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School of Petroleum Management

Energy Sector Management:

Petroleum & Natural Gas; Energy Transition

Hydrogen Economy

Energy Economics

Energy Impact on Climate

Energy System Modeling

Power Sector Management

Renewable Energy

Hydrogen

Carbon Sequestration System

Energy Storage

Electric Vehicles

Energy Trade in SAARC Countries

Energy Policy & Regulations and other related areas

Marketing

Operations Management

HRM & Organizational Behavior

Information Systems Management

Strategic Management

Financial Management and Accounting

Entrepreneurship

Data Science in Business

School of Liberal Studies

Research Areas:

English Language & Literature

Public Policy & Public Administration

Psychology

Political Science-International Relations

Commerce

Economics

Business administration (Marketing & Finance)

Mass Communication

School of Petroleum Technology

Industry linked Research Projects:

Study of Viability for retrofit of equipment to use LNG as fuel in vehicles (trucks and busses) from a safety, environment, technical and fuel efficiency perspective

Development of a road map for RLNG pumps in contrast to CNG Pumps across India-(Funded by Adani)

Acoustic impedance study and velocity anisotropy for Indian shale gas research (Fund by DGH)

Integrated Solar and Geothermal set-up for Exploitation of low enthalpy geothermal reservoirs (Supported by GOG and ONGC energy center)

Direct application of Geothermal Energy Exploitation using hot springs and ponds (Support Expected from MNRE)

To Carry out laboratory formation damage experiment on Indian and Russian Core models (Industry university of Tyumen-IUT Russia and DOP, India)

Factor analysis of attributes associated with City gas distribution engineering (Funded by Adani)

Evolution of the Mesozoic sequences of Zanskar Himalays and its comparison with other Mesozoic sections of India (Expected to be funded)

Evolutionary trends in Cretaceous Belemnite biotic events and its comparison with northern and southern Tethyan margin (funded by DST-RFBR)

Petrophysical Modelling of Heterogeneous clastic reservoirs play (Expected to be funded)

Integrated geophysical prospecting for fault modelling in Kachchh basin and correlation with its Geomechanical properties (Expecting Fund)

To compare conductivity data of rod-shaped prop-pant versus spherical prop pant for hydraulic fracturing (In association with Oklahoma University and DOP).

Mathematical modelling of heterogeneous reservoirs and flow through porous media (with Matlab)

School of Technology

Ph.D. Research Titles for Mathematics:

Stochastic Optimization,

Solid Mechanics and FGM,

Modelling of distribution warehouses,

Software Reliability,

Developing Prediction Models,

Computational Biology,

Mathematical Biology,

Data assimilation in numerical models of ocean,

Numerical Reservoir Modeling and Simulation,

Applied Geophysics and Geo statistics,

Fuzzy Sets,

IFS,

Fixed Point Iteration Methods,

Sea-ice dynamics,

Polar studies,

Ocean models,

Fluid dynamics/Magneto hydrodynamics,

Numerical methods for boundary layer flow

Boundary Element Method,

Fluid Mechanics,

Non-Newtonian Fluid,

Coastal Engineering,

Theory of Relativity,

Mathematical Modelling of Real World Problems.

Financial Mathematics and portfolio Optimization

Sustainable development goals

Algebra(Algebraic Coding Theory)

Number Theory

Water Wave Problems

Renewable Energy

Liquid Sloshing Dynamics

Ph.D. Research Titles for Physics:

Non-linear optical materials

Bio-Materials

Transparent Conduction Oxide

Computational Material Science

Plasma Physics and applications.

Flexible perovskite solar cells and memory devices

Thin Films for Opto-electronic Devices

Global Warming, Climate change and Disaster Management

Magnetic properties and material

Laser and Photonics

Thermoelectric materials, thin Film transistor and Transparent oxide semiconductor

Experimental Nuclear Physics

Hybrid electronic materials and devices

Ph.D. Research Titles for Chemistry:

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Heterogeneous Catalysis

Nanomaterials & Photocatalysis

Fuel Cell Technology

Materials for energy storage and conversion

Soft Matter

Medicinal and Environmental Chemistry

Geochemistry

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Ph.D. Research Projects For Electrical Engineering:

Buildings-to-Grid integration

Peer-to-Peer energy sharing and trading in microgrids

Power System Protection

Generation & Transmission Planning

Integration issues of renewable energy sources with Grid

Distributed Generation: Protection, Stability & Control

Power Quality : Issues & Mitigation Techniques

Distribution System Management

Power System Automation & Control

Wide Area Measurements and application of the same to mitigate Protection, Stability & control issues

Micro-grids, Smart Grid and related issues

Power System Security Assessment & Enhancement / Improvement of System Security

Use of analytics for efficient operation of Power System

Ph.D. Research Projects For Chemical Engineering:

CFD modelling of multi phase flows in industrial cyclones and fluidized bed

Advanced water treatment technology for removal of fluoride in water

Development of nano-materials for the enhance fuel efficiency

Studies on Bio-diesel production using process intensification techniques

Experimental and modelling studies on hydrocarbon steam cracking

Development of novel ionic liquids for cleaner production

Design and development of novel membrane based water purification system

Modelling of amine based carbon sequestration techniques

Ph.D. Research Projects For Environmental Engineering:

Application of Numeric Modelling and Remote Sensing for Urban Air Quality Assessment and forecasting - Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Big Data Application for Environmental Management - Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

Urban Heat Island effect for Ahmedabad city: Modelling, Mapping and Mitigation - Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Sick Building Syndrome: Modelling and Monitoring Indoor Air Quality - Stanford University

Urban Climate Modelling - Auburn University (AU)

Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment through multiple techniques - Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI)

Designing Bio-reactors for effective solid waste management - National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Low cost techniques for removal of Arsenic from Ground Water - National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Application of Geoinformatics for assessing the impact of Canal Network on agricultural productivity - Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications & Geo-informatics (BISAG)

Solid Waste Management: Policy Framework to Community Engagement - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)

Environmental Sustainability - American State University (ASU)

Waste-water Treatment using natural coagulants - National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

Ph.D. Research Projects For Civil Engineering:

Risk Based Building Information Modelling for Mass Rapid Transit System Projects

Development of Multivariate Tools for Quality Monitoring of Ready Mixed Concrete

Integrated BIM and Cloud Model for Smart City Projects

Development of Integrated BIM and IPD Model for Infrastructure Transportation Projects

Utilization of plastic waste and monitoring the quality pavements in collaboration with Road and Building Department, Govt. of Gujarat

Strength Forecasting of Ready Mixed Concrete through Time Series Analysis

Critical Chain Project Management for Infrastructure Transportation Projects

Building Information Modelling for Infrastructure Projects

Building Information Modelling for Commercial Projects of Ahmedabad

Development of Integrated Project Delivery Model for infrastructure Projects

Development of Lean Management Model for Highway Projects

Social Cost Benefit Analysis for Transportation Projects

Life Cycle Costing Analysis for Bridge Projects

Clean Development Mechanism for Metro Rail Projects

Dispatching Schedule Sequencing for Commercial Ready Mixed Concrete Batching Plants

Cloud Computing Model for Smart City Projects

Critical Success Factors for Development of Smart City Projects

Development of Project Risk Management Model for Sustainable Smart City Project

Utilization of plastic waste in the pavements- in collaboration with Road and Building Department, Govt. of Gujarat

Evaluation of Seismic Risk – In Collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Evaluation of Seismic Hazards for the future Smart cities - In Collaboration with Institute of Seismological Research, Govt. of Gujarat

Liquefaction Hazard Assessment - In Collaboration with M/s. KCT Consultancy Services

Geotechnical Characterization for Gujarat Using Geographical Information System - In Collaboration with M/s. KCT Consultancy Services, Ahmedabad

Ph.D. Research Projects For Mechanical Engineering:(Know More)

Development of bimetallic cylinders (Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI321+AA2219, AISI321+Ti-6Al-4V and AISI304L+Ti-6Al-4V) through friction welding route with suitable inter layers

Magnetic Pulse Welding (MPW) of AISI 321 stainless steel to AA2219 Aluminium alloy

Friction and Friction Stir Welding of metal to plastics

Ultrasonic welding of dissimilar plastics and plastics to metal

Superplastic behaviour of copper using FSP.

A-TIG, FB-TIG & FZ-TIG for P91 and LAFM steels

Application of process Intensification techniques for biodiesel production using II and III generation feedstocks and CI engine performance testing with combustion modelling

Application of process Intensification techniques for bioethnol production using I and II generation feedstocks and SI engine performance testing with combustion modelling(a topic of national importance for preparation of Sanitizer in reference to Covid-2019 scenario)

Application of PI techniques for Aviation fuel production using PI techniques

"Castor oil biorefinery in Gujarat: conceptual process design,simulation and Techno-economic analysis"

Design and development of Solar energy driven integrated Batch-RO/ FO unit for water desalination with minimum specific energy consumption

Design and development of thermal energy driven- high recovery, cascade Reverse Osmosis system

Thermal energy driven Multi effect Distillation system for commercial applications

Nanocoatings (e.g. graphene based) on machining tools for solid lubrication and enhanced life

EDM process with variations in dielectrics

Li-ion batteries for automotive applications

Coatings for corrosion applications

Micro and Nano fabrication

Water treatment

Machining of amorphous materials

Development of thermal modelling and experimental investigation of hybrid solid+liquid desiccant based air conditioning system

Thermal modelling, optimization and experimental investigation to identify the cooling rate behavior of battery operated vehicle with different phase change materials

Modelling , optimization and experimental investigation of hybrid adsorption refrigeration system.

Sustainable post processing of food crops using solar drying for different climatic conditions in India.

Design, development and Investigations of a multi-functional HVAC system.

Investigations on direct expansion solar assisted heat pump for water heating applications.

Numerical modelling of 3D/4D composite plate subjected to Ballistic Impact Loading

Progressive Damage modelling of Structure in Blast Loading

Experimental and numerical Investigation on Tensile Behavior of a Plate containing multiple holes

Composite based Design and Development of Bio-inspired Armors

Experimental Investigation of Tensile Behavior of Additive Manufactured Plates

Multi-scale, multi-physics solidification models for manufacturing processes.

Direct Numerical Simulations of phase-change Rayleigh Benard Convection.

Studies on Heat-transfer and thermodynamic performance of Latent heat thermal Energy Storage systems.

Experimental and numerical studies on electron/laser beam surface treatment processes.

Studies on Solidification and Melting phenomena.

Experimental and Numerical study of powder bed fusion Additive Manufacturing processes.

Friction Stir based Additive Manufacturing of different materials.

Experimental and Numerical study of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing process.

Finite element studies on effect of temperature on FFE manufactured parts

New material modelling and finite element simulations on advanced materials like PEEK/PEI as applied to Additive Manufacturing technologies

Utilization of Phase Change Materials as a sustainable solution to cooling load abatement of buildings in Gujarat.

Static and Dynamic analysis of sandwich functionally graded materials shells.

Active vibration control of FGM plates using non conventional optimization algorithm.

Fault Diagnosis using Image Processing and Machine Learning Techniques.

Machine Learning model development to predict surface roughness, material removal rate and tool wear rate.

Analysis of parallel and inclined slider thrust bearing operating with Electro-Rheological (ER) Lubricant.

FEM and CFD analysis of textured surface journal bearing operating with non-Newtonian Lubricants.

Analysis of porous surface hydrostatic/hybrid thrust bearing

Climate change impact on wind and wave energy in Indian offshore region: technical and economic analysis

Assessment of renewable energy sources synergy in India

Assessment of satellite wind data for wind energy potential in India using machine learning approaches

Friction stir processing of magnesium alloy

Superplastic deformation in high strength Al and Mg alloy

Grain refinement using friction stir processing

Friction stir welding of Al alloys

"Development of welding tehcnologies for Cr-M and Cr-Mo-V steels

Development of alternative farming technology for growing pesticide free vegetables

Micro / Nano manufacturing

Surface texturing

Coating on cutting tool

Machining of composites materials

Surface texture evaluation of machined components using Vision System

Additive Manufacturing & Multi-sensor fusion in CIM

Design and Development of a Lean technology framework for manufacturing company

Design and Development of various hybrid micro- machining processes

Advanced Machining Processes, Electrochemical machining

Electrochemical deburring

Ph.D. Research Projects For Solar Engineering:

Inexpensive semiconductors for thin film solar cells: Non vacuum based technologies

Eradication of degradation of Silicon PV modules using nanotechnology

Solar photocatlytic waste water treatment

Dynamics of electron transfer for thin film devices

Electrical properties of 2D materials for optoelectronic devices

Development of solid state electrolyte for fuel cells

Graphene based composite for energy storage application: For batteries & super-capacitors

Development of nano-structured oxides: Application in Schottky junction devices and efficient hydrogen generation (water splitting)

Ph.D. Research Projects for Computer Science and Engineering &
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) :

Advanced Urban Public Transportation System as Principal Investigator

Spectral Discrimination and Separability Analysis of Crops and Weeds Using Deep Learning Techniques

Land-Cover Classification of Polarimetric SAR Image/Data for Agricultural and Urban Region

Compact Circularly Polarised Microstrip antenna for IoT Applications

Improving speech quality and intelligibility in digital hearing aids

CyberHealth-A Novel Framework for Secure Medical Cyber Physical Systems with Reduced Overhead

Multi-modal design of an Intelligent Transportation System

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