Postdoctoral Researcher
Actively self-healing Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Designing self-healiing Superhydrophobic Surfaces

This project investigates the design and fabrication of actively self-healing superhydrophobic surfaces for marine drag reduction and explores how droplets move, slide, and rotate on engineered non-wetting surfaces. The fundamental insights will be translated towards applications in drag reduction and fluid–surface interaction control.

• Lead independent experimental research on switchable superhydrophobic surfaces
• Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed papers in leading journals
• Contribute to lab development and experimental infrastructure at IISc
• Mentor M.Tech and PhD students
• Collaborate with national and international research groups
• Participate in writing future grant proposals

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Strong research record demonstrated through publications
• Ability to conduct independent, hypothesis-driven experimental research
• Experience in surface engineering, fluid mechanics, or experimental methods
• Good scientific writing and communication skills

Dr. Abhijit Kushwaha

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
Research interests: Experimental fluid mechanics, Wetting and adhesion, superhydrophobic surfaces, droplet dynamics, high-speed flow diagnostics, interferometry

📧 abhijitkk@iisc.ac.in

Complete the application form (linked below). Your application should include:

• Full name and contact details
• Current position/affiliation
• Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
• Up to 2 of your best papers (PDF or DOI)
• Research statement (~800 words) — explain your suitability and interest in this position, and how your skills match the advertised research

Questions? Write to abhijitkk@iisc.ac.in