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Internships and Thesis opportunities

Prospective undergraduate (B.E., B.Tech, BSc) and postgraduate (M.E., M.Tech, MSc) students have the exciting opportunity to partake in internships and research projects, including final year projects and theses, at the PEARL Group. You can engage in cutting-edge research and development endeavors aimed at addressing pressing issues in the field of manufacturing. If your academic background is in areas such as Mechanical/Material Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, CAD/CAM Engineering or related fields, you may find a suitable fit from our research activities. We recommend exploring the research interests of our doctoral and postdoctoral researchers and reaching out to them via email (please check Research Group tab). Alternatively, if you are open to contributing to any ongoing project, please contact us at pearlgroup.iitpkd@gmail.com.

Please make sure your email includes the following essential components or attachments:

• Your curriculum vitae (CV).

• Academic transcripts or grade cards for your ongoing and completed degrees, if applicable.

• The intended dates and duration for your internship or final year project

At Pearl Group, we are always on the lookout for individuals driven by a thirst for knowledge and a deep passion for research. The selection of PhD students is conducted as part of the admission process at IIT Palakkad, typically occurring twice a year for the August and January semesters. For a comprehensive understanding of the application procedure, please refer to the detailed description provided here. If you are an aspiring candidate, feel free to reach out to the Group Head at afzaal@iitpkd.ac.in. Presently, our lab is actively involved in research related to various post-processing techniques for metal additive manufacturing components, ultra-precision machining, and non-conventional machining methods, including EDM, wire EDM, and micro EDM. For more information, visit my webpage for reference.

Quality Improvement Program (QIP) candidates can also approach Group Head for the PhD position. For details regarding the QIP Scheme please click here.

PEARL Group welcomes highly motivated individuals with a strong research background and an outstanding track record. Our current research focus is on various post-processing techniques for metal additive manufacturing components, ultra-precision machining, and non-conventional machining, including EDM, wire EDM, and micro EDM. If you believe your profile aligns well with our research group, please send an email with your curriculum vitae to the Group Head (afzaal@iitpkd.ac.in). In this email, briefly outline the type of research you wish to pursue and your motivation for joining our group. 

Here are some common funding opportunities available for postdoctoral researchers: 

• DST Women Scientists Program 

• SERB-National Post Doctoral Fellowship 

• DBT-Research Associateship Program 

• IIT Palakkad Institute Post Doctoral Fellowships

Feel free to explore these options for your postdoctoral research endeavors.

The PEARL Group enthusiastically embraces applied research, and a significant portion of our ongoing projects have a translational focus. With a forward-looking approach, our team places strong emphasis on fostering collaboration between academia and industry to tackle challenges encountered by various manufacturing sectors, including but not limited to aerospace, automotive, and biomedical. 

IIT Palakkad provides well-structured mechanisms to facilitate industrial partnerships and philanthropic support. For consultancy, minor R&D projects and CSR funding / philanthropy you can contact Center for Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research (IC & SR) at IIT Palakkad (icsr@iitpkd.ac.in / ilo@iitpkd.ac.in).

We are eager to engage in discussions about pressing concerns and look forward to the potential for collaboration.

• The application process for the January 2024 intake PhD program is now open. A vacancy exists for a prospective PhD candidate to join the PEARL Group. (Apply here)