PhD at Faculty of Technology

Fully funded fellowships for doctoral students Applicants of the Doctoral Program at the Faculty of Technology, in the stream of Building Energy Performance (BEP), are eligible to apply for fully funded Doctoral Research Fellowship under the PhD Support Program instituted by the CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) through the Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE). TWO seats are on offer under this fellowship. Testimonial by: Subham Das, Doctoral Student, Faculty of Technology, CEPT University Last date to apply for admission to PhD programs at CEPT: 10-Apr-2026 Apply here: https://admissions.cept.ac.in/cept-adm-login.php PhD Program details: https://cept.ac.in/programs/phdt @ceptuniversity1 @mbep_cept @rajanurawal @rutul01 @shukla_yashd @aanalshah5

Application deadline extended. Last date for applying: April 10 Fully Funded PhD in Building Energy Performance (BEP) stream at the Faculty of Technology, CEPT University. Seats available: ONE (President’s Scholarship for coursework residency) Seats available: TWO (CARBSE, CRDF) Interested candidates may write to [email protected] for pre-admission application consultation. Broad areas of research at the Faculty of Technology in the BEP stream are: • Climate-Responsive Building Design, Construction, and Operation • Indoor Air and Environmental Quality • Low Energy Cooling Systems • Daylighting and Artificial Lighting • Urban Heat and Health Please visit for more information: https://cept.ac.in/offices/ceptdoctoraloffice Please visit the admission portal for application: https://admissions.cept.ac.in/cept-adm-login.php @ceptuniversity1 @ceptresearch @rajanurawal @rutul01 @shukla_yashd @aanalshah5 @mbep_cept @ftpg_cept @msed_ft_cept

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 CEPT University offers 10 doctoral research scholarships and fellowships across the Faculties of Architecture, Planning, and Technology, including the prestigious President’s Scholarship. Faculty of Technology (BEP – CARBSE/CRDF) | 2 Seats Faculty of Planning (CUPDF) | 5 Seats President’s Scholarship | 1 Seat in each • Faculty of Architecture • Faculty of Planning • Faculty of Technology Fellowships include financial support, stipends, and research opportunities. In addition, selected scholars may have the opportunity to work on campus as Teaching or Research Associates. Apply now and advance your doctoral journey at CEPT. https://cept.ac.in/programs/level:doctoralprograms Read more: https://cept.ac.in/news/2026/doctoral-research-scholarships-fellowships-at-cept-university #CEPTUniversity #PhDAdmissions #DoctoralResearch #Scholarships #UrbanResearch @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @phd_ftcept @ceptresearch @rajanurawal @arya_architects @rutul01 @fa_cept @fpcept

Fully Funded PhD in Building Energy Performance (BEP) stream at the Faculty of Technology, CEPT University. Interested candidates may write to [email protected] for pre-admission application consultation. Broad areas of research at the Faculty of Technology in the BEP stream are: * Climate-Responsive Building Design, Construction, and Operation, * Indoor Air/Environmental Quality, * Low Energy Cooling Systems, * Daylighting and Artificial Lighting, * Urban Heat and Health. Please visit for more information: https://lnkd.in/dYcrr4xJ https://lnkd.in/dddpKTA6 @ceptuniversity1 @mbep_cept @ceptresearch @rajanurawal @shukla_yashd @aanalshah5 @ftpg_cept

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 - 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 CEPT University offers PhD programs in the areas of architecture, planning, and technology with the objective of developing and promoting India specific knowledge. PhD Programs at CEPT Doctoral Program at Architecture Doctoral Program at Planning Doctoral Program at Technology 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Register Now - https://admissions.cept.ac.in/cept-adm-login.php The PhD program will help researchers to- - work with multidisciplinary frameworks - develop skills and methods of data collection - understand the structures and practice of research - develop critical thinking and analysis - learn academic writing and publishing - contribute towards creating new knowledge 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 Financial Assistance in the form of full tuition fee waiver, scholarships, and work opportunities on campus are offered. 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 The PhD program is designed with sufficient flexibility, in order to pursue individual research objectives, increasing academic choices and enhancing career opportunities. 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 @ 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧 A wide range of research is supported through core and interdisciplinary courses, varied expertise of the faculty members, research infrastructure, library, IT and workshop resources, and strong relationships with industry and other academic institutions across the world. FURTHER INFORMATION W: https://cept.ac.in/programs/level:doctoralprograms E: [email protected] P: +91-79-68310000 Ext no: 207 P: 1800 270 4030 @phd_facept @phd_fpcept @phd_ftcept @fa_cept @fpcept

Day 01 | CEPT Research Symposium 2026 A day of ideas, dialogue, and shared commitment to research and practices that remind us that scholarship is not just about presentations, but about people, community, and collective inquiry. Day 1 conclude- the conversations continue... @ceptuniversity1 @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @rutul01 @aanalshah5 @ftpg_cept @cept_ftug @msed_ft_cept @mbep_cept

Day 01 Highlights | CEPT Research Symposium 2026 Day 1 concluded with thoughtful exchanges across scales- from climate-responsive built environments to evolving construction systems. Prof. Rafael Sacks opened the Symposium with reflections on AI, BIM, Lean Construction, and Digital Twin Construction, framing contemporary shifts in construction management and production systems. In the morning, Prof. Satyajit Ghosh, Prof. Minu Agarwal, and Prof. Prashanthini Rajagopal presented insights on climate-induced vulnerabilities in heritage built forms, artificial light at night across regional to human scales, and the impact of metro infrastructure within urban canyon conditions on the urban heat stress. In the afternoon, Prof. Koshy Varghese, Prof. Ganesh Devkar, and Prof. Purva Gupta led the discourses in lean-digital integration to address productivity challenges in Indian mega-projects, methodological developments in lean construction, and emerging directions in digitalisation and circularity within project delivery systems. Together, the day reflected action-oriented research connecting environmental performance of buildings and cities with emerging technologies in construction and management. Thanks to Prof. Abhishek Gautam and Prof. Devanshu Pandit for shaping the discussions. A compelling opening- advancing dialogue toward more resilient and responsive built environments. #thermalcomfort #nightlights #bim #megaprojects #leanconstruction @ceptuniversity1 @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @rutul01 @aanalshah5 @rajanurawal @ftpg_cept @cept_ftug @msed_ft_cept @mbep_cept

🔹 Session 2: Insights on Construction Technology & Engineering Schedule Day 01 | 29.01.2026 | CEPT Research Symposium 2026 The first day of the Symposium focuses on Building Energy Performance and Construction Technology & Engineering. Session 2: Insights on Construction Technology & Engineering (2:15 pm- 3:45 pm) convenes distinguished experts- Prof. Koshy Varghese, Prof. Ganesh Devkar, and Prof. Purva Gupta- whose work advances Construction Engineering & Management, Lean Construction, Computer Integrated Project Delivery, infrastructure systems, and digital transformation in the built environment. The session engages with lean-digital integration in Indian mega-projects, methodological explorations in lean construction, and emerging research pathways in digitalisation and circularity. It foregrounds productivity systems, project delivery models, infrastructure governance, blockchain and IoT applications, and technology-enabled construction processes within a rapidly transforming industry landscape. Moderated by Prof. Devanshu Pandit, in conversation with the experts. #circularconstruction #constructionmanagement #iot #infrastructure #leanconstruction @ceptuniversity1 @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @rutul01 @aanalshah5 @rajanurawal @ftpg_cept @cept_ftug @mbep_cept @msed_ft_cept

🔹 Session 1: Insights on Energy Performance Schedule Day 01 | 29.01.2026 | CEPT Research Symposium 2026 The first day of the Symposium focuses on Building Energy Performance and Construction Technology & Engineering. Session 1: Insights on Energy Performance (11:45 am – 1:15 pm) convenes distinguished experts- Prof. Satyajit Ghosh, Prof. Minu Agarwal, and Prof. Prashanthini Rajagopal- whose work spans climate and biometeorological modelling, lighting research, and urban heat island studies. The session examines climate change-induced vulnerabilities in urban built forms, impact of artificial night lights across scales, and the localized thermal impacts of metro infrastructure within dense tropical urban contexts. It focuses on the environmental performance of buildings and urban infrastructure within a changing climate. The session in moderated by Prof. Abhishek Gautam. #buildingenergyefficiency #climatechangeisreal #heatstress #nightlights #researchsymposium @ceptuniversity1 @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @rutul01 @aanalshah5 @rajanurawal @ftpg_cept @cept_ftug @mbep_cept @msed_ft_cept

🔹 Keynote Address Schedule Day 01 | 29.01.2026 | CEPT Research Symposium 2026 The first day of the Symposium focuses on Building Energy Performance and Construction Technology & Engineering. The Keynote Address by Prof. Rafael Sacks (Technion – Israel Institute of Technology) examines how Artificial Intelligence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Lean Construction are converging within the emerging paradigm of Digital Twin Construction (DTC). As Director of the National Building Research Institute and head of the Virtual Construction Laboratory at the Technion, Prof. Sacks has advanced BIM-enabled production systems and digital twin methodologies. Author of the BIM Handbook and co-author of Twin Systems: Digital Twins in the Built Environment, his work has significantly shaped contemporary construction management research. The keynote frames the technological and theoretical shifts redefining planning, production control, and automation in construction. #digitaltwin #bim #leanconstruction #aiinconstruction #builtenvironment @ceptuniversity1 @phd_fpcept @phd_facept @rutul01 @aanalshah5 @rajanurawal @ftpg_cept @cept_ftug @msed_ft_cept @mbep_cept

Schedule Day 03_31.01.2026. CEPT Research Symposium 2026. We are pleased to inform you that the sixth edition of the CEPT Research Symposium organised by the Doctoral Office. The Symposium will host conversations around areas of architecture, planning, and technology. The format will have a select group of doctoral scholars and faculty members presenting their work with insights and discussion by experts in the respective fields. Day 03 opens with a keynote by Rafael Sacks on how AI + BIM + Lean converge into Digital Twin construction Thematic threads across sessions: * Climate risk + built form: vulnerabilities around iconic environments * Energy performance at multiple scales: regional → neighbourhood → human * Night-time environments: artificial light and its impacts * Infrastructure & heat: metro-line corridors shaping urban heat islands * Construction futures: productivity in mega-projects through lean + digital tools * Method & practice: new methodological directions in lean construction * Circularity: digitalisation enabling circular construction pathways Overall discussion is in three thematic areas: Water, mobility, urban planning and design. Be part of the conversation transcending the future of cities and infrastructure.#research #symposium #mustattend #critical #planning @priyanka.kanhare @fa_cept @phd_fpcept @xhunali @marginalnote @monica_tewari_ @josyjob @arya_architects @muhtadin.iqbal @dannevdso @maithilygv @just_luci_ @rutul01 @fpcept @ceptuniversity1 @shashimandal @phd_ftcept @ftpg_cept @iyermona @bud_cept @pratyushshankarstudio CEPTUniversity CEPTResearchSymposium DigitalTwins BIM AIinConstruction LeanConstruction CircularConstruction UrbanHeatIsland ClimateRisk

Schedule Day 02_30.01.2026. CEPT Research Symposium 2026. We are pleased to inform you that the sixth edition of the CEPT Research Symposium organised by the Doctoral Office. The Symposium will host conversations around areas of architecture, planning, and technology. The format will have a select group of doctoral scholars and faculty members presenting their work with insights and discussion by experts in the respective fields. Day 02 opens with a keynote on the “Research as a method in architecture in the times to come.” The discussions reflect upon collaborations in the domains of history, education and cognitive science- in the field@of architecture and built environment. Be part of the conversation transcending the future of cities and infrastructure.#research #symposium #mustattend #critical #planning @priyanka.kanhare @fa_cept @phd_fpcept @xhunali @marginalnote @monica_tewari_ @josyjob @arya_architects @muhtadin.iqbal @dannevdso @maithilygv @just_luci_ @rutul01 @fpcept @ceptuniversity1 @shashimandal @phd_ftcept