Job Description

Ph.D. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY – OCTOBER 2026

Applications are invited for the Ph.D. programme at Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation.

I am looking for motivated candidates interested in pursuing Ph.D. research under my supervision in:

Biomaterials & Biopolymers

Nanobiotechnology & Nanomedicine

Cancer Nanotechnology & Drug Delivery

Advanced Wound-Healing Biomaterials

Sustainable Biomaterials & Waste Valorisation

Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites and Biomedical Materials

Current research directions include chitosan-based biomaterials, biopolymer nanocarriers, multifunctional drug-delivery systems, hepatocellular carcinoma nanomedicine, haemostatic/antimicrobial materials, advanced wound dressings and sustainable biomaterial development.

Admission details:

Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Entrance Test & Interview: 31 October 2026 (Tentative)

Full-time / Part-time Ph.D.

Research fellowship opportunities available as per university norms.

Candidates from Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Materials Science, Medicine and related disciplines are encouraged to explore the opportunity, subject to eligibility.

Interested candidates can connect with me directly and share their CV + research interests

Motivated candidates with a strong interest in biomaterials and nanobiotechnology are welcome to connect and discuss potential Ph.D. research opportunities.

Shajahan Azeez, Associate professor

Department of Medical Biotechnology,

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital

Ph:7449226622