Doctoral Student

Project Title: Dynamic uptake and transport of micro and nanoparticles in living systems: Invitro and in vivo studies

Department: Centre for Interdisciplinary Programs

Proposal no. IDPHD2024020

Duration: 5 years

Supervisors: Dr. Seetha N. (Civil Engineering), Prof. Renu John (Biomedical engineering)

Abstract

This study envisages to provide a comprehensive understanding of micro and nanoparticle uptake, transformation, accumulation, and toxicity in edible plants and fishes due to irrigation with nanoparticle-containing water and nanoparticle application in aquaculture, respectively. The project involves both in vitro and in vivo experimental and modeling studies. The outcomes of this project include estimates of the rates of micro and nanoparticle uptake, transformation, and accumulation in plants and fishes, and the optimal safe dose of nanoparticles that can be used in agriculture and aquaculture.

Essential Qualification

BTech in Agricultural/Chemical/Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering or MSc in Physics or MSc/MTech in Nanoscience and Technology or ME/MTech in Chemical/Environmental/Water Resources/Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering

Desirable Qualifications

Previous experience in working with nanoparticles, plants, or fish/ imaging using light or electron microscopy/ developing physics-based models/ numerical simulations

Apply @ https://www.iith.ac.in/phdadmissions/

Application deadline: 14th November 2024

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