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The School of Computer & Information Science invites applications for Ph.D in the discipline of Computer & Information Science. The invitation is being made public based on the request of the Director of the School of Computer & Information Science vide their letter dated 08.02.2011. Interested candidates may download Prospectus and Application forms. Filled in Application forms may please be submitted to the Director, Research Unit, Block -06, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 on or before 28th February, 2011. Detailed information pertaining to Ph.D in Computer Science is placed below. Prospective Learners may contact the Programme Coordinator of Computer Science if the need any clarification in this regard. Name of Programme Coordinator Prof. Manohar Lal, Director, SOCIS Contact Details 011-2953-3436 mlal@ignou.ac.in

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(I) Programme Details (a) Level of the Programme (b) Research Discipline (c) Admission Cycle (d) Mode of Admission (e) Programme for whom (II) i) Eligibility Criteria For Category A: : M.Phil & PhD : Computer and Information Science : January and July every year : Independent Mode : Category A & B

a. M. Phil degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology etc with 55%. (50% for
SC/ST/PH candidates).

b. Candidates having 3 years teaching experience of teaching Computer Science courses /IT in a
college or University and having qualified NET examination in Computer Science of UGC. ii) For Category B: a. Masters degree or an equivalent degree from any recognized University/Institute of higher learning in any relevant branch of Science / Engineering & Technology with atleast 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PH candidates). b. The candidates having Masters degree in any subject with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PH candidates) having sufficient background in the area of computer science / IT, may also be considered. c. B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology with 70% marks (65% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates) with 5 years experience either of teaching or in the software industry may also be considered. (III) Mode of Selection i) ii) For Category A: For Category B: Presentation+ Interview Entrance Test+ Interview

Note : Qualified candidates from UGC NET & Other similar Tests shall be exempted from the Entrance Test in case of Category B

(IV) i. Proposed dates for Ph.D Synopsis Presentation for Category A: To be decided by the
Doctoral Committee. ii. Proposed dates for Interview for both the categories: To be decided by the School. .

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Course Work for Category B: Course work is of 32 credits. The minimum duration of the course work is 12 months. Course Work could also be assigned for Category A, if Doctoral Committee desires. Sl.No. Course Code Title of the course Type of course compulsory/ optional Compulsory Compulsory (through Research Project & Viva/ Seminar) Elective Credits No. of blocks, manual, workbooks etc. Reference books Reference books

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Research Methodology E-learning

8 2

Elective 22 Courses* worth 24 credits as suggested by the Research Supervisor(s) * List of the elective courses attached which may be expanded as required. (VI)

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Reference books

No of candidates to be taken: The exact number will depend upon the number of vacancies available and number of candidates found suitable by the Doctoral Committee(s). Research Supervisors (Internal): Sl. No. Name/ Designation/ Address Telephone No./ E Mail Area of Specialization/Interest

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Prof. Manohar Lal, Off: 29572906, Professor & Director, 011-29533436, SOCIS, IGNOU. 011-29572901 mlal@ignou.ac.in Dr. Naveen Kumar, Asstt. Professor, SOCIS, IGNOU Off: 29572912 naveenkumar@ignou.ac.in

Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Data Communication, E-Learning, Parallel Computer Architecture Security & Cryptography, Computer Networks & Data Communication, Software Engineering, Mobile Communication

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(VIII) Research Supervisors (External):

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Name/ Designation/ Address

Telephone No./ E Mail

Area of Specialization/Interest

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Dr. Girish Kumar Sharma 9311669116 H.O.D. Dept of Computer Science & Applications, Bhai Parmanand Institute of Business Studies, Shakarpur, Delhi Dr.C.H.Vithalani H.O.D.Govt. Engineering College Mavadi-Kunkot Road, Rajkot (Gujarat) 09374836390

Data Ware Housing and Data Mining

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Data Compression

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Dr. V.P.Jagathy Raj 09847220016 Reader, School of Management Studies,Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala Dr. Rajarathnam Nellusamy, Infosys Technologies Ltd. 44, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka-50100 Dr.Roobie Naaz Mir Associate Professor Deptt. Of CS&E, National Institute of TechnologyNigeen Hazratbal Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Dr. Arun Dua Computer Applications, IIT Kanpur, Nankari Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016 09742201368, 09900952525

Communication and Security, Software Reliability, Digital Signal Processing

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Network Security

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Adhoc Network

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9811090479 Object Oriented Human Email Id : Computer Interaction, drakdua@yahoo.co Wireless Sensor Networks m Computer Science

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Dr. V.S.Dixit 09891228641 Coordinator, Deptt. Of computer Science, ARSD College, Delhi University, Timar Pur, New Delhi Dr. S.C.Jain Head of Computer Science & Engg., University College of Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Rawathbhata Road, Kota, Rajasthan 324010

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09413945242 Networking VLSI Wireless scjain@yahoo.com

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Prof. K.K.Jamwal 09419005412 Networking Dean, School of technology, Islamic Kks_jamwal@hotm University of Science & Technology, One ail.com University Avenue, Avantipora, J&K192122. Dr. Raj Kumar 09719004462 Reader, Gurukul Kangri University, Near Kankhal, Haridwar Dr. Shikhar Kr Sharma Reader, Deptt. of Computer Science, 09954712669 Wireless Networking

10.

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Networking

Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam 12. Prof. V.B.Aggarwal Director IT, JIIMS, Rohini, Delhi 9810012157 Operating System & Super Vijay.aggarwal@g Computer mail.com Software Engg.

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Dr. Hardeep Singh 09872002958 Dept. of Computer Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab Dr. G.S.Suresh Chandar Vice-President, Polaris Software Labs Ltd., Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Dr.V.P.S.Srivastava Head Computer Division, IGNOU 9810980083

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Software Engg.

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Software Engg.

Dr. Jagdish Pujari 9480750607 Image Processing Ass. Professor, Deptt. Of Information jaggudp@yahoo.co Science & Engineering, SDM College of m Engineering & Technology, Dhavalagiri, Dharwad-580002, Karnataka Dr. Amit Gupta Reader, Maharaja Agarsen Institute of Technology, Rohini, Delhi Dr. Ponnurangam Kumaraguru, Asstt. Professor, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), New Delhi Dr. A.Murali M Rao, M.Tech.,Ph.D Joint Director,Computer Division Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi- 110 068, India 01129534789(O), 01129534221 (R) 9891911304 Operation Research Amitgupta21@yaho o.com Computer Science

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Wireless Communication and Networking

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PhD Programme Coordinators Prof. Manohar Lal, SOCIS, IGNOU. Tel : 011-2953-3446, 2957-2901, Email: mlal@ignou.ac.in

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