Subject: Ph.D. Research Scholar Position – Electronic Cooling Applications
Applications are invited for the position of Ph.D. Research Scholar (Full-Time) 
in the area of Electronic Cooling Applications at Center of Excellence for 
Electronic Cooling and CFD Sim Lab, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM 
Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai - 603203, Tamil 
Nadu, India,

Stipend Details:
•	With NET/SLET/GATE or equivalent qualification: ₹37,000/month
•	Without NET/SLET/GATE or equivalent qualification: ₹31,000/month
Eligibility:
•	Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / 
Electronics / or related disciplines.
•	Strong interest in electronic cooling, thermal management, and 
multiphysics simulation/experiments.
Additional Information:
•	Research will be carried out under the Center of Excellence for 
Electronic Cooling, SRMIST (Kattankulathur Campus).
•	Access to advanced laboratory and simulation facilities will be 
provided.
Interested candidates may apply by sending their CV and statement of purpose to 
PhD Research Admission January 2026
Research Stipend for Full Time Scholar: Rs. 37000 per month (GATE qualified), 
Rs. 31000 per month (Regular) 
Working Professional : MoU between Academia and Industry or Industry deposit Rs. 
2 Lakhs to academia 
Research Area: 
	Component-Level Thermal Management
	System-Level Thermal Management
	Mechanics and Reliability
	Emerging Technologies and Fundamentals
	Data Centers
Contact:
Dr. B. K. Gnanavel,
Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
Head - Center of Excellence for Electronic Cooling and CFD Sim Lab,
College of Engineering and Technology,
SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur,
Chennai - 603203, Tamil Nadu, India,
Mobile: 9677059138, 7904754109
Email: head.ceec.ktr@srmist.edu.in, gnanaveb@srmist.edu.in
https://www.srmist.edu.in/department/center-of-excellence-for-electronic-
cooling-and-cfd-simulation/

Google Form: 
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Important Dates - Ph.D Application Form - Calendar Session

Last date to submit the application : 31-Oct-2025

Department level entrance and interview : 10-Nov-2025

Release of list of candidates for provisional registration : 18-Nov-2025

Last date to pay tuition fee : 15-Dec-2025

Reporting date at directorate of research : 22-Dec-2025

Best Regards
Dr. B. K. Gnanavel,
Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
Head - Center of Excellence for Electronic Cooling and CFD Sim Lab,
College of Engineering and Technology,
SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur,
Chennai - 603203, Tamil Nadu, India,
Mobile: 9677059138, 7904754109
Email: head.ceec.ktr@srmist.edu.in, gnanaveb@srmist.edu.in
https://www.srmist.edu.in/department/center-of-excellence-for-electronic-
cooling-and-cfd-simulation/