Are you a PhD researcher interested in Smart Manufacturing, Industrial AI, Digital Twins, Cybersecurity or Sustainable Manufacturing?

I am inviting applications for the AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) under my mentorship at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus.

? Researchers from Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, AI/ML and related interdisciplinary areas are especially encouraged to apply, particularly for research connecting Digital Twins + AI + Cybersecurity + CPS.

I am also currently serving as Guest Editor for the Scientific Reports Special Collection “Digital Twins for Security Testing.”

? Fellowship Support

₹65,000/month Fellowship

₹50,000/year Contingency Grant

HRA as per applicable norms

Duration: Up to 2 years

? Last Date: 20 October 2026

AICTE schedule

Evaluation: 1–30 November 2026

Selection: 15 December 2026

Fellowship start: 1 January 2027 / date of joining

? How to Apply1️⃣ Show Interest – Promising Candidates https://forms.gle/DB7CxNu9chrWgigW6





2️⃣ Researcher Application https://forms.gle/N2xsrVCswz2CpTU66

3️⃣ Official AICTE APDF Portal https://pdf.aicte.gov.in/

Research Collection – Digital Twins for Security Testing:

https://www.nature.com/collections/dgbcaeehbd

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief technical discussion before proceeding with institutional and AICTE formalities.

?‍? Dr. Rishi Kumar

Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai

? Faculty Profile: https://www.amrita.edu/faculty/rishi-kumar/

? Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?hl=en&user;=OdgR-MsAAAAJ

? [email protected]

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? Please share with PhD researchers and postdoctoral researchers in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI/ML and related fields.

Let's collaborate to develop intelligent, secure and sustainable manufacturing systems. ⚙️???

📌 AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) 2026 – Research Opportunity at Amrita Chennai
🏢 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
📍 Chennai