Indoor Air Quality Science & Filtration Materials Lead (IAQ R&D)

Company Description

AQURA Enviro Projects Pvt Ltd is a NABET Accredited A Category Consultant approved by the Quality Council of India (QCI) NABET, specializing in environmental studies and solutions for sustainable development. With expertise in design engineering for renewable energy, water treatment systems, and solid waste management projects, the company provides comprehensive solutions and turnkey execution. AQURA offers a wide range of services, including environmental management consultancy, environmental impact assessments (EIA), risk and hazard studies, and solar power solutions. Headquartered in India, the company emphasizes sustainability and eco-friendly innovation to meet diverse project needs.

We are seeking an Indoor Air Science & Filtration Materials Lead to drive core research and

development for next-generation Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) systems. This role integrates aerosol

physics, particulate filtration, and indoor air chemistry to develop high-efficiency, low-energy, and

chemically safe air purification technologies tailored for real-world indoor environments.

This position will be the scientific backbone of our IAQ R&D program, working at the intersection of

airflows, particles, gases, and materials.

Key Responsibilities -

Aerosol & Particulate Science

• Analyze indoor aerosol behaviour (PM, PM., ultrafine particles)
• Study particle size distribution, deposition, resuspension, and filter loading
• Optimize filtration efficiency vs pressure drop and energy consumption
• Support airflow design and CADR (Clean Air Delivery Rate) optimization in collaboration with

mechanical engineers

Chemical Pollutants & Materials -

• Characterize indoor gaseous pollutants (VOCs, SVOCs, aldehydes, odours)
• Design and test activated carbon blends, impregnated adsorbents, and hybrid media
• Evaluate catalytic and photocatalytic materials with focus on by-product safety
• Study secondary pollutant formation and long-term exposure risks
• Improve filter lifetime, regeneration potential, and sustainability

Research, Testing & Innovation -

• Design laboratory experiments and testing protocols
• Interpret performance data and translate findings into product requirements
• Identify patentable materials, media configurations, and system concepts
• Support validation against international IAQ benchmarks and health guidelines
• Prepare technical documentation, research reports, and IP disclosures

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science
• Environmental Engineering, or Chemistry with minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong foundation in aerosol science, filtration theory, and gas-phase chemistry
• Hands-on experience with laboratory research and material testing
• Exposure to indoor air quality or air-pollution control technologies preferred

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work across physics and chemistry domains
• Familiarity with adsorption, catalysis, and porous materials
• Experience with CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), filtration modelling, or experimental rigs

(preferred)

Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Research-oriented mindset with product translation capability

Benefits:

• Salary as per Industrial Standards
• High autonomy and direct influence on product architecture
• Opportunity to define India-relevant IAQ innovation
• Strong potential for patents, publications, and deep-tech impact
• Collaboration with electronics, mechanical, and health experts

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Job Type: Full time

Time: 10.00 AM to 6.30 PM

Working Days: 5 days a week

Please drop your resumes on: aqura@aquraprojects.com