Title of the Project

Commercial utilization of end-of-life tyres to produce high value chemicals and fuels using integrated technology

Project Investigators

PI: Prof. Abhishek Sharma, Professor, Department of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur.

Co-PI: Dr. Anees Y. Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur

Details of research work

The project work deals with conversion of waste tyres into high end commercial products using advanced thermo-chemical technology integrated with downstream upgradation techniques. The work requires utilization of this solid waste for production of high value chemicals and fuel as part of circular economy.

Project position

JRF (01)

Qualification & Eligibility

B. Tech/M. Tech in Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline with 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in UG and PG.

Eligibility for JRF as per OM DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022 dated 26^th June 2023 will be applicable.

Age limit

Not more than 35 years

Desirable

Preference will be given to candidates meeting the following:

·       GATE qualified.

·       Proficiency in English language.

·       Knowledge of thermochemical processes and characterisation of materials. 

·       Publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Duration

1 year

The appointment will be purely temporary on contract basis.

Fellowship

Rs. 37,000/- per month, plus 18% HRA (as per DST rules)

How to apply

Interested candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications must apply via email or post giving bio-data, detailed information about the educational qualifications, skills in conducting characterisation of materials, research experience, published research papers (if any), and copy of degree/certificates by August 23, 2024 to Prof. Abhishek Sharma (abhishek.sharma@jaipur.manipal.edu)/ Dr. Anees Khan (anees.khan@jaipur.manipal.edu) with the subject line marked as "JRF_WMT Project".