PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Thermal Systems at O.P. Jindal University
Admissions are open for a PhD 2026–27 at
O.P. Jindal University, Raigarh
, under the supervision of
Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sahu
(Associate Professor, Ph.D. Coordinator). The opportunity is centered on
Mechanical Engineering
with strong research emphasis in
Energy Engineering
,
Thermal Engineering
,
Gas Turbines
,
Heat Transfer
,
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
,
Sustainable Power Systems
,
Nanofluids
, and industrial decarbonization.
Possible research directions include exergoenvironmental analysis and sustainability assessment of steam/gas turbine power plants with AI integration, heat transfer enhancement in compact heat exchangers using nanofluids and passive augmentation, energy transition strategies for decarbonization of industrial thermal systems, CFD-based combustor design optimization for gas turbine power plants, and advanced cooling techniques for high-temperature gas turbine blades.
The post highlights access to advanced computational and experimental facilities, real industrial relevance, and mentorship aimed at SCI publications, patents, conferences, and broader academic or industrial research careers.
Funding:
Eligible full-time scholars may receive a scholarship of ₹40,000/month in the first year and ₹45,000/month from the second year onward, subject to university norms.
Eligibility:
The announcement seeks highly motivated, research-oriented candidates. No specific entrance test, GPA, or degree requirement is stated in the post.
Application:
Interested candidates should contact Dr. Mithilesh Kumar Sahu directly by email at
[email protected]
and share their research interests. Candidates should align their background with one of the listed research themes before reaching out.
Application window:
Admissions open for PhD 2026–27; no exact deadline is provided.
