The Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme for candidates seeking to pursue advanced research in Petroleum Engineering and allied areas. The programme provides an opportunity to undertake original research under faculty supervision and contribute to the advancement of engineering knowledge, scientific understanding and technological innovation.

The doctoral programme emphasizes research methodology, critical analysis, experimental and computational investigation, scholarly communication and the development of innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Research activities are supported by the Department's expertise in petroleum engineering.

 

 

The institute provides the following PhD admission categories, subject to the applicable admission rules and programme requirements:

PhD (Regular)
PhD (Externally Funded)
PhD (Part-Time)

 

 

1. Reservoir Engineering
2. Drilling Engineering
3. Production Engineering
4. Deepwater and Offshore Engineering
5. Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation
6. Unconventional Hydrocarbon Energy Resources
7. Energy Transition and Sustainable Energy Systems
8. Digital Technologies in Petroleum Engineering
9. Health, Safety and Environment
10. Energy Economics and Asset Management

 

PhD scholars undertake research under the guidance of a research supervisor; see their individual profiles for details. The doctoral process generally involves coursework, a comprehensive assessment, development of a research proposal, progress reviews, scholarly dissemination and preparation and submission of a doctoral thesis.

 

 

Admission to the PhD programme is governed by the eligibility criteria and selection procedures prescribed by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for the relevant admission session (go to the home page for details).  Candidates should consult the latest official admission notification for detailed information.

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