PhD/JRF Opportunity in Multiphysics Simulation and Experimental Hydrogen-Lubricated Bearings Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar in

Dr. Manas Ranjan Pattnayak, Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, has announced that his project “Multiphysics-simulation and experimental-based development of hydrogen-lubricated bearings for green hydrogen compressors” has been funded under the ANRF Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) scheme.

The project is focused on mechanical engineering, especially rotordynamics, multiphysics simulation, experimental investigations, and the development of a dedicated test facility to evaluate the stiffness and damping characteristics of hydrogen-lubricated bearings. The work is closely connected to India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to support efficient, sustainable hydrogen compression technologies for future clean energy systems.

A Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position will be advertised soon. The post also mentions the possibility of converting the JRF into a full-time PhD position at IIT Bhubaneswar. Students with only a Bachelor’s degree are explicitly encouraged to interact and apply, suggesting an accessible entry route for motivated candidates with strong interest in the research area.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Pattnayak by email at [email protected] or via LinkedIn DM. No deadline is stated in the post, and no stipend amount or detailed eligibility list is provided yet. Applicants should monitor the forthcoming JRF advertisement for formal application instructions.