Venkata Krishnan

PhD opportunity at the Process Intensification and Advanced Materials (π-NAM) Lab for the IIT Mandi–IIT Jammu Joint Degree Programme . The project is titled “Development and Testing of Catalyst for Pyrolysis of Bio-Oil Upgradation” and focuses on the development and testing of catalytic materials for both in-situ and ex-situ pyrolysis . This is an interdisciplinary research opportunity connecting chemical engineering , chemistry , and nanotechnology , with applications in sustainable biofuel technology . Selected candidates will be guided by Gaurav Bhaduri at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu and Prof. Venkata Krishnan at Indian Institute of Technology Mandi . Eligibility details are provided in the linked notice. The post does not mention funding, stipend, or tuition coverage, so applicants should check the official advertisement for full conditions. Deadline: 10 July 2026. Interested candidates should review the detailed advertisement and eligibility information, then apply using the linked instructions before the deadline.

Applications are open for a PhD Joint Degree Programme between Indian Institute of Technology Jammu and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi in the area of Chemical Engineering , Chemistry , Materials Science , and Catalysis . The advertised project is titled “Design and Development of Dual Functional Materials Based Reactors for Integrated CO2 Capture and Utilization.” The research is interdisciplinary and focuses on next-generation dual functional materials (DFMs) , reactor systems, catalytic conversion, carbon capture and utilization (CCUS), reactor engineering, reaction engineering, and process optimization. The work is aimed at sustainable carbon management and clean energy technologies. Supervisors: Dr. Ashutosh Yadav (Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Jammu) and Prof. Venkata Krishnan (School of Chemical Sciences, IIT Mandi). Eligibility: Candidates with a strong background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Catalysis, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. A strong interest in CO2 capture, catalysis, reactor design, and sustainable energy technologies is highlighted. Application window: Online applications open on 30 June 2026 and close on 10 July 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. This is a collaborative doctoral opportunity across two premier IITs for students interested in advanced materials, catalytic reactors, and sustainable energy research.

Joint PhD opportunity through a collaboration between Indian Institute of Technology Jammu and Indian Institute of Technology Mandi . The project is titled Development and Testing of Catalysts for Bio-oil Upgrading via Pyrolysis . It focuses on catalysis , biomass conversion , pyrolysis , and sustainable energy , with an emphasis on upgrading bio-oil and supporting biomass valorisation and cleaner energy technologies. This is a doctoral research opportunity for students interested in experimental and applied work in catalyst development and testing. The post does not mention funding details, tuition support, or specific eligibility requirements beyond interest in the research area. Applications open on 11 October 2026 and close on 30 October 2026 . Interested candidates should use the linked application page and apply within the stated window.