IPR offers a rigorous PhD program in Physical Sciences through Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). The program is designed to train scientists in experimental, theoretical, and computational aspects of plasma physics and fusion energy research.
Duration: Minimum 5 years (coursework + thesis research)
Degree Awarded: Ph.D. in Physical Sciences (HBNI)
Mode: Full-time residential program
Foundational courses in plasma physics, nuclear science, mathematics and computing. Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 6.5 to continue.
Students identify a research topic, submit a detailed proposal and present before the thesis advisory committee.
Full-time research under assigned faculty supervisor. Progress is reviewed every six months by the Doctoral Committee.
Student presents research findings to the academic committee before thesis submission for evaluation of completeness.
Final thesis submission to HBNI followed by evaluation by external examiners and an open viva-voce defense.
| Sr. | Research Problem | Area | Supervisor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turbulence and Transport in Tokamak Edge Plasma | Experimental Plasma | Dr. A. K. Sharma | Open |
| 2 | Machine Learning for Plasma Disruption Prediction | Computational | Dr. V. Kumar | Open |
| 3 | Ion Cyclotron Resonance Heating Studies on ADITYA-U | Fusion Engineering | Dr. S. Mukherjee | Open |
| 4 | Atomic Data for Plasma Impurity Diagnosis | Atomic Physics | Dr. R. Manchanda | Open |
| 5 | MHD Stability Analysis in Tokamak Configurations | Theoretical | Dr. P. Chattopadhyay | Open |