BENEFITS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

For candidates enrolled in a Joint PhD between La Trobe University and BITS Pilani:

• BITS Pilani PhD fellowship: INR 37,000 – 42,000 pm.
• A stipend of AUD $28,597 p.a. (2023 rate) for up to one year during a residency at a La Trobe University campus.
• A La Trobe University Full-Fee Research Scholarship, covering tuition fee relief for up to four years at La Trobe University.
• Return economy airfare between Delhi and Melbourne

ASCRIN PROJECT DETAILS

Project title: Integrating Supply Chains in Smart Cities for Enhanced Community Service: A Business and Environmental Sustainability Approach

Project Team: Prof. Srikanta Routroy and Prof. Prasanta Sahu – BITS Pilani | Prof. Sean Arisian and Prof. Aniruddha Desai – La Trobe University, Australia

https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/pilani/srikanta-routroy/ | https://www.prasantsahu.com/

Summary: This research intends to develop a framework for developing the integration of supply chains with the perspective of smart city development. It will bring a new era in the supply chain literature of integrating the supply chains and its benefits will develop a system of bringing supply chains together. Such integration will bring enhanced quality of life due to one-stop availability, conflict resolution; reduced cost to provide affordable price; decreased carbon emission with reduced transportation; transparency in real time, ensuring the security of citizens, maintaining the sustainability of the environment, and many more. This research will open an easy pathway for significant technological advancements for enterprises to gain remarkable
competitive strength in the smart city.

Minimum and desirable qualifications needed: M. Tech/M.E. in Industrial / Manufacturing Systems Engineering/ Production/Mechanical/Transportation/Urban Planning/Infrastructure Planning/Operation
Research

How to Apply: Send in your complete application as per the attached format to the following e-mail address.
srikanta@pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in | prasanta.sahu@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in