How To Choose A Research Topic For PHD in Computer Science

How To Select The Right Topic For Your PhD In Computer Science?
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PhD is the pinnacle of one’s academic journey. In Computer Science, it is one of the two
doctoral degrees. Although the popular view is that the field of computer science developed
into what it is now outside of the academia, owing to the popularized stories behind computer
giants like Microsoft and Apple and their founders, one must understand that it was academia
that laid the foundation and groundwork for computer science. The later technological leap
that happened stemmed from this initial academic impetus and continuous utilization of
academic products.
Computer Science, as a field, is as vast as it can be. Its science, firmly established in
mathematics and logic, is ever expanding. It encompasses a wide range of domains which are
interconnected but are improved almost independently. Thus finding a topic for research needs
to be concentrated to a domain within the vast areas of scope that exists. Add to this the
entrepreneurial-driven nature of the field that comprises many corporate giants, it is necessary
to be updated if you are not to fall in to the trap of finding something that has already been
found. Thus, a considerate attention to several factors before beginning your research will aid
in its success. The following tips may serve that purpose.
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Try to choose a topic that is currently studied by fellow researchers; this will help establish a
bond and be mutually beneficial via the sharing of secondary data, technological updates, etc.
Find a topic that interests you while also adds value to the field. This means having a clear idea
of what you want to do and when proposed will enable getting funds easy. Necessity is the
mother of inventions, and it’s important you find a problem that exists and read extensively on
the developments, processes, research concerning your area of interest.
A literature review is the most important aspect of research and is updated on what you going
to research will ensure your success. With the literature review, you can also find gaps in the
knowledge which you can exploit for your research.
“Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes. –
Michael Fellows
Broadly, the following are some of the important branches within the grand field of Computer
Science where newer innovations will lead to greater things for the world:
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Theoretical Foundations
The basics of the computational field can still be explored to identify groundbreaking paths that
can significantly improve the computational experience. Research in this vast area includes
basic computational theories, the relation between systems and the processes, programming
languages, etc.
Architectures, Compiler Optimization, and Embedded Systems
Computational throughput and efficiency depend on the computer architecture; research on

the area exploring the design, development, and use of machine architecture, and the static
and dynamic compilation of high-level languages, with the use of analysis, modeling techniques,
and experimentation to evaluate codes.
Data Mining, Databases, and Geographical Information Systems
Research in this field is concerned with exploring and finding ways to improve the processes of
data storage, retrieval, analysis, and visualization to aid various fields like bio-informatics, cyber
security, sensor networks, etc.
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Graphics and Visualization
Graphics and visualization research involves work in algorithm development to enhance art,
animation, and image processing of systems; this would improve the processes of modeling,
rendering, and the methods of graphic aided drafting, etc.
High Performance Computing
Computational capacity and speed are ever-improving. What we have right now is a dream for
the bygone eras but will be antiquity to the future. Research dealing with the efficiency of
computer performance includes a wide range of areas from the development and analysis of
parallel algorithms to the development of quantum computing.
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Human and computer interaction is in a nascent stage but is being widely developed and
adopted worldwide. Considerable improvement will be made to the field with more and more
research being done in the field.
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Networks, Distributed Systems, and Security
Research work in this domain involves developing newer theories and techniques that can
improve the quality of the internet experience.
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and robotics have been a source of fascination for humanity for a while
now. The field has gained considerable momentum in the past few years with the development
of machine learning techniques and the emergence of big data. The field is broad and a specific
focus on a particular process to base the research will be fruitful when a right approach is
adopted.
Software Engineering and Programming Languages
This area comprises one of the core components of computer science. Research on the basics
and formulation of newer programming languages and processes to improve the quality of
software can lead to a computational revolution that has been the case every decade.
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
The advancement in computation revolutionized every field, forming a plethora of hybrid fields
that dealt with computational processes in a core science field. The computational methods to
store, categorize, analyze and model from biological datasets is a rich place to look for potential
knowledge gaps to enhance the field. Research in this field deals with the development of
enhanced methods in data management, machine learning, data mining, etc. to provide a
better computational experience.
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“Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes. –

Architectures, Compiler Optimization, and Embedded Systems

Computational throughput and efficiency depend on the computer architecture; research on

Data Mining, Databases, and Geographical Information Systems

Graphics and Visualization

High Performance Computing

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

Networks, Distributed Systems, and Security

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Software Engineering and Programming Languages

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

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