Thesis & Research Paper Mentors in Mumbai
One-on-one guidance from verified PhD mentors for students and researchers in Mumbai (Bombay): thesis and dissertation work, research papers, PhD proposals and journal publication. Sessions are held online, at times that fit around your classes or job.
Mumbai combines some of India's oldest institutions, such as the University of Mumbai and ICT, with a large community of working professionals who study part-time alongside their jobs.
The Mumbai area has 157 AICTE-approved technical and management institutions. From well-known names such as University of Mumbai, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) and VJTI Mumbai to smaller affiliated colleges, our mentors support engineering, management, computer applications and pharmacy students at every stage of their research.
How a Research Mentor Helps
Thesis and dissertation
Choosing a topic your guide will approve, structuring chapters, building the literature review and identifying a clear research gap for your B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA or PhD thesis.
Research papers and publication
Turning project or thesis work into a paper, choosing suitable Scopus or UGC-CARE journals and conferences, and responding to reviewer comments.
Methodology and data analysis
Research design, sampling, statistics in SPSS, R or Python, simulations, and interpreting your results.
Viva preparation
Draft reviews for argument and clarity, plus mock viva sessions before your defence.
Mentors explain, guide and review. The research and writing you submit remain your own, in line with your university's academic integrity and plagiarism policies.
Available Research Mentors
Dr. Ankita Mukund Rayate
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's K.S.K.W. Arts, Science and Commerce College CIDCO
Dr. Manoj Ramesh Gaware
🏢 M.V.P. Samaj's G. M. D. arts, B. W. Commerce and Science College Sinnar
Shyam Nikethen Girivasan
🏢 Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy practice JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty
Dr. Aascharya Srivastav
🏢 Tridifa Consulting LLP
Mitali Rathi
🏢 PhD research scholar (thesis submitted)
Titikshya Mohapatra
🏢 NA
Dr. Kailash Pati Dutta
🏢 Jharkhand Rai University Ranchi
Amir Zada
🏢 Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
Prof. Popoola Lekan Taofeek
🏢 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lead City University, NigeriaShowing 9 of 10 experts
Browse All Thesis Experts →How ScholarsColab Works
Every step, from brief to payment, stays on the platform, so you always have a record and a referee.
- Step 1
Post your project
Title, subject, budget, deadline and keywords.
- Step 2
Brief is reviewed
Spam checks, then a project manager approves the scope.
- Step 3
Doctorates apply
PhD researchers who fit your topic show interest.
- Step 4
Choose on evidence
Compare their SCIE/Scopus papers, citations and Google Scholar.
- Step 5
Chat and assign
Talk in secure chat, then fund the milestone in escrow.
- Step 6
Work securely
Work in our editor; confidential files stay view-only.
- Step 7
Approve and release
Pay only when you approve each milestone.
Describe Your Research Project
Share your topic, university, deadline and where you're stuck. Matching mentors will review it and apply.
Post a Project RequestUniversities and Colleges in Mumbai
Students from these institutions in the Mumbai area, and from the colleges affiliated to them, can work with our mentors on their thesis, dissertation or research paper:
- University of Mumbai
- Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)
- VJTI Mumbai
- SVKM's NMIMS
- SNDT Women's University
Research Mentors Near Mumbai
Looking for guidance elsewhere in Maharashtra? See all mentors across the state, or browse other cities:
Top 2% Scientists in Mumbai
194 researchers from institutions in the Mumbai area appear in the Stanford/Elsevier World's Top 2% Scientists list (2025 edition), which ranks researchers by a composite citation indicator across 22 fields. The most represented fields are Physics & Astronomy, Enabling & Strategic Technologies, Engineering and Chemistry.
| Researcher | Institution | Field | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashoke Sen | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Nuclear & Particle Physics | #1,562 |
| Parag R. Gogate | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #3,453 |
| Atul H. Goel | Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital | Neurology & Neurosurgery | #8,018 |
| Chittaranjan Sakerlal Yajnik | KEM Hospital | Endocrinology & Metabolism | #10,842 |
| Jyeshtharaj B. Joshi | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #12,028 |
| Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan | Karkinos Healthcare | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #12,039 |
| Ganapati D. Yadav | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #13,717 |
| Prakash Chandra Gupta | Healis - Sekhsaria Institute for Public Health | Oncology & Carcinogenesis | #17,532 |
| Radhey Shyam Jangid | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Civil Engineering | #19,967 |
| Bellie Sivakumar | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Environmental Engineering | #20,292 |
| Sambasivarao Kotha | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Organic Chemistry | #22,115 |
| K. I. Priyadarsini | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Chemical Physics | #23,002 |
| Vivek Polshettiwar | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Organic Chemistry | #26,593 |
| Stanislaus Francis D'Souza | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Biotechnology | #32,039 |
| Vivek Shripad Borkar | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Industrial Engineering & Automation | #40,233 |
| Debabrata Maiti | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Organic Chemistry | #40,990 |
| Krithi Ramamritham | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Information Systems | #41,568 |
| Soumen Chakrabarti | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing | #43,218 |
| Abhishek Dhar | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Fluids & Plasmas | #45,709 |
| Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit | Institute of Chemical Technology | Chemical Engineering | #49,491 |
| Parameswaran Ajith | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | Nuclear & Particle Physics | #51,365 |
| Swapan Kumar Ghosh | University of Mumbai | Chemical Physics | #55,361 |
| Santanu Bandyopadhyay | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Energy | #55,841 |
| Thomas Paul Asir Devasagayam | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | #57,108 |
| Tarun Kant | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Materials | #57,226 |
Source: Elsevier Data Repository (Ioannidis et al.). ScholarsColab is not affiliated with Stanford University or Elsevier, and the researchers listed are not necessarily ScholarsColab mentors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a thesis mentor in Mumbai?
Yes. Mentors work with students from institutions across the Mumbai area, such as University of Mumbai, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) and VJTI Mumbai, and from smaller private and affiliated colleges.
Do I need to meet the mentor in person?
No. Sessions are held online by video call, so you can join from anywhere in Mumbai or Maharashtra.
Will the mentor write my thesis or paper for me?
No. Mentors guide, explain and review your work, and what you submit remains your own.
Which subjects are covered?
Engineering, computer science, management, pharmacy and related fields. Browse the mentor profiles above, or post a project request describing your topic.