Programme Overview
Ph.D in Geoinformatics is a two-year doctorate level course that focuses on preparing highly qualified specialists to work in various specializations of geoinformatics and cartography. The students will also study the concepts of remote sensing, modelling, database systems, mathematical analysis and more. The course also aims to inculcate a sense of research.
The Ph.D program at the Institute focuses on multidisciplinary studies to include projects on various aspects of Geoinformatics including applications as well as development of models, algorithms, etc. The Ph.D program consists of coursework and thesis research and presentation. The course work will consist of three papers:
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Tools and Techniques in Geoinformatics
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Quantitative Analysis Techniques
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Literature Review (Presentation)
The first two papers are compulsory. The duration of the course work will be one semester. Each paper will be taught for minimum of 50 hours and maximum of 60 hours. The 3rd paper "Reviewing of Published Research Work" in the area of the students Ph. D. topic will be a continuous process. In Paper I the student should select practicals to cover a 60 hour period. The selection of the practical will be done based on the research topic in consultation with the respective guide and the HOD/ Director.
In addition, to attain a degree, the student needs to have published three papers in a scientific journal of Impact Factor >1.