The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites PhD applications for the following project positions. Note that only the candidates from the reserved category (EWS/OBC/SC/ST) are eligible.

1. Project Title: Enhancing Miroc-EDM Precision with ML-Based Prediction and High-Fidelity Plasma Modelling

Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandrakant K. Nirala 

2. Project Title: Studies on microgravity effects on the Musculoskeletal System through a 6-degree Head-Down Tilt Bed Rest Study

Principal Investigator: Prof. Navin Kumar

3. Project Title: Interface engineering to improve the quasi-static and dynamic transverse mechanical properties of carbon fiber/epoxy composites.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Prabhat K. Agnihotri

Link for the application: https://forms.gle/UNoQkAt2ebe5UFRo7

Last date of application: September 30, 2025

Interviews will be conducted in hybrid (offline/online) mode.

* The department may fix higher cut-off/selection criteria than the Minimum Education Qualification.

Contact information for any query: office-me-1@iitrpr.ac.in