Dual Degree Programme (DDP)
About Ph.D. Double Degree Programme
IIT Mandi has started a new programme with Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), Finland, aimed at fostering academic and research cooperation between the two institutions. The MoU includes broad areas of collaboration such as faculty exchange, joint research projects, co-publications, and organization of academic events.
“The double degree programme will be at doctoral level and further promote other collaborations between the two partner universities at the highest level.”
This is a great opportunity to establish impactful and sustainable international partnerships.
MoU Documents
Information Brochure
| Information | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting date for filling Online Application | 03-12-2025 |
| Last date for filling Online Application | 15-12-2025(05:00PM) |
Project Details:
| S.No | Project Title | Brief Description | Home Institute Information | Host Institute Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Plasmonic Nano-Platforms for Next-Generation Biosensing | This project focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of plasmonic nanomaterials for highly sensitive biomedical sensing. By exploiting the unique optical and electronic properties of plasmonic nanostructures, we aim to develop platforms capable of detecting biological analytes with high selectivity and low detection limits. The sensing strategies will include spectroscopic (e.g., plasmon-enhanced fluorescence, SERS) and electrochemical methods, thereby enabling multimodal detection of clinically relevant biomolecules. Furthermore, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools will be integrated for advanced signal processing, data analysis, and predictive modeling, enhancing both sensitivity and interpretability of results. The project offers a strong interdisciplinary training opportunity, bridging nanomaterials synthesis, surface functionalization, biosensing technology, and computational data analysis. Students will gain hands-on experience in material design, sensor fabrication, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Students with a background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. | Home Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | Host Institution: Abo Akademi Finland |
| Supervisor: Dr. Amit Jaiswal | Supervisor: Dr. Tan-Phat Huynh | |||
| School/Dept.: Biosciences and Bioengineering | School/Dept.: Faculty of Natural Science and Engineering: Laboratory of Molecular Science and Engineering | |||
| 2 | Redox-Driven Metal(loid) Mobility in Fe–S–Organic Matter in dynamic redox environments | This project will investigate the redox-controlled processes governing metal(loid) mobility in iron–sulfur–organic matter (Fe–S–OM) systems, with particular interest in geothermal and hot spring environments of the northwestern Himalayas. The study aims to understand how redox transitions, mineral transformations, and organic matter interactions influence contaminant behavior across natural and human-impacted systems. Field studies may be complemented by laboratory and modeling approaches to elucidate mechanistic controls on element cycling. The research will advance understanding of Fe–S–OM coupling in dynamic hydrogeochemical environments, contributing to sustainable management of geothermal and sulfidic landscapes. | Home Institution: Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | Host Institution: Abo Akademi Finland |
| Supervisor: Harshad Kulkarni | Supervisor: Hanna Kaasalainen | |||
| School/Dept.: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering | School/Dept.: Science and Engineering / Geology |