heliopolis University/ Department of Health Science , University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
Manish Kumar
🏢 Delhi College of Engineering
Durgesh Tamhane
🏢 IIT Bombay
Benneth Chimaobi Oyinna
🏢 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya University, Aditya Nagar, ADB Road, Surampalem, Kakinada, District, Andhra Pradesh, India - 533437
Akanksha Srivastava
🏢 Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
Daxayani C
🏢 Research Scholar, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, CoimbatoreShowing 9 of 219 experts
Browse All Engineering Experts →Who Are the Engineering 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 Engineering Mentors
79 of our Engineering mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 3,639 papers between 1971 and 2026, cited 70,450 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Machine Learning, Neural Network and Deep Learning.
Recurring research themes
- Machine Learning122 papers · 30 mentors
- Neural Network75 papers · 25 mentors
- Deep Learning55 papers · 19 mentors
- Artificial Neural37 papers · 15 mentors
- Artificial Intelligence49 papers · 18 mentors
- Internet of Things25 papers · 11 mentors
Recent publications by our Engineering mentors
- A sustainable approach to hybrid microgrid design: Optimal sizing and energy management
- Multi-criteria framework for ranking geological sites in underground hydrogen storage
- CO2 storage capacity estimation in underground geological sites using innovative data-driven techniques
- Hybrid XGBoost-CNN Model for Anomaly Detection: A New Approach for IoT Wireless Sensor Networks
- Preventive to intelligent maintenance: uncovering research frontiers of maintenance using BERTopic modeling
- One‐Pot Approach Reduction of Graphene Oxide Through Calendula officinalis for Promising Biomedical Applications
- Driver Injury Severity in Road Accidents: A Comprehensive Review of Key Influencing Factors
- Flat filtering model-free control of floating offshore wind turbine above rated wind speed with radial basis function neural network
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Engineering mentors have published, a PhD in Engineering with their guidance could explore:
- Machine Learning, especially where it meets artificial intelligence
- Neural Network, especially where it meets artificial neural
- Deep Learning, especially where it meets artificial neural
- Artificial Neural, 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 Engineering PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Engineering fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Engineering PhD programs
- Online and part-time Engineering 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 Engineering: academia, industry and research roles
Engineering Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Engineering. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
- Engineering Management
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Financial Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Structural Engineering
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Engineering. 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.
Is a doctorate in Engineering the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Engineering mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
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.