Fully Funded PhD Positions in Sustainable Heterogeneous Catalysis, Hydrogen Production, CO2 Valorization, and Ammonia Synthesis at SRMIST SRM Institute of Science and Technology in

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai is inviting applications for 2–3 fully funded PhD positions in the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology.

The positions are in the research group of Eswara Vara Prasadarao Komarala (Assistant Professor (Research), SRMIST), whose work spans materials science, heterogeneous catalysis, hydrogen production, methane pyrolysis, ammonia electrolysis, CO2 valorization, and ammonia synthesis. The faculty page also highlights related interests in thermochemical CO2 conversion, electrochemical energy conversion, and decarbonization.

These PhD openings are best suited to students with a strong interest in sustainable energy and catalytic materials. The post specifically encourages motivated candidates who want to work on sustainable heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogen production, CO2 conversion/valorization, and ammonia-related chemistry.

Funding: The positions are fully funded by the institute.

Application window: Candidates should apply for the SRMIST PhD admissions on or before 2026-04-30.

How to apply: Submit the PhD application through the SRMIST admissions portal. Contact the supervisor by email at [email protected] if you are interested in the project area. Review the faculty webpage for more information about the group and research profile.