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Computational Mass Spectrometry for Characterization of Protein Therapeutics

Therapeutic proteins exhibit complex structural heterogeneity arising from glycosylation, post-translational modifications, sequence variants, and product-related impurities. This project will develop computational methods for interpretation of high-resolution mass spectrometry data to characterize these critical quality attributes. The research will integrate machine learning, statistical analysis, and computational mass spectrometry to enable robust and scalable analytical workflows for biopharmaceutical development.

Computational Mass Spectrometry for Characterization of Protein Therapeutics

Therapeutic proteins exhibit complex structural heterogeneity arising from glycosylation, post-translational modifications, sequence variants, and product-related impurities. This project will develop computational methods for interpretation of high-resolution mass spectrometry data to characterize these critical quality attributes. The research will integrate machine learning, statistical analysis, and computational mass spectrometry to enable robust and scalable analytical workflows for biopharmaceutical development.

Integrating Metabolomics and Genome-Scale Metabolic Modeling for Optimization of CHO Cell Culture Bioprocesses

Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells are the dominant host for manufacturing monoclonal antibodies and other biotherapeutics. This project will integrate extracellular and intracellular metabolomics with genome-scale metabolic models to characterize cellular metabolism during bioprocessing. The objective is to identify metabolic bottlenecks, optimize media and feeding strategies, and develop predictive models for improving cell growth, productivity, and product quality.

64th Department Convocation – Department Degree Award Function 2026

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, is pleased to announce the 64th Department Degree Award Function 2026, celebrating the academic achievements of students who have successfully completed the requirements for the award of their Ph.D., Dual Degree, M.Tech., B.Tech., and BS degrees.

The Department Degree Award Function (DDAF) will be held on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 9:45 a.m. sharp at LA002, Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Bombay.

Catalyst and reactor development for sustainable light-assisted CO2 Utilization

This project focuses on converting CO₂ into valuable fuels and chemicals using dry reforming of methane. You will work on developing coke-resistant catalysts and explore photothermal approaches to drive the reaction more efficiently. The work will involve catalyst synthesis, advanced characterization, flow reactor experiments, and reactor design/ optimization. 
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Catalyst and Reactor development for Hydrogen production from Methane Pyrolysis

This project explores methane pyrolysis as a route to produce clean hydrogen, with solid carbon as a valuable co-product. You will work on developing advanced catalysts with high activity and resistance to deactivation, along with designing and operating reactors for high-temperature conversion. The project combines catalyst development, reaction kinetics, and reactor engineering, including studies on carbon formation and process optimization. It offers opportunities to work on both experiments and scale-up strategies for continuous, low-carbon hydrogen production.

Catalyst and process development for Plasma-catalytic conversion of Methane to C2 hydrocarbons.

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is often wasted through flaring. This project explores how it can be directly converted into more valuable fuels and chemicals using renewable electricity. You will work with non-thermal plasma and catalysis to enable methane conversion at low temperatures, addressing key challenges like energy efficiency and product selectivity. The project combines catalyst development, reactor design, and process modeling.

Kinetic States of Capillary-Bound Particles Under External Flow: A Numerical Investigation With Lattice Boltzmann Method

We look at dynamics of capillary-bridge-bound solid particles under external flow. The aim is to investigate kinetic states of these particles as bridges break and reform and their effect on rheological properties. The project involves the development of robust and accurate numerical models based on the lattice Boltzmann method, together with their implementation through scientific computing.