Kanchan and Harilal Doshi Chair Professor at IIT Gandhinagar

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has announced a call for nominations for the Kanchan and Harilal Doshi Chair Professor position. The chair is dedicated exclusively to advancing research in water purification, sanitation, and potential desalination solutions, particularly relevant to India's vast coastline. The role is open to both internal faculty (regular and visiting) and distinguished external academicians or researchers. The tenure is initially for five years, extendable based on review. The chair professor is expected to lead innovative, cost-effective research, teach, and contribute service to the institute. External candidates will receive ₹50,000 per month as honorarium, while internal candidates will receive ₹25,000 as honorarium and ₹25,000 to their Professional Development Account (PDA), with flexibility to redirect honorarium to PDA. Nominations must be submitted by August 07, 2023, via email to faculty.relations@iitgn.ac.in with the nominee’s consent.