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Notification For PHD Admissions Open For The Academic Session 2019-20 (Phase-Ii)

The document announces PhD admissions for the academic session 2019-2020 in phase 2 at the Centre for Advanced Studies. The Centre is located within the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University campus and focuses on specialized and multidisciplinary research. Online applications are invited until January 23, 2020 for PhD programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechatronics, and Nanotechnology. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 and the selection process involves a written exam and interview. Minimum eligibility criteria for the different programs are provided. The syllabus for the entrance exams covers the respective subject domains at the level of GATE or as specified.

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Notification For PHD Admissions Open For The Academic Session 2019-20 (Phase-Ii)

The document announces PhD admissions for the academic session 2019-2020 in phase 2 at the Centre for Advanced Studies. The Centre is located within the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University campus and focuses on specialized and multidisciplinary research. Online applications are invited until January 23, 2020 for PhD programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Mechatronics, and Nanotechnology. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 and the selection process involves a written exam and interview. Minimum eligibility criteria for the different programs are provided. The syllabus for the entrance exams covers the respective subject domains at the level of GATE or as specified.

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Centre for Advanced Studies

(A Research Driven Autonomous Government Institution)


Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh,
Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Sec-11, Jankipuram Vistar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
PIN Code-226031

Notification for PhD Admissions open for the Academic Session 2019-20
(Phase-II)

The Centre for Advanced Studies is an in-campus institution of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical
University Uttar Pradesh, Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University. The centre has state of the
art infrastructure, cutting edge lab facilities with high quality faculty and is a research based
institution focussed in specialized areas and multi-disciplinary research.

Online applications are invited for Admission to full time PhD Programmes in for the semester
beginning February 2020.

1. Computer Science and Engineering


2. Mechatronics
3. Nanotechnology

For opening of online portal of registration please visit www.aktu.ac.in.


The last date of application is 5:00 PM, 23rd January 2020.
Scholarship:
All the admitted students are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 40,000 per month (under Deen
Dayal Upadhyaya Quality Improvement Programme)*.

*Note: Subject to other terms & conditions as per PhD Ordinances of Centre for Advanced Studies
and provisions in DDU Quality Improvement Program.

Registration fee
Please visit www.aktu.ac.in.
The selection of candidates will be based on written examination followed by interview of
written qualified candidates.

Eligibility Criterion

S. No. Course Eligibility


1. PhD – Computer Science & M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering / Information
Engineering Technology/ Electronics and Communication Engineering with
First Division or equivalent CGPA
2. PhD - Mechatronics M.Tech. in Mechatronics/ Mechanical Engineering/ Electronics
& Communication Engineering/ Manufacturing Technology/
Manufacturing and Automation/ Automation and Robotics/
Electronics Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/
Electronics & Instrument Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/
with First Division or equivalent CGPA

3. PhD - Nano Science & *M.Tech. in Nanotechnology/ Aerospace Engineering/


Technology Agriculture Engineering/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science
and Information Technology/ Chemistry/ Electronics and
Communication Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/
Instrumentation Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering/
Petroleum Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Physics/ Production
and Industrial Engineering/ Textile Engineering and Fiber
Science/ Polymer Science and Technology/ Food Technology/
Atmospheric Oceanic Science and Technology/ Environmental
Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Material Science/
Mechanical Engineering with First Division or equivalent
CGPA.

# M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics with


First Division or Equivalent CGPA with valid GATE score.

Note: * Both B.Tech. – M.Tech. and B.Sc. – M.Sc. – M.Tech.


combinations are eligible

# Pre-requisite course credit requirements will be different for


M.Sc. qualified students

Note: For other details, please see PhD ordinances available on institute
website.

SYLLABUS for Ph.D Entrance Examination (2019-20)


 There shall be a multiple choice objective nature test for such candidates who are seeking
admission to the Ph.D. Programme of the Centre for Advanced Studies. Such candidates will
have to appear in the paper for their domain knowledge test of various disciplines/subject
areas.
 The syllabi for papers on respective subject domains shall be as given below. The paper
shall be of two-hour duration and shall contain 100 multiple choice type questions from
the subject area.

1. Computer Science & Engineering

As per GATE 2020 syllabus

2. NANOTECHNOLOGY

General aptitude in RM (Research Methodology) and fundamentals/basics: in/of Nano


Science and Nanotechnology as well as in/of the following topics.

Quantum Physics: Basis of Quantum Physics, de Broglie’s concept, operators, physical


imperfection of wave function, normalised and orthogonal wave function, Heisenberg’s
uncertainty Principle.

Solid State Physics: Crystal structure, Bravais lattices and its basics, Miller indices, X-ray
diffraction and Bragg’s law, free electron theory of metals. Fermi energy and density of states,
origin of energy bands, concept of holes and effective mass. Energy levels in One Dimension,
Fermi-Dirac distribution, effect of Temperature on the Fermi-Dirac Distribution, free electron
gas in three-dimension, crystal imperfections: Point imperfections – vacancy, substitution and
interstitial impurity.

Applied Chemistry: Structure of solids, symmetry concepts, crystal structure. Preparative


methods and characterization of inorganic solids. Crystal defects and non-stoichiometry.
Interpretation of phase diagrams, phase transitions. Kinetics of phase transformations,
structure property correlations in ceramics, glasses, polymers. Composites and nanomaterials.
Basic concepts in biomaterials science, concept and assessment of biocompatibility of
biomaterials, examples of some important metallic biomaterials, bio- ceramics and bio-
composites

Electricity and Magnetism: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law. Electric field and potential.
Electrostatic boundary conditions, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, dielectric polarization,
volume and surface charges, electrostatic energy. Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s
law of electromagnetic induction Maxwell’s equations and static and time varying equations,
Poynting’s theorem, Lorentz Force and motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic
fields, Clausius–Mossotti relation. Fundamentals about dia-, para- and ferromagnetism,
Langevin’s theory of Para magnetism, Curie’s law.

Materials and their properties: Different types of materials: Metals, Semiconductors,


Composite materials, Ceramics, Alloys, Polymers. Chemical Bonding-Atomic Bonding in solids,
Types of bond: Metallic, Ionic, Covalent and van der Waals bond; Hybridisation; Molecular
orbital theory;
Electrochemistry fundamentals
o Mechanical Properties: Stress-strain response of metallic, ceramic and polymer materials,
yield strength, tensile strength and modulus of elasticity, toughness, plastic deformation,
fatigue, creep and fracture,
o Electronic Properties: Free electron theory, Fermi energy, density of states, elements of band
theory, semiconductors, Hall effect, dielectric behaviour, piezo, ferro, pyroelectric materials,
o Magnetic Properties: Origin of magnetism in metallic and ceramic materials, paramagnetism,
diamagnetism, ferro and ferrimagnetism,
o Thermal Properties: Specific heat, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion,
thermoelectricity,
o Optical Properties: Refractive index, absorption and transmission of electromagnetic
radiation in solids, electrooptic and magneto-optic materials, spontaneous and stimulated
emission, gas and solid-state lasers

Fabrication: Nanoparticles Synthesis-Carbon Nanotubes, Metal nanoparticles, Q-Dots,


Nanowires Thin film synthesis-Chemical Vapor Deposition, Physical Vapor Deposition, Self-
Assembly, Lithography- Optical & Electron Lithography, Resists.

Characterisation: Electron microscopes, scanning electron microscopes, transmission electron


microscope, scanning probe microscopy, atomic force microscopy, scanning tunnelling
microscope, Spectroscopy- FTIR, UV-Vis, Raman.
Electronics: Intrinsic and extrinsic Semiconductors. Fermi level. p-n junctions, transistors,
semiconductor; diodes; solar cell fundamentals
3. MECHATRONICS

Engineering Mechanics: Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses and frames; kinematics and
dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion; impulse and momentum (linear and
angular), collisions.
Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the
principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints; shafts, gears,
rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs, Cams, gears and gear trains
Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept and
electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins; heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and
through pipes.
Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, phase diagrams, heat
treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.
Joining Processes: Principles of welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements;
comparators.
Basic Electronics:
Conductors, insulators, semi-conductors, Passive components used in Electronics, Transformers,
semi-conductors, Transistors, Silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR), Integrated Circuits (IC), Digital
Circuits. Diodes, Electrical Elements, Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic, mobility and
resistivity; P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photo diode and solar
cell.
Electrical and Mechanical Actuators:
Drives, Spindle drives, feed drives, AC and DC motors, Stepper motors, Servo motors, Servo-
principle, Drive protection, Pascal Law, Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators etc.
Sensors and Transducers: Potentiometer, Variable-Inductance Transducer, Variable-Capacitance
Transducers, Piezoelectric Sensors, Strain Gauges, Torque sensors, Tactile sensing, Ultra sonic
sensors, Thermo fluid sensors, Digital transducers.
Digital Hardware and Microcontrollers:
Number systems and codes, Microcontrollers: Architecture, microprocessor, memory,
Control Systems
Basic control system components; Feedback principle; Transfer function; Block diagram
representation, stability, Fuzzy logic control, digital control.

Admission Incharge
Centre for Advanced Studies
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh

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