Ph.D. Student In Aeronautical Engineering

Institution Description
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is a leading institution in Tamil Nadu, recognized for its excellence in engineering education and research. The Aeronautical Engineering programs are NBA accredited, ensuring high academic standards and industry relevance.
The university offers a wide range of aviation and aeronautical programs, including:

• B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering
• B.Sc Aviation
• B.Sc Aeronautical Science
• BBA Aviation Management
• MBA Aviation and Airport Management
• M.Tech Defence Technology
• Ph.D. Aeronautical Engineering
• With well-established laboratories, wind tunnel facilities, and advanced computational resources, KARE provides a strong foundation for students aspiring to build careers in aerospace, aviation, and research.
  
  

Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Ph.D. Scholar position in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering at KARE. The role focuses on advanced research in:

• Subsonic Aerodynamics
• Supersonic Aerodynamics
• Gas Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  

Day-to-day activities include conducting experiments, performing CFD simulations, analyzing results, publishing research papers, and collaborating with faculty and research teams.

Faculty Name: Dr. R. Senthil Kumar

Facilities Available

• Subsonic Wind Tunnel
• Supersonic Wind Tunnel
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) Facility
• Advanced CFD Software (ANSYS Fluent & other tools)
  

Fellowship / Stipend

• 15,000/month (first 6 months)
• 20,000/month (up to 1st year)
• 22,000/month (2nd year)
• 24,000/month (3rd year)
• Total: 7.62 Lakhs (based on performance)
  

Application Timeline

• Start Date: 18 March 2026
• Last Date: 14 May 2026
  

Apply: https://research.kalasalingam.ac.in/

Application Fee: 600

Qualifications
Basic Eligibility:

• M.E./M.Tech or equivalent with minimum 55% marks
  
  

Direct Ph.D. Option:

• B.E./B.Tech (especially Aeronautical/Mechanical) with 75% or CGPA 7.5+ can apply directly
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of aerodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Basic knowledge of CFD tools (ANSYS, MATLAB, etc.)
  

Research Skills:

• Interest in experiments, simulations, and problem-solving
• Ability to learn and work on real-world engineering problems
  

Communication & Teamwork:

• Ability to work with faculty and research teams
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
  
  

A great opportunity for B.E. Aeronautical students and PG graduates to step into advanced research with world-class facilities.

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