INDIANINSTITUTEOFTECHNOLOGY,BOMBAY

POWAI,MUMBAI400076

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AREASOFSPECIALIZATION
Aerospace Engineering, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil
Engineering,ComputerScience&Engineering,EarthSciences,ElectricalEngineering,EnergyScience
& Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Industrial Design Centre, Mathematics, Mechanical
Engineering, MetallurgicalEngineering&MaterialsScience, Physics, SchoolofManagement, Centre
for Environmental Science& Engineering, CentreforStudies inResources Engineering, Centrefor
Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas, Centre
for
Urban
Science and Engineering
, Industrial
Engineering & Operations Research, Systems
& Control Engineering, I DP in Education Technology
(IDPET)

AerospaceEngineering
Professor
AssociateProfessor
AssistantProfessor
Specializations
Department is looking for candidates in all the areas of Theoretical/
computational/experimentalstudyandtechnologydevelopmentrelated
toaerospaceengineering,withspecialemphasisonVehicleDynamics&
ControlandrelateddisciplinesandAircraftDesign&Optimization.

Notwithstanding the above, department would also consider

applicationsfromexceptionalcandidatesinotherarease.g.Propulsion
andAerodynamics.

Departmentof Specializations
Biosciences&
Bioengineering
Professor Nospecificarea
AssociateProfessor MechanobiologyandCellbiophysics;BiomolecularNMRspectroscopy
andStructuralbiology;EvolutionandbiologyofDNAvirus;Protein
crystallographyandStructuralenzymology;Biomaterialsand
MicrofabricationforTissueEngineering;MicrofluidicDevicesand
Biosensors;ComputationalbiologyandBiophysics;Bacterial
pathogenesisandHostpathogeninteractions
AssistantProfessor Nospecificarea

ChemicalEngineering
Professor
AssociateProfessor
AssistantProfessor
Specializations
ReactionEngineeringandCatalysis,InterfacialScience&Engineering,
Transport and Separation Processes, Process Systems Engineering &
Control, Food & Biochemical Engineering, Polymer and Materials,
Nanotechnology, Thermodynamics, Membrane Science & Technology,
ElectrochemicalEngineering
Chemistry Specializations
Professor Chemical biology of nucleic acids, Stereoselective synthesis of
hetrocyclesandapplicationstonaturalproducts,Complexcarbohydrate
synthesis
AssociateProfessor Statistical mechanics, theory and simulation of soft matter with
emphasisonchemicalapplications
AssistantProfessor Computational bioorganic chemistry, Organic photochemistry and
photocatalysis,Totalsynthesisofcomplexnaturalproducts

CivilEngineering Specialisation
Professor TransportationSystemsEngineering,GeotechnicalEngineering,Water
AssociateProfessor ResourcesEngineering,StructuralEngineering,OceanEngineering,
RemoteSensingapplicationsinCivilEngineering.

AssistantProfessor TransportationSystemsEngineering:Analysis,designand
performanceofhighway/airfieldpavements,Pavementpreservation,
managementandrehabilitation
GeotechnicalEngineering:Soilcharacterisation,Rockmechanics,
Environmentalgeotechnology,Advancednumericalmodelling,
GeotechnicalcentrifugeModelling,
WaterResourcesEngineering:FluidMechanics(Experimentaland
theoreticalstudies,fluidturbulence),Computationalfluiddynamics
numericalmodelling,Hydraulics(Experimental,computational,
theoreticalhydrodynamics,ecohydraulics,hydraulicstructures),
Groundwaterhydrology(Theoretical,experimentalcomputational),
Environmentalfluidmechanics/hydraulics(Pollutioninaquaticsystem,
watersupply,wastewatermanagement),Experimentalhydrologist(Field
measurement,instrumentationandmeasurements)
StructuralEngineering:(includingConstructionTechnologyand
Management),Advancedconstructionmaterials,Construction
management
OceanEngineering:Analysisanddesignoffixedandfloating
structures,Geotechnicalandfoundationanalysisofoceanstructures
Constructionandoperationofoceanstructures
RemoteSensingapplicationsinCivilEngineering:Photogrammetry,
Remotesensingapplications,Advancedsurveying(GPS/Lidar/Sonar)

ComputerScience& Specializations
Engineering
Professor
AssociateProfessor AnyareaofComputerScience&InformationTechnology
AssistantProfessor

EarthSciences Specializations
AssociateProfessor 1)ForIsotopeGeochronology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterDegreeinScience(Geology)withexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inareasrelatedtoIsotopeGeochronology
 Desirable:
ExperienceinnobleGasMassSpectrometry/IRMS/LAICPMS

2)ForGroundwaterHydrology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterDegreeinScience(Geology/Geophysics)oranyotherrelevant
branchofengineeringwithexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inareasrelatedtogroundwaterhydrologywithemphasison
numericalmodeling/simulation.
Desirable:
Proficiencytoevolvefieldstrategiesforwaterresourcemanagementand
handlefieldequipments
AssistantProfessor IsotopeGeochronology,GroundwaterHydrology,Micropalaeontology,
Sedimentology/SedimentaryPetrology,EconomicGeology,Mineral
Exploration/MiningGeology,MathematicalGeology/Geostatistics,
QuantitativeGeomorphologyandGIS

Geophysicswithspecializationinseismics/Seismology
GeophysicswithspecializationinPetrophysicsrelatedtopetroleum
exploration
Geophysics with specialization in Computational Geophysics /
Geophysicalmodeling/GeophysicalSignalprocessing
1)ForIsotopeGeochronology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterDegreeinScience(Geology)withexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inareasrelatedtoIsotopeGeochronology
Desirable:
ExperienceinnobleGasMassSpectrometry/IRMS/LAICPMS

2)ForGroundwaterHydrology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterDegreeinScience(Geology/Geophysics)oranyotherrelevant
branchofengineeringwithexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inareasrelatedtogroundwaterhydrologywithemphasison
numericalmodeling/simulation.
Desirable:
Proficiencytoevolvefieldstrategiesforwaterresourcemanagementand
handlefieldequipments

3)ForMicropalaeontology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofScienceDegreeinGeologywithexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inMicropalaeontologywithspecializationinForaminifera

Desirable:
Candidateshouldhaveresearchexperienceinfieldbasedand
stratigraphicproblems.

4)ForSedimentology/SedimentaryPetrology
EssentialQualifications:
1))MasterofScienceDegreeinGeologywithexcellentacademicrecord
2)Ph.D.inSedimentology/SedimentaryPetrology

Desirable:
Experienceinichnology/sequencestratigraphyandexperiencein
petroleumindustry
5)ForEconomicGeology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofScienceDegreeinGeologywithexcellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.DinEconomicGeology/OrePetrology/GeochemistryofOre
Depositswithspecializationhydrothermalormagmaticoredeposits.

Desirable:Experienceinfluid/meltinclusionstudies.

6)ForMineralExploration/MiningGeology
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofScienceDegreeinGeology/B.Tech/M.Techinminingwith
excellentacademicrecord.
2)Ph.D.inEconomicGeology/Miningwithspecializationorindustrial
experienceinMineralExploration/MiningGeology/Mineral
Beneficiation/Geostatistics"

Desirable:ExperienceinGeostatistics

7)ForMathematicalGeology/Geostatistics:
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofScienceDegreeinGeology/Geophysics/Mathematicswith
excellentacademicrecord
2)Ph.DinanyareaofEarthSciences/Geostatistics/Mathematicswith
significantapplicationofmultivariatestatisticaltechniques,stochastic
processesorgeostatisticsinEarthSciences.

Desirable:Postdoctoralworkinapplicationofstatisticaltechniquesto
geoscienceproblems.

8)ForQuantitativeGeomorphologyandGIS
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofScienceDegreeinGeology/GeospatialTechnologywith
excellentacademicrecord
2)Ph.D.inquantitativeGeomorphologywithexperienceinGeospatial
datamanagementandmodelling.

Desirable:ExperienceinmicrowaveremotesensingandLiDAR

9)ForallpositionsrelatedtoGeophysics
EssentialQualifications:
1)MasterofSciencedegree/M.TechdegreeinGeophysicsorfields
relatedtoGeophysicswithexcellentacademicrecord
2)Ph.D.inrelevantfieldofGeophysics

Desirable:IndustrialexperienceforfieldsrelatedtoPetroleum
exploration
withexperienceinQuantitativeand/orQualitative
seismicinterpretation
ElectricalEngineering Specializations
Professor Communicationandsignalprocessing,theoryofcontrolandcomputing,
AssociateProfessor PowerElectronicsandPowerSystems,MicroelectronicsandVLSIdesign,
AssistantProfessor ElectronicSystems

Energyscience& Specializations
Engineering
AssistantProfessor EnergyinBuildings,ConventionalEnergy/ICEngines,EnergyPolicy,
AssociateProfessor EnergyManagement,ProcessIntegration,CleanCoal,ElectricalEnergy
Professor System,GridConnectionofRenewables,PowerElectronicsandControls,
SolarThermal,EnergyEfficiency,Biofuel/Bioenergy,Combustion,Wind,
andHybridsystem.

Humanities&Social Specializations
Sciences
Professor Economics
AssociateProfessor DevelopmentEconomics,InternationalEconomics,Finance,Agricultural
AssistantProfessor Economics,Econometrics,PublicFinanceandPublicPolicy,Behavioural
Economics,MicroandMacroeconomicsTheory,IndustrialEconomics
English
TheEarlyModern,ComparativeLiterature,CulturalStudies,Literary
Theory,LiteratureandOtherArts,TranslationStudies,Literary
Modernisms,TheLong19thCentury,Empire,NationandRegion,Book
History,TheoreticalLinguistics(particularlySemantics)andCognitive
Linguistics.
Philosophy
IndianPhilosophy,Logic,PhilosophyofScience,PoliticalPhilosophy,
Ethics,Aesthetics,CognitiveScience,AnalyticalPhilosophy,Continental
Philosophy,HistoryofPhilosophy.
Psychology
CognitivePsychology,OrganizationalPsychology/Behaviour,Social
Psychology,ClinicalPsychology
Sociology
Agrarianstudies,ScienceTechnology&Society,Quantitativeresearch
methods,Demographyandsociety
Sociologyofeducation,Politicalsociology,Historicalsociology,Family
andkinshipstudies
CellforIndianScienceandTechnologyinSanskrit
Astronomy(Jyotisha),Mathematics(Ganita),Metaphysics
IndustrialDesignCentre Specializations

Professor ProductDesign,MobilityandVehicleDesign
AssociateProfessor Communication Design, Animation, Interaction Design, Mobility and
VehicleDesign
AssistantProfessor ProductDesign,CommunicationDesign,Animation,InteractionDesign,
MobilityandVehicleDesign

Mathematics Specializations
Professor Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic Topology, Combinatorics,
AssociateProfessor DifferentialGeometry,FunctionalAnalysis,HarmonicAnalysis,Number
AssistantProfessor Theory, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Probability
andStatistics.

MechanicalEngineering Specializations
Professor Manufacturing Engineering : Design, Modeling and Optimization of
AssociateProfessor Manufacturing Processes (Casting, Forming, Machining and Welding),
Precision Manufacturing, Nonconventional Manufacturing Processes,
CAD/CAM/CIM and Rapid Prototyping, Automation, Micro and Nano
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research,
Logistics,QualityandMaintenanceSystems.
Thermal & Fluids Engineering : Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power,
NuclearEngineering,HeatTransfer,ThermalEngineering,Refrigeration
andCryogenics.
DesignEngineering:StressAnalysis,Fatigue,Fracture,FEMandBEM,
Kinematics, Dynamics, Control, Instrumentation, Textile Machinery,
Mechatronics,Nanotechnology,MEMS,ConditionMonitoring,Tribology,
Acoustics,VibrationandNoiseControl,SystemDesign.
AssistantProfessor Computationalmechanics,Nuclearreactorthermalhydraulics,Computer
integrated manufacturing, Refrigeration, Air conditioning and
cryogenics,NEMS,MEMSandMechatronics

MetallurgicalEngineering Specializations
&MaterialsScience
Professor MetallurgicalEngineeringandMaterialsScience
AssociateProfessor
AssistantProfessor

Physics Specializations
Professor Theoryofelectronicsstructure&opticalpropertiesofpolymers.
First Principles Electronic Structure Calculations of Novel Magnetic
Systems. Magnetic and magnetotransport properties of metallic thin
films.Magneticpropertiesofintermetallics.ElectronicStructureTheory
of crystalline insulators, polymers and disordered metallic alloys.
Magnetismoflowdimensionalspinsystemsandoxidematerials
AssociateProfessor StatisticalPhysics: NonequilibriumandBiologicalsystems.Statistical
mechanics of granular materials & Polymers. Experimental Nuclear
Physics(Relativisticheavyioncollisions)
AssistantProfessor Cosmology and Astro Particle PhysicsTheory. Nonlinear Optics, Ultra
FastLaserSpectroscopy,Photonics,QuantumOptics(AllExperimental),
Theoretical Quantum Optics. Nano Materials & Nano Structures.
Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics (Many body theory). Nuclear
Physics Theory, Experimental Nuclear & Particle Physics. Quatum
Computing (Experimental). BioPhysics (Diffusion dynamics in
Biosystems (Experimental), Random processes in Complex system
(theory)

ShaileshJ.MehtaSchool Specializations
ofManagement Areas(inboldfacearecurrenthighneedareas)
Professor DecisionSciences&QuantitativeMethods,Economics,Finance&
AssociateProfessor Accounting,InformationSystems,InternationalBusiness,Marketing,
AssistantProfessor OperationsManagement,OrganizationalBehavior&HumanResource
Management,StrategicManagement,TechnologyManagement,Any
other(GeneralManagement).

CentreforEnvironmental Specializations
Science&Engineering
Professor BiotransformationandToxicityEvaluationofComplexOrganic
Pollutants,PhysicochemicalandBiologicalTreatmentProcesses,Air
PollutionControl,TechnologiesandMitigationStrategiesforClimate
Change
AssociateProfessor PhysicochemicalandBiologicalTreatmentProcesses,Environmental
SystemsModelling,Analysisofhydroclimaticextremes,SolidWaste
Management,ClimateChangeandgreenhousegasmitigation
AssistantProfessor AirQualityManagementMeasuresandModelling,Healthand
EconomicRisk,AirPollutionControl,AerosolScienceandEngineering,
SustainableDevelopment(PoliciesandActions),EnvironmentalLaw,
EnvironmentalManagement;CleanerTechnologiesandPreventive
EnvironmentalManagement,MicrobialEcology,Environmental
Microbiology,EcosystemMonitoringstructureandfunction,risk
assessment,modellingresponsetoclimatechange,EnvironmentalImpact
andRiskAssessment

CentreforStudiesin Specializations
ResourcesEngineering
Professor Oceanography,AtmosphericRemoteSensing,WaterResources,Climate
AssociateProfessor Change Modeling, Snow, Glaciers, Ice studies, Natural Hazards and
AssistantProfessor Disaster Management, Forestry and Ecology, Planetary Sciences,
Geocomputation and Scientific Visualization, Computer Vision and
imageanalysisforremotesensingdata,Surveyingandgeodesy,Urban
DevelopmentandTownPlanning,AgriculturalEngineering
Special requirments : The candidate is expected to have a strong
background in the use of remote sensing and geospatial tools in the
 domain areas of his/her expertise, and experience in mathematical
modeling. The candidate should have studies mathematics subjects
during his/her undergraduate (e.g. B.Sc./BE/B.Tech. Etc.) degree
programs.Formoreinformation:head@csre.iitb.ac.in

CentreforTechnology Specializations
AlternativesforRural
Areas
Professor Development Studies with special emphasis on PublicPolicy and
AssociateProfessor Governanceissues,EnvironmentalissuessuchasGlobalWarmingand
AssistantProfessor CleanDevelopmentMechanism,andalsoEconomicsandConservation.
Technology Transfer and Extension and in the Context of Regional
PlanningandDevelopment.DesignandimplementationofDevelopment
Projects.SociologyofScience,HistoryofScience&Technologyinthe
contextofRegionalDevelopmentinIndia.
NaturalResourcesPlanningandUtilization:(i)SoilsandAgriculture
(including Horticulture, Organic Farming), (ii) Energy (including
renewables),(iii)WaterResources(includingMicroWatershed)
Detaileddescriptionmaybeseenonthewebpage(www.ctara.iitb.ac.in)

CentreforUrbanScience Specializations
andEngineering
Professor CUSEislookingforexceptionallygoodcandidateswhosebackground,
AssociateProfessor contributionsandinterestslieattheintersectionofpolicy,planning,
AssistantProfessor infrastructureand/orinformaticsastheypertaintourbancentric
solutions.

IndustrialEngineering& Specializations
OperationsResearch
AssociateProfessor Evolutionarygames,Stochasticgamesandtheirapplications.
AssistantProfessor Methodologies of Data science and Network models in the context of
IndustrialEngineeringandOperationsResearch.
Focusedworkintheapplicationsofquantitativemethodsforanalysisand
design of engineering and service systems such as Communication
networks, Health care, Infrastructure systems, Logistics, Manufacturing
systems,Supplyandvaluechains,Transportationsystemsandothers.
Focused work in contemporary themes of methodologies relevant to
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research like Financial
Engineering, Game theory, Optimization, Pricing and revenue
management, Risk analysis, Simulation, Statistics, Stochastic control,
Stochasticmodels,etc.

Systems&Control Specializations
Engineering
AssociateProfessor AllareasofSystemsandControlEngineering
AssistantProfessor
IDPinEducation Specializations
Technology(IDPET)
Professor ThecurrentfocusareaofresearchoftheIDPETisthedevelopmentof
AssociateProfessor pandomain cognitive abilities. These include engineering design
AssistantProfessor thinking,systemsthinking,computationalthinking,deductivereasoning,
troubleshooting, scientific modeling, feasibility analysis, estimation,
problemposing, data representation & analysis and so on. While the
focusprimarilytargetsundergraduatestudents,thescopealsoincludes
thinkingskillsforschoolstudentsorteachers.

pedagogy and assessment for technology enhanced learning, computer

supported collaborative learning, theoretical underpinnings for
technologyenhancedlearning,educationalpsychology,cognitivescience,
humancomputer interaction, design and development of AI and ICT
based tools, gamebased learning, virtual worlds, learning analytics,
mobilelearning.

Candidateswithastrongrecordinotherareasofeducationaltechnology
andrelatedfieldsarealsoencouragedtoapply.

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Date:UpdatedinMay,2016