Greenko School of Sustainability announces PhD fellowships in sustainable engineering; eligibility

NEW DELHI: The Greenko School of Sustainability (GSS), a collaboration between the Greenko Group and IIT Hyderabad, announced a call for applications to fully funded PhD fellowship programs in sustainable engineering for 2024. Candidates can apply for the PhD fellowship program in sustainable engineering till April 20, 2024.

With six Greenko fellowships offering a monthly stipend of INR 75,000 for a maximum duration of four years, and four MoE Fellowships available for five years in accordance with Government of India regulations, these initiatives will provide support to deserving candidates. The primary objective of these research fellowships is to draw the finest minds in the fields of science and engineering towards conducting research in sustainability science and technology. The selection process includes a written test and an interview. Selected applicants will be notified by email.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates can have a look at the eligibility criteria for PhD fellowship in sustainable engineering below.

Eligibility for project fellowships:

• Clear national eligibility tests like UGC-NET, GATE, CEED, CSIR, among others.
• Hold a first-class degree in their respective bachelor's and master's programs.
• Candidates with at least two years of relevant experience are also eligible for admission to external PhD programs.

Eligibility for MoE fellowships:

• Hold a degree in either MTech, MSc, MArch, MDes degree in any discipline aligned with the school's research thrust areas.

Projects

GSS has shortlisted and launched over seven mission-oriented research and technology development projects in sustainable engineering. Candidates chosen for the prestigious fellowships will be part of these projects. The projects include:

• Direct injection ammonia-based dual fuel CI engine: Development and performance assessment of direct injection ammonia based dual fuel CI engine
• High energy Lithium-based rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles: Researching and developing high energy lithium-based rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles
• Solar seawater splitting PEC cells for sustainable hydrogen generation: Investigating unassisted solar-powered methods for producing hydrogen from seawater.
• Electric swing adsorption for carbon capture and lithium recovery: Developing techniques for carbon capture and lithium extraction using electric swing adsorption.
• Low-cost organic porous solids for CO2 Capture: Creating affordable porous materials for the capture of carbon dioxide.
• Biomass valorization for biopolymer synthesis: Innovating methods for biomass pretreatment and biopolymer (bioplastic) synthesis.
• Direct reduction using ammonia for green ironmaking: exploring a novel environmentally friendly method for iron production using ammonia.

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Sireesh Saride Chair, professor, Greenko School of Sustainability, IIT Hyderabad, said, “This is an exceptional opportunity for research students interested in technology development to advance energy transition, industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development. Greenko Research Fellowships stands out as one of the most lucrative financially and provide valuable opportunities for aspiring scientists and engineers to develop technologies for net zero transition and sustainable development.”

He further said, “The world is striving for net-zero by 2050 and the technologies required for this transition have to be developed during this decade. GSS would like to play a key role in meeting this goal and ensuring a just transition. Furthermore, the Greenko Fellowships have contingency to support foreign travel for collaboration and participation in international conferences.”