Senthamaraikannan P

Alliance University in Bengaluru, India, is inviting applications for full-time PhD positions starting January 2026 under the supervision of Dr. Senthamaraikannan P, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The research will focus on Natural Fibers and Polymer Composites, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful and emerging research in materials science. The program is housed within the Alliance School of Applied Engineering and offers access to advanced research facilities, including Centres of Excellence and the AU-STIC Central Instrumentation Facility. Eligible candidates must have a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Automobile, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mining, Printing & Packaging, or Production Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or an M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biotechnology, Textile, or related fields. The position is ideal for motivated and passionate researchers interested in advanced materials, composites, and engineering applications. Selected PhD scholars will receive a competitive fellowship of ₹35,000 per month, an annual contingency grant of ₹25,000, up to ₹1,00,000 support for international conferences (case-by-case), and ₹30,000 per year for national workshops. Additional benefits include research scholar mobility opportunities, support for women and differently-abled scholars, and full access to academic resources such as IEEE, Scopus, Scival, EBSCO, Derwent, Case Centre, and Harvard Case Studies. The application deadline is December 24, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online and submit their CV to the provided email addresses. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking to advance their research careers in materials science, mechanical engineering, and polymer composites at a leading Indian institution.