? Applications Invited | AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme 2026

Are you eager to explore new frontiers in research, drive innovation, and develop impactful technologies? Here’s an excellent prospect to pursue your research aspirations, and contribute to advancements in sustainable technologies. Take the next step toward a rewarding research career!

The *Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, invites eligible Ph.D. holders to explore research opportunities under the **AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (APDF) Scheme 2026*.

? Research Areas

•⁠ Advanced Solar Air Heating Systems

- CFD-Based Design and Optimization of Solar Thermal Systems
- Sustainable Thermal Energy Storage using Novel Bio-Based Phase Change Materials
- Solar Thermal & PV/T Systems
- Advanced Heat Exchangers using Nanofluids and Hybrid Nanofluids
- Sustainable Waste Heat Recovery

? Fellowship Highlights

? Fellowship stipend: ₹65,000 per month

? Contingency grant: ₹50,000 per year

? Tenure: 1 year,



extendable up to 2 years, subject to satisfactory progress

? Opportunities for interdisciplinary research, publications, patents, and technology development.

? Eligibility:

? Candidates must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree (or hold a provisional Ph.D. certificate if the degree has not yet been formally awarded) in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline of Engineering and Technology.

? Why Join Amrita?

? Ranked #8 in India (NIRF 2025)

? Top Private University Rankings

?‍? Research Contact

Dr. Amit Kumar

Mechanical | Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus

? Email: [email protected]

? Website: https://pdf.aicte.gov.in/

Interested candidates are encouraged to share their detailed CV, research statement, and publication list via email.

?️ Extended Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

📌 Applications Invited | AICTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme 2026 (Chennai)
🏢 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
📍 Chennai