BITS RMIT Joint PhD Position (Apply Online on BITS RMIT Portal)

BITS-RMIT Joint PhD Position (Apply Online on BITS RMIT Portal)

We are inviting applications from highly motivated students/researchers interested in working on next-generation GNSS resilience, anti-spoofing, signal processing, AI/ML and SDR-based navigation systems.

Two research opportunities are currently available:

RMIT COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT Project ID: BITS025F001497:

Development of Machine Learning-based Jamming and Spoofing Detection for GPS and NavIC Software Receivers

Collaborating Institution: RMIT University, Australia

GNSS signals are vulnerable to jamming and spoofing, creating significant risks for navigation-dependent systems. This project aims to develop an advanced AI/ML-based GNSS threat detection and mitigation framework for GPS and NavIC.

Research will include:

• Machine Learning / Deep Learning for GNSS security
• GPS and NavIC signal processing
• Jamming and spoofing detection
• GNSS Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Multi-antenna processing and Angle-of-Arrival (AoA) estimation
• Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)
• Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs)
• Reinforcement Learning for adaptive countermeasures
• Synthetic attack generation using the Skydel GNSS simulator
• Analysis of real-world GNSS RF recordings
• Integration and testing with an in-house GNSS software receiver developed for ISRO
• Testing with commercial GNSS receivers

The project will combine AI/ML algorithms with real GNSS signals, SDR platforms and software receivers, with the objective of developing a practical and real-time GNSS security framework.

International Research Collaboration

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus

RMIT University, Australia

Supervisors:

Dr. Nitin Sharma

BITS Pilani, Goa Campus

[Confidential Information]

Dr. Du Yong Kim

RMIT University, Australia

Dr. Ke Wang

Associate Professor & Deputy Head of Department – R&I

RMIT University, Australia

Interested candidates

Students/researchers with backgrounds or interests in:

AI/ML • Signal Processing • GNSS • SDR • Wireless/Satellite Communications • RF Systems • Embedded Systems • FPGA • Navigation

Prior GNSS experience is desirable, but strong technical fundamentals and enthusiasm for research and implementation are highly valued.

How to Apply

Apply Online – BITS-RMIT Research Project Application

https://bitspilaniedu.com/rmit/bitsrmitphdwebsite/ResearchProjectApply.aspxprogCode=516

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Project ID: BITS025F001497

Development of Machine Learning-based Jamming and Spoofing Detection for GPS and NavIC Software Receivers

JOIN THE GNSS RESILIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM

These projects provide an opportunity to work on real-world GNSS security problems spanning:

AI/ML → GNSS Signal Processing → SDR → Multi-Antenna Systems → CRPA → RF/Antenna Technology → Anti-Spoofing → Resilient PNT

The research has potential applications in UAVs, autonomous vehicles, aerospace and defence, critical infrastructure, telecommunications and other safety-critical navigation systems.

BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus

Faculty information:

Dr. Nitin Sharma – BITS Pilani GNSS Signal Processing Lab