The project aims at developing innovative, energy-efficient methodologies—currently lacking in optimized pipeline management—for the electrohydrodynamic remediation and prevention of wax blockages in crude oil transport. Building on fundamental research demonstrating that electric fields can break down wax networks into low-viscosity fluids to restore flowability, the candidate will investigate the precise mechanisms governing electric field interactions with paraffinic microstructures. On the application and engineering spectrum, the work will extend to the multi-objective design of field-generating devices, characterization of field-wax interaction kinetics, and evaluation of localized, rechargeable power architectures to enhance operational sustainability. The project will combine theoretical analysis, computational modeling, and prototype device design aimed at minimizing energy costs and operational disruptions in crude oil logistics. Though primary focus will be on device design and numerical/analytical modelling, the candidate will have an opportunity to study the phenomena from a fundamental perspective and apply the learnings to other applications in healthcare and smart materials.