The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee is delighted to announce that Ms. Shakshi Bhardwaj, a Ph.D. scholar under the supervision of Prof. Pradip Kumar Maji from the Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship for the academic year 2025–2026.
This esteemed fellowship, administered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), supports outstanding Indian doctoral scholars to conduct advanced research at leading U.S. institutions. As part of the fellowship, Ms. Bhardwaj will pursue collaborative research at the University of Colorado Boulder, United States of America, furthering her work in cellulose-based functional materials and sustainable polymers.
On this significant achievement, Prof. K. K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, extended his congratulations and said, “We are proud of Prof. Maji and Ms. Bhardwaj’s accomplishment. Her selection for the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship reflects the global calibre of research being undertaken at IIT Roorkee. I wish them continued success and hope this collaboration will strengthen our international research footprint.”
Prof. V. C. Srivastava, Dean of International Relations, also congratulated them and added, “This is a proud moment for IIT Roorkee and a testimony to our growing international collaborations. We are committed to supporting our scholars in engaging with the global research community through such esteemed platforms.”
IIT Roorkee commends Prof. Pradip Kumar Maji for his exceptional mentorship and Ms. Shakshi Bhardwaj for her dedication and scholarly excellence. The Institute wishes her all the best for a productive research stay in the U.S. and continued success in her academic journey.