The Master’s, PhD, and Post-doctorate programs at Hydro-Himalaya Project (HHP) attract individuals who share a deep aspiration to continue their career as Hydropower Professionals in Himalayan Region.
Academic Details
Masters Degree
The Program is distributed over the period of two years in which the students engage in finding solutions to research questions under the guidance of designated supervisors. The Masters degree is offered by KU upon successful completion of Masters by Research.
PhD
The program is distributed over three years period in which the students engage in finding solutions to PhD research questions. KU provides the PhD degree upon the completion of the study program.
Double Degree
The study program will award PhD degrees from both KU and the partner university jointly after fulfilling the requirements at both universities. The Double Degree PhD is also three years long.
Post-Doc
The Postdoc position has been planned with an aim to train the faculty members and researchers for strengthening research competence at KU.
ALL THE MASTERS AND PhD RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN FULFILLED/COMPLETED
Program Details 2021-2026
| Thematic Area | Specific Area | Research Domain | Degrees | Total |
| Effective Production of Hydroelectricity | Design of sediment resistant turbines | Basic research, Design, Production, Operation and Maintenance | Post Doc PhD Masters DoubleDegree PhD | 1 3 10 2 |
| Effective Transmission of Hydroelectricity | Electrical Control, and Effective Transmission | Quality and reliability of power, Surveillance, VFD Control and grid stability | PhD Double- Degree PhD Masters | 1 2 6 |
| Effective End-use of Hydroelectricity | Green Hydrogen | H2H: Feasibility, Design cases, develop research facilities, prototype, safety, process control | Post Doc PhD Double- Degree PhD Masters | 1 1 1 4 |
| Total | 32 |
