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Join the lab

We’re looking for motivated students who like to build systems and then measure whether they hold up.

Who we’re looking for

Builders & measurers

The lab welcomes students at the Master’s and PhD levels, preferably with a Computer Science background. Curiosity, persistence, and a taste for hands-on systems work matter more than a perfect CV.

At a glance

LabWiNDS — Wireless Networks & Distributed Systems
DepartmentMathematics and Computing
InstituteIIT (ISM) Dhanbad
AdvisorDr. Alakesh Kalita
LevelsPhD · M.Tech
How it works

Three steps to get started

  • 1

    Read our research

    Skim the research directions and recent publications to find the overlap with your interests.

  • 2

    Reach out

    Email Dr. Kalita with your CV, a short note on what you’d like to work on, and any relevant projects. Specific is better than generic.

  • 3

    Apply through IIT (ISM)

    For PhD, follow the official admissions process. We’re happy to guide you along the way.