BITS-RMIT (India-Australia) PhD Research Partnership 

Transform your future with a transnational joint PhD from two leading universities.

Dr. Mohit Garg and Dr. Sarbani Ghosh from BITS and Dr. Fugen Daver from RMIT have an exciting project,

Title: 'Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) /Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) /Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) multiphase composite films'

Project Number: BITSRMIT100106

You can search for the project number on the research projects page.  You will require this to complete your application.

This project aims to design ternary composite films of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)/Polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate (PBAT) with silane modified cellulose nanocrystals for the food packaging industry using different computational approaches (molecular modelling and simulations) and experimental techniques investigating macromolecular structure, microscopic and macroscopic material properties.

Candidates admitted to the program are jointly supervised by faculty from BITS and RMIT.  

Apply now and unlock your full potential, empowering your future in academia or industry. 

Join our unique collaboration between BITS (Birla Institute of Technology and Science) and RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) offering a PhD program specifically designed for Indian students.  

Develop your research skills, network with renowned academics and gain hands-on experience conducting original research.  

Experience world-class education combining the research expertise of both institutions and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and research facilities.

Attractive scholarships available including funded travel to Melbourne, Australian stipend and overseas health cover 

Highlights 

• Acquire an internationally recognised qualification from an Indian Institute of Eminence University and a top Australian university 
• Receive a full RMIT tuition fee scholarship for the duration of your enrolment 
• Receive a generous scholarship with nominal tuition fees from BITS 
• Benefit from the combined expertise of two leading universities and access world-class research facilities in India and in Melbourne 
• Travel to Australia for up to one year of candidature and be supported by an Australian stipend for the duration of your time in Melbourne

   

   

  Desirable Qualification:

  1. Master’s in Engineering or Technology (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials
  Engineering or related fields such as Biotechnology, Nanotechnology
  etc.) or Master’s of Science (Physics or chemistry) from a good university
  and with good grades (> 65% or equivalent).

   

   

  2. JRF/NET qualified or a high GATE score and a good academic record will add to the quality/strength of an application.

   

  3. Qualifying degrees from India must meet the eligibility norms of BITS.

  4. Prior knowledge of Molecular Dynamics simulation or Monte Carlo simulation.

  5. Prior knowledge of polymer processing and characterization.

  6. Highly motivated with good written and oral communication skills.

  7. Efficient team player.

Interested candidates can apply on the website and please send one email to Dr. Mohit Garg ([email protected]) or Dr. Sarbani Ghosh ([email protected]) 

Applications close 31 March 2023 for the July 2023 intake.