Starting a PhD in Computer Science is an exciting but demanding effort and choosing the correct computer science research topics is critical to a successful and rewarding experience. This critical decision not only influences the course of your academic interests, but also the effect of your contributions to the field. In this blog, we will look at crucial factors to consider when selecting a research subject, such as connecting with your passion, discovering gaps in current literature, and determining the feasibility of the project. By navigating this process with awareness and strategy, you will be able to begin a meaningful and effective doctorate research path in the dynamic field of computer science.

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• PhD in computer science is a terminal degree in the field along with the doctorate, even it is not recognized as equivalent.
• Computer science deals with algorithms and data and the computation of them via hardware and software, the principles and constraints involved in the implementation.
• Choosing a topic for research in computer science can be tricky. The field is as vast as its parent field, mathematics. Taking into account certain factors before choosing a topic will be helpful:
• it is preferable to choose a topic which is currently being studied by other fellow researchers, this will help to establish bonds and sharing secondary data.
• Finding a topic that will add value to the field and result in the betterment of existing processes will cement your legacy within the field and will also be helpful in getting funds.
• The topic selection should be relied on the passion in research. Your interest in the topic will help in the long run; PhD research is a long, exhausting process and computational research will dry you out.
• If you have an area of interest, read about the existing developments, processes, research. Reading as much literature as possible will help you identify certain or several research gaps. You can consult with your mentor and choose a particular gap that would be feasible for your research.
• An extension of the previous method of spotting a research gap is to build on references for future research given in existing dissertations by former researchers. You can be critical of existing limitations and study it.
• Besides, there are plenty of enigmatic areas in computer science. The open problems in computer science plenty which you can research and come up with a solution to add to the body of knowledge.

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