Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore invites applications from motivated and research-oriented candidates for admission to its Ph.D. Programme for the Autumn Semester 2025–26. Research areas span across sustainable technologies, smart systems, computational modeling, biochemical engineering, and advanced materials.
Research Areas & Faculty
The department offers research opportunities under the guidance of the following faculty members:
| Faculty | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Dr. Abhilasha Maheshwari | Process Systems Engineering, Smart Water Infrastructure, Water-Energy-Food Nexus, AI/ML for Chemical Systems, Digital Twins, Hybrid Modeling |
| Dr. Gaurav Chauhan | Computational Enzyme Engineering, Phase Equilibria of Proteins, Biochemical Reactions & Simulations |
| Dr. Rajan Singh | CO₂ Capture & Conversion, Hydrogen Production, Thermochemical Water Splitting, Heterogeneous Catalysis |
| Dr. R. Kailasham | Computational Soft Matter, Polymer Physics, Rheology, Active Matter, Statistical Mechanics |
| Dr. Preetika Karnal | Soft Materials, Interfacial Mechanics, Adhesion, Instabilities |
For faculty profiles and detailed research interests, visit: https://chemical.iiti.ac.in
Key Research Areas for the IIT Indore Chemical Engineering PhD 2025–26 Program
- CO₂ conversion to fuels and hydrogen production
- Process optimization and control
- Computational soft matter
- Digital twins and AI/ML for operational excellence
- Biochemical phase reactions
- Hydrodynamic stability
- Polymer physics and soft materials engineering
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs)
Applicants must hold:
- Master’s degree (M.Tech./M.E./M.S.(Res.)) in Chemical Engineering or allied disciplines (Polymer, Petroleum, Mechanical, Energy, Environmental, Biomedical, etc.) with first division and valid GATE qualification.
OR - Four-year Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with first division and valid GATE qualification.
For full list of accepted backgrounds, please refer to the website.
Application Process
- Apply online at: https://academic.iiti.ac.in:8443/nregistration.jsp
- Separate applications must be submitted for each department, if applying to more than one.
- Application Fee: Refer to the main institute advertisement.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 19 March 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Written Test & Interview (on campus) | Tentatively 19 May 2025 |
Additional Requirements
- Shortlisted candidates must appear in person for the written test and interview.
- A minimum of two letters of recommendation must be submitted by email to:
[email protected]
Categories of Admission
- Teaching Assistantship (TA)
- Sponsored (SW)
- Defence Forces (DF)
- Institute Staff (IS)
- International Students
Please refer to the main Ph.D. portal for full details on category-specific eligibility.
Contact for Correspondence
IIT Indore Chemical Engineering PhD Program for the Year 2025-26
Prof. Abhilasha Maheshwari
DPGC Convenor – Department of Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore – 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
Email: [email protected]
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