Subrata Chattopadhyay

PhD positions are available in the Macromolecular Chemistry and Engineering Research (MCER) Group at the Indian Institute of Technology Patna, led by Subrata Chattopadhyay , Assistant Professor. The group works in organic chemistry , polymer science , and materials science , with research spanning synthesis, functional polymers, advanced materials, degradable polymers, precision polymer nanomaterials, microgels, hydrogels, porous architectures, and applications in clean energy, environmental remediation, sensing, and biomedical systems. The post says the group is looking for 2–3 PhD students for the upcoming semester. The research webpage also states that applicants with CSIR-UGC JRF or GATE qualification are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should apply in the Organic/Polymer section of the IIT Patna PhD admission process. The institute admission notice included in the post is for PhD Admission – July 2026 (Autumn Semester, AY-2026-27) . This is a research-focused doctoral opening rather than a scholarship announcement. No stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other funding details are specified in the post. Interested candidates can use the application link provided by IIT Patna, review the advertisement carefully, and self-assess minimum eligibility before applying. For more details about the research group, the post points to the group webpage and provides the supervisor email for direct contact. Application window: 24 March 2026 to 20 April 2026, until 11:59 PM.