Rohit Pillai
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering · University of Edinburgh · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Rohit Pillai is Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh. Rohit Pillai shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and visitors who are excited by multiscale simulation and want to work across molecular dynamics, continuum modelling, and HPC. If you contact me, the most helpful first email includes (i) a short CV, (ii) a paragraph on your interests and relevant technical skills (e.g., MD/CFD/programming), and (iii) a note on funding s
Research interests
My research sits at the interface of molecular simulation, multiscale modelling, and thermal-fluid engineering, including: Molecular dynamics of phase change and interfacial transport, including ML potentials for more accurate/transferable simulations; Boiling/evaporation and vapour bubble nucleation at nanoscale surfaces; wettability/roughness effects; Ice nucleation and design principles for icephobic / de-icing surfaces, including vibration effects; Spectral / mode-resolved mechanisms of heat transfer across solid–liquid interfaces (including meniscus physics); Multiscale coupling (atomistic ↔ continuum) and HPC-enabled simulation workflows (ARCHER2/CIRRUS). Selected public coverage: Self-cleaning surfaces inspired by cicadas (The Conversation); Nanobubbles for ultrasonic cleaning (EurekAlert); Ultra-fast vibration heating / “boiling by shaking” (BBC, press clippings: 1, 2, 3, 4). Further information on my research and publications can be found on my personal website, as well as the mfX group website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rohit Pillai hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Rohit Pillai's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and visitors who are excited by multiscale simulation and want to work across molecular dynamics, continuum modelling, and .
What does Rohit Pillai research?
My research sits at the interface of molecular simulation, multiscale modelling, and thermal-fluid engineering, including: Molecular dynamics of phase change and interfacial transport, including ML potentials for more accurate/transferable simulations; Boiling/evaporation and vapour bubble nucleatio
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