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 solid 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)
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration (mechanical + math + chemistry)
Potential for high-impact publications and patents

How to Apply
Apply using this form:
https://lnkd.in/gJNWQmBP

Apply by 8th 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