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PhD in Mathematics and Basic Sciences
NIIT University (NU) offers a rigorous and research-intensive PhD programme in Mathematics and Basic Sciences, with specializations in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Designed to cultivate deep domain expertise and foster original research, the programme provides scholars with an interdisciplinary environment, expert mentorship, and access to cutting-edge resources.
Mathematics
The doctoral programme in Mathematics at NU offers opportunities for advanced research leading to a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. The programme emphasizes both theoretical foundations and real-world applications, preparing scholars to address complex problems across academia, industry, and research institutions.
Areas of research
- Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer
- Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems
- Spectral Graph Theory
- Epidemiology
- Fractional Differential Equations
- Applied Probability and Statistical Modelling
- Statistical Inference
- Order Statistics
- Stochastic Processes
- Reliability Theory
- Optimization Theory: Nonlinear Optimization, Multi-objective Optimization
- Robust Optimization
Applied Mathematics
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Mathematical Biology
- Dynamical Systems and Bifurcation Theory
- Graph Theory (Complex Networks, Graph Partitions)
- Optimization
- Computational Mathematics
- Mathematical Programming and Duality Theory
- Optimization with Uncertain Data
- Robust Optimization
Statistics and Probability
- Mathematical Statistics
- Applied Probability & Statistical Modelling
- Order Statistics
- Stochastic Orders
- Statistical Inference
- Reliability Theory & Stochastic Processes
Physics
NU’s PhD Programme in Physics focuses on the scientific themes of Basic and Applied Physics. Major research within this interdisciplinary programme combines the exploration of physical and chemical properties of solids and liquids up to the molecular level. In addition, this research stream is also designed to shed light on the correlated interactions between solute molecules and the solvent water.
Areas of Research
The proposed research is mainly devoted to the exploration of various spectroscopic characteristics by combing an experimental and theoretical approach broadly incorporating
- Spectroscopy of Solids and Liquids
- Solvation Mechanism of Ion Induced Effects
- Hydrogen Bond Dynamics in Aqueous Phase
Chemistry
The PhD Programme in Chemistry at NU is centered on Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on fundamental principles of chemical reactivity and their translation into contemporary applications. The research integrates quantum chemical methods, particularly Conceptual Density Functional Theory (CDFT), to investigate structure–reactivity relationships, electronic properties, and stability patterns across diverse molecular systems.
The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, connecting theoretical chemistry with materials science, medicinal chemistry, and sensory science. By combining rigorous electronic structure calculations with descriptor-based predictive modeling, the research aims to develop mechanistic insights and rational design strategies for chemically and biologically relevant systems.
With a forward-looking perspective, the programme seeks to strengthen predictive chemical science, where theoretical understanding informs molecular design and guides innovation across emerging domains of chemistry. Scholars are trained in advanced computational methodologies and quantitative structure–property analysis, equipping them to contribute meaningfully to both foundational theory and application-driven research.
Areas of research
- Conceptual Density Functional Theory and Chemical Reactivity
- Theoretical Studies of Aroma and Sensory-Active Molecules
- Azaborine and Heteroatom-Substituted Systems
- Molecular Clusters and Nanoclusters
- Descriptor-Based QSAR/QSTR Modeling
- Computational Approaches to Drug Design and Molecular Docking