CLEANZ
Centre of Excellence
on
Clean Coal Energy and Net Zero
Vision
To advance clean coal technologies and net-zero strategies, with a focus on the effective use of low-grade/rejected Indian coals, supporting India’s transition to a sustainable and low-carbon energy future through responsible and innovative coal utilization.
Mission
To build national capacity in advanced coal technologies through training, knowledge dissemination, and infrastructure development for green technologies for coal utilization, carbon management, and circular economy
About Us
Centre for Clean Coal Energy And Net Zero An IITH - CIL Initiative
The Centre of Clean Coal Energy & Net Zero (CLEANZ) is a CoE jointly established by IIT Hyderabad and Coal India Limited to develop innovative solutions for sustainable coal utilization and clean energy. India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world, which has the potential to fulfill the country's energy security for several centuries. The development of clean and efficient technologies is crucial for the efficient utilization of this abundant resource. CLEANZ is committed to promote the development of high-impact coal-based technologies by integrating advanced scientific approaches with real-world applications. The center aims to create scalable solutions for clean coal utilization, CO2 management, and circular economy. By combining interdisciplinary expertise with strong industry-academia partnerships, CLEANZ aims to support the transition of coal-based energy systems in line with India’s net-zero goals.
Team
Faculty
Prof. Saptarshi Majumdar
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Raja Banerjee
Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Kishalay Mitra
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma
Chemical Engineering
Prof. Narasimha Mangadoddy
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Debaprasad Shee
Chemical Engineering
Dr. Atul Suresh Deshpande
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Dr. Sayak Banerjee
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Venkata Rao Kotagiri
Chemistry
Dr. Pritha Chatterjee
Civil Engineering
Dr. Deepu J. Babu
Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
Dr. Meenakshi
Civil Engineering
Dr. Ashok Kamaraj
Materials Science and Metallurgical EngineeringResearch
The broad topics pursued in this CoE are:
- Enhanced Coal Bed Methane / Coal Mine Methane Recovery
- Carbon Capture Technologies
- Mineral Beneficiation, REE & Critical Minerals
- Gasification & Syngas Utilization
- Coal Liquefaction & Pyrolysis
- Circular Economy and Waste Management
- AI/ML Applications
- Energy Efficiency and Conservation
- Development of Novel Carbon Materials
Gallery
- All
- 2025
MoU signing
07th March 2025
MoU signing
07th March 2025
MoU signing
07th March 2025
Openings
CLEANZ invites applications from highly motivated individuals for the following research opportunities:
- Post-doctoral positions
Positions for post-doctoral researchers will be announced shortly. Interested candidates are requested to visit our website regularly for new opportunities.
- Ph.D. and M.Tech. Research Assistant (RA) positions
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our diverse team to research in different areas related to CLEANZ. Available positions span over several departments, and we encourage applicants to apply to the department most relevant to their research interests. The following table shows the research area and the corresponding department to which the applicant can apply.
| Topics | Department for application for working in these areas |
|---|---|
| Coal beneficiation and processing | Chemical Engineering / Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering / Climate Change |
| Fuel production using low grade coal | Chemical Engineering / Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering / Climate Change |
| Value-added products from coal and coal by-products | Chemical Engineering / Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering / Civil Engineering |
| Carbon capture utilization and storage through coal | Civil Engineering / Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering / Climate Change / Chemical Engineering |
| Critical mineral recovery | Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering / Chemical Engineering |
Please go through the brochure of the relevant department to determine your eligibility before you apply. You can apply by clicking on the link below:
Click for Ph.D. application portal
Click for M.Tech. RA application portal
Contact Us
Address
IIT Hyderabad
Telangana, 502 284