PhD Position at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Project Title:

Development of a Digital-Twin and Laboratory Prototype of a Green, Non-Conventional Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump System Using a Super-Adsorbent

About the Position

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates with a strong background in thermal sciences, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or chemistry for a fully funded PhD position.

This project focuses on the development of a next-generation green air-conditioning and heat pump system based on a super-adsorbent coated heat exchanger . The work will combine mathematical modelling, simulation, and experimental validation to demonstrate improved performance and high coefficient of performance (COP).

Supervision

- Prof. Mrinal Jagirdar (PI, Mechanical Engineering)
- Prof. K. Bhargav Kumar (PI, Mathematics)
- Prof. Himanshu Aggarwal (Collaborator, Chemistry)

Research Scope The selected candidate will work on:

- Mathematical modelling of coupled heat and mass transfer




- Design and fabrication of a desiccant coated heat exchanger prototype
- Experimental testing and validation against conventional systems

Desired Background Candidates should have M.E./M.Tech/MSc (or BE/BTech/BSc with an exceptional track-record) in Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry or an allied stream

What Makes This Project Interesting

- Focus on green cooling technologies (low-GWP alternatives to vapor compression)
- Integration of digital twin + hardware prototype (rare combination)
- Solid interdisciplinary collaboration (mechanical + math + chemistry)
- Potential for high-impact publications and patents

How to Apply

Apply using this form

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Apply by 8 th of September 2026 . Email may only be sent to [email protected] in case of a query. Please do not send applications via email.

📌 Doctoral Student (Hyderabad)
🏢 BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
📍 Hyderabad