Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Admissions Announcement: Monsoon Session 2025

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence is focussed on imparting a quality education program, aligned with the evolving demands of the industry and R&D sectors, through a uniquely structured curriculum involving interdisciplinary collaborative efforts between our esteemed faculty and industry experts. The department houses several advanced research laboratories such as Biomass Conversion Lab, Microfluidics Lab, Sustainability & Polymer Lab, Energy & Environmental Sustainability Lab, Intencity Lab, Soft Matter Lab, Polymer Materials Research Lab, Complex Fluids Lab, Computational & Theoretical Soft Matter Lab, and Waste to Wealth Lab, which are fitted with cutting-edge infrastructure to support and invigorate our research environment.

AREAS OF RESEARCH

  • Sustainable aviation fuel production using integrated milli and fixed bed reactors
  • Hydrogen rich syngas production from steam gasification of municipal and industrial waste
  • Process intensification of free radical polymerization
  • Nanomaterials synthesis and catalysis
  • Biopolymer based coatings and films for food packaging applications
  • Carbon dioxide capture and separation
  • High entropy materials for energy applications
  • Polymer coatings and membranes
  • Flow of non-Newtonian fluids in microfluidic reactors
  • Advanced Separation Processes
  • Development of microfluidic device for particles sorting
  • Computational modelling of responsive (bio) materials

DEPARTMENT FACULTY

  • Dr. Sanjeev Yadav

    Professor & Head
    Ph.D. – IndianInstitute of Technology Delhi
    Specialization: Thermochemical conversion of biomass, Waste water treatment, Process optimization.

  • Prof. R.P. Chhabra

    Distinguished professor
    Ph.D. – MonashUniversity, Melbourne, Australia
    Specialization: Rheology of complex fluids, Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, Multiphase flows.

  • Dr. Yamini Sudha Sistla

    Associate Professor
    Ph.D. – IndianInstitute of Technology Kanpur
    Specialization: Molecular Modeling; Biopolymers based Edible and Bio-degradable Coatings and Films; High Entropy Alloys for Gas Turbine and Aerospace Applications; Refinery Separation Processes (Gas & Liquid); CO2 capture; Process Simulation, Optimization & Control.

  • Dr. V.M. Rajesh

    Associate Professor
    Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Specialization: Multiphase flows in microfluidics, multiphase distributors, Biodiesel synthesis, syngas conversion to specialty chemicals, development of electrochemical sensors for detection of paraquat in water using microfluidics.

  • Dr. Dhiraj Garg

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – University of Strasburg, France
    Specialization: Thermo-fluids and energy systems; Microfluidics and Nanotechnology; Numerical Modelling, Simulation and CFD; Mathematical Modelling; Process Safety and Process Intensification; Process System Engineering; Separation Science and Technology.

  • Dr. Karan Gupta

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Specialization: Hydrodynamic flow instabilities; Polymer processing and instabilities;Polymer rheology; Membrane science for various fluid separations; Fluid flow in microcapillaries (self-imbibition, multiphase flows); Artificial Intelligence applications in research.

  • Dr. Priyanka Katiyar

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
    Specialization: Energy and Environment Sustainability; Membrane Separation; Supercritical Fluid extraction; Catalysis and Reaction Engineering; Modelling and simulation; Industrial waste treatment and management.

  • Dr. Ashish Kumar Thokchom

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
    Specialization: Fluid dynamics, particle self-assembly, flow visualization, photolithography, photonic crystals structures, piezoelectric materials, flexible electronic devices, inkjet printing, Micro- and bio-fluidics, Evaporating Drops.

  • Dr. Swaminath Bharadwaj Gourishankar

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Specialization: Computational modelling of responsive materials, solvation thermodynamics, interfacial phenomena and statistical mechanics.

  • Dr. Sanjay Krishna

    Assistant Professor
    Ph.D. – Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology Surat
    Specialization: MD simulations of polymers, Nanomilling, Polymer Nanocomposites, and Bio packaging.

(For details please visit: https://chemical.snu.edu.in/people/faculty)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants having M. Tech./ M.E./M.Sc or equivalent degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, chemistry, physics, polymer technology, mechanical engineering, biotechnology, or environmental engineering as the highest qualification with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA ≥ 6.0 from a recognized Technical Institute or University are eligible to apply. A good score in GATE or CSIR-UGC NET-JRF is desirable though not mandatory.
  • Applicants having B. Tech./B.E./B.Sc (4 years) or equivalent degree in chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, chemistry, physics, polymer technology, biotechnology, or environmental engineering as the highest qualification from a recognized Technical Institute or University, with a minimum of 75% marks or CGPA ≥ 7.5 are also eligible to apply. A good GATE score, though not mandatory, would be an added advantage.
  • Applicants waiting for their qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply. The final selection will be subjected to their qualifying exam result at the time of admission.

TOTAL NUMBERS OF SEATS AVAIALABLE: 9

SELECTION PROCESS

  • The candidates will be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above. Applications not meeting the eligibility criteria and/or incomplete applications will be rejected. Please note that all the candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria may NOT be shortlisted.
  • The shortlisting will be based on the merit of the application. The department reserves the right to alter the eligibility requirements and selection criteria as and when required.
  • All shortlisted applicants need to submit a reference letter in support of their application before joining.
  • The final selection for admission will be based on the performance of the applicant in the written exam followed by a technical presentation and interview.
  • Applicants waiting for the qualifying examination results are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce all the required proofs of eligibility at the time of admission. Failing to produce the necessary documents at the time of admission will lead to the automatic cancellation of admission.

SYLLABUS FOR WRITTEN TEST

Chemical Engineering applicants: Chemical Engineering syllabus of GATE 2025. Other Engineering/Science: General aptitude, Thermodynamics, Physical Chemistry (Basic concepts of chemistry, structure of atom, chemical bonding and molecular structure, equilibrium, electrochemistry, solutions, chemical kinetics, solid state chemistry), Materials Science (Crystal structure, mechanical properties, chemical properties, characterization techniques) and Research Methodology.

FOR ANY QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. Ashish Kumar Thokchom at [email protected]
Dr. Yamini Sudha Sistla at [email protected]

TUITION FEE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTNCE

Fees and Financial Assistance: Detailed information about the fee structure and the nature of assistantships are available on the SNIoE website.

All full time PhD students admitted into the program shall receive an appropriate tuition fee waiver and a hostel fee rebate. The student shall also receive a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 for 1st and 2ndyears and ₹50,000 for 3rd, 4th, and 5thyear subject to satisfactory performance. The assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance in the program evaluated continuously and compliance with all University regulations. The student has to pass the PhD qualifying exam before the end of 4th semester.

For further enquiry or information, visit our website:

SNIoE-NCR/ Chemical Engineering

HOW TO APPLY

 All interested applicants shall apply online by clicking “Apply Now” button. Please follow the instructions carefully.

  • Fill all the mandatory fields
  • Online upload of following documents is required
  • Passport size recent color photograph
  • Current CV
  • All mark sheets and degree certificates (10th standard onwards)
  • Standardized examination certificate- CSIR, UGC, GATE etc. (If applicable)

Please note that the application is not deemed complete until we receive all the necessary prescribed documents and application fees.

For any queries contact:

Mr. Vishnu Mishra
Sr. Administrative Assistant,
Room No. C-320H,
Department of Chemical Engineering,
School of Engineering,
Shiv Nadar institution of Eminence,
Greater Noida, District Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP 201314.
Telephone No: (0120) 7170 100, Ext. 651
Mobile No: 9911965932 (during office hours only)
Email: [email protected]