PhD in Applied Chemistry for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Aviation Fuels Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia

PhD opportunity at Monash University Malaysia in oil palm biomass conversion , ethanol production , and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pathways. The project investigates high solid-loading biomass processing to improve ethanol titre and reduce downstream separation costs, with a strong emphasis on process engineering and scale-up. Research topics may include biomass pretreatment design, enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation, inhibitor management (e.g. furfural, HMF, acetic acid), yeast strain c...

Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Malaysia, focused on clean energy and decarbonisation. Research themes include catalysis, catalyst design and characterization, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), biogas upgrading and reforming, CO2/biogas conversion to fuels and chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a net-zero future. Applicants should hold a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a rela...

PhD position available at Universiti Sains Malaysia (School of Chemical Sciences) in chemical sciences , with a research project on conversion of microalgae into carbon nanotubes . The project focuses on transforming microalgae biomass into high-value carbon nanotubes using advanced chemical and engineering approaches. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in Chemical Engineering , Chemistry , Materials Science , sustainable chemistry, biomass conversion, and carbon nanomaterials. Fundi...

SRM University, AP - Amaravati is advertising a postdoctoral associate position in electro-organic synthesis and biomass valorisation through electrochemical routes . The role is led by Sabyasachi Chakrabortty , Associate Professor and HoD, Chemistry. The post is aimed at candidates who already have strong, demonstrated expertise in the area, especially through peer-reviewed publications where they were first author or corresponding author. This is not an entry-level opportunity for someone look...

PhD Scholarship project at Imperial College London , Department of Chemical Engineering, with Assoc Prof Roberto Rinaldi . This project focuses on the utilisation of vegetable oils and fats to produce sustainable chemicals and biofuels . Research topics include oleochemical valorisation, catalytic transformations, hydrodeoxygenation, hydrotreatment, transesterification, selective bond cleavage of fatty acid chains, and the development of heterogeneous catalysts. The work aims to create renewable...