Graduate Research Assistantship 2024: The Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at South Dakota State University is offering a comprehensive Graduate Research Assistantship for the Spring/Fall 2024 term. This scholarship position includes full tuition fee coverage, health insurance, competitive monthly stipends, and travel support for conferences. The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. Pappu Kumar Yadav on cutting-edge research in precision agriculture, spanning various areas, from computer vision to robotics, with a focus on global food safety and sustainability.
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Scholarship Description |
|---|---|
| Precision Agriculture | Comprehensive Graduate Research Assistantship at MS/Ph.D. Level |
| Coverage for tuition fees, health insurance, competitive stipends, and | |
| travel support for conferences | |
| Research areas: computer vision, AI, robotics, remote sensing, IoT, | |
| and more |
Study Area: The scholarship pertains to the field of Precision Agriculture, covering a wide range of research areas, including computer vision, artificial intelligence, robotics, remote sensing, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, all aimed at advancing global food safety and sustainability.
Scholarship Description:
Graduate Research Assistantship at MS/Ph.D. Level (Spring/Fall 2024)
This Graduate Research Assistantship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Pappu Kumar Yadav on cutting-edge research projects in precision agriculture. The research areas include the utilization of remote and proximal sensing technologies like multispectral, hyperspectral, and fluorescence imaging systems, as well as unmanned aircraft and ground vehicles, computer vision, embedded systems, IoT, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The scholarship’s focus is on enhancing crop disease detection, weed identification, precision spray applications, and advancing crop phenotyping for global food security and sustainability. The selected student is expected to disseminate their findings through peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations.
Eligibility: Prospective candidates should meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Hold a BS/MS degree in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related disciplines with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, CircuitPython, MATLAB, C, and C++.
- Experience or interest in one or more of the following areas: Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded Systems, Machine Learning (including Deep Learning), Electro-Mechanical Design, Robotics.
- Non-English credentials must have a valid TOEFL BT score of >= 80 or an IELTS score of >= 6.5.
Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Cover letter expressing their enthusiasm for the position and alignment with the qualifications.
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Academic transcripts
- Relevant test scores
- List of journal publications
- Three references with their names, email addresses, physical addresses, and telephone numbers.
How to Apply: Prospective candidates should reach out to Dr. Pappu Kumar Yadav, along with the required documents, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a Zoom/Teams interview. The selected candidate will also need to complete the formal application process through the SDSU Graduate School, which can be accessed at SDSU Graduate School Application.
Last Date: The application deadline for this Graduate Research Assistantship is not specified. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
For further information, you may contact:
Dr. Pappu Kumar Yadav Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture AI Engineering Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007 E-mail: pappu.yadav@sdstate.edu
