JRF/PhD Scholar in GNSS SIgnal Processing

🛰️ RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN GNSS, AI/ML & ANTI-SPOOFINGBITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus
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:
🔹 PROJECT 1 — RMIT COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTProject ID: BITS025F001497Development 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
📧 nitinn@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
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
Applications for this RMIT project must be submitted online through the BITS-RMIT application portal:
Apply Online – BITS-RMIT Research Project Application
🔹 PROJECT 2 — ISRO-FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTDevelopment of CRPA-FSS Antenna for GNSS Anti-Spoofing
This ISRO-funded research project focuses on the development of an advanced Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) using Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) technology for enhancing GNSS resilience against spoofing and interference.
Research areas include:
📡 CRPA antenna systems
🛰️ GNSS anti-spoofing
📶 Multi-antenna signal processing
🧭 Spatial filtering and interference suppression
📐 FSS-based antenna technology
🔬 GNSS RF experimentation
⚙️ Real-time implementation of anti-spoofing techniques
🤖 Intelligent signal/interference processing
The research will involve both RF/antenna development and GNSS signal-processing aspects, with the objective of developing practical anti-spoofing technology for resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT).
Project Supervision
Dr. Nitin Sharma
BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus
Co-Principal Investigator
Prof. Rahul Singhal
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Principal Investigator
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates for the ISRO-funded project may send their CV and a brief description of their research interests/background directly to:
📧 nitinn@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
🚀 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

Work arrangement
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