Jay Pandey

Fully funded PhD opportunity at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) , Pilani Campus, under the PhD-DRIVE (Deep-tech Research, Innovation, Value Generation & Entrepreneurship) programme at the School of Interdisciplinary Research and Entrepreneurship (SIRE) . The advertised research topic is “Architecting Next-Generation Cathode Materials for Prototype Development of Sodium-Ion Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage” . This project sits at the intersection of materials science , chemical engineering , chemistry , and electrochemical energy storage , with a strong emphasis on prototype development, industry collaboration, IP creation, technology transfer, and startup opportunities. Funding includes a ₹60,000/month fellowship plus seed funding for prototype development . The post highlights strong industry engagement and the chance to build a startup during the PhD. Eligibility: candidates with B.E./B.Tech., M.E./M.Tech., or M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or allied disciplines , with a minimum of 60% marks . Application deadline: 15 Sept 2026 . Interested applicants should contact Jay Pandey at [email protected] and review the programme details link for further instructions.