Thalappil Pradeep

PhD openings are available in the research group of Thalappil Pradeep at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The group invites motivated students to join as research scholars in a highly interdisciplinary environment focused on chemistry , materials science , environmental science , and related areas. Research topics highlighted in the post include ice chemistry , atomically precise metal nanoclusters , water purification , microcrystal electron diffraction (including Cryo-EM / 3D ED), and microdroplet chemistry . The group emphasizes technology translation, start-ups, and practical impact alongside fundamental research. Funding/fellowship support may be available through CSIR/UGC , GATE (HTRA) , or sponsored research projects . The post notes that students with CSIR/UGC JRF or more than 8.0 CGPA from CFTIs (including IISc., IITs, IISERs, NITs, and central universities) do not need an eligible GATE score. Students from other branches may also apply, and a joint guide from a related department may be arranged where appropriate. Interested applicants should review the IIT Madras admissions eligibility details and then email an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the addresses provided in the post. The opportunity is for doctoral study only; no postdoctoral or master’s opening is announced here.