Undergraduate Program:
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering, 2016-2020 and M.Tech (IDDDP) in Systems and Controls Engineering, 2020-2021
University and Department:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, AeroAstro Department
Program:
PhD
Research Area:
Studying stochastic and networked control systems. Relations to information theory, game theory etc.
Discipline:
Controls
Funded/Non-funded:
Funded
Scholarships:
NA
GRE score:
325
TOEFL score:
116
CV/Resume:
How many universities did you apply to?:
8
Which universities did you apply to and what was the status of your application there?
| University | Department | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | AeroAstro PhD | Accepted |
| UIUC | Aerospace PhD | Accepted |
| USC | Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD | Accepted |
| CMU | Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD | Interviewed |
| UT Austin | Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD | Rejected |
| Stanford | Aerospace MS/PhD | Rejected |
| Caltech | CMS PhD | Rejected |
| UC Berkeley | Mechanical PhD | Rejected |
What was your BTP title and who was your guide?
“A Scalarized VCG Mechanism for Supply-side Markets”, Prof. Ankur Kulkarni
What was your DDP title and who was your guide?
Tentative title “Privacy Considerations in Distributed Systems”, Prof. Ankur Kulkarni
What all courses did you take in Insti which you think fostered your interest in your current research area and are relevant to your field? Please mention the semester in which you took the course as well.
- EE 622 Optimal Control (6th sem)
- SC 643 Stochastic and Networked Control (7th sem)
- CS 747 FILA (7th sem)
- EE 737 Multi-armed Bandits (8th sem)
- EE 734 Advanced Probability and Random Processes (9th sem)
- SC 631 Games and Information (9th sem)
What were the Peaks in your profile which you think helped you in getting an admit? (Publication(s), Department Rank, etc.)
Research done during BTP and DDP.
Please mention the sources for your Letters of Recommendation (BTP/DDP Guide, Internship guide, Course Instructor, etc.)
- BTP DDP guide
- BTP co-guide (met and talked extensively during my 4th year)
- 3rd year research internship guide
Any advice/tips for juniors who are interested in a similar field and are planning to go for Higher Studies?
Focus on doing quality work. Focus more on the quality of your work rather than being in a rush to publish. Displaying initiative and independent thinking is a win-win for a PhD admit and also for the coming years, therefore take ownership of your projects and think about where YOU want to take your problem statement, obviously in consultation with your advisor.
Getting an admit is not magic. People overcomplicate straight-forward things. Have strong reasons for applying to the program you’re applying in, be it a Masters or a PhD, and your actions and preparation will naturally reflect your desire, hence increasing your probability of getting an admit.