PhD in Electrochemical Engineering of Local pH Environments for Chemical-Free Cleaning and Separations Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands

PhD opportunity at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in electrically driven separation processes, local pH-gradient analysis, electrochemical interfaces, and membrane science. This PhD project is part of a collaborative initiative coordinated by the Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT) and aims to replace conventional chemical processing aids by using electric fields to generate local pH gradients and electrostatic molecular interactions. The research focuses on understand...

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the ERC Starting Grant project EcoIron , led by Prof. Yali Tang . The project is focused on operando diagnostics of iron electrodeposition for green steel and iron-based energy storage . The position is especially relevant for students interested in materials science , chemistry , physics , and chemical engineering , with a strong experimental and characterization component. The post mentions support from Jongmin Lee as co-promotor,...

Wetsus is advertising PhD project 2026.19, “Beyond the boundaries of phosphate desorption: Uncovering the surface chemistry behind phosphate-iron (hydr)oxide sorption.” The project is centered on surface chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , and environmental science , with a strong focus on phosphate removal and regeneration in wastewater treatment. The research investigates how phosphate is adsorbed and desorbed on iron (hydr)oxide-based adsorbents, why regenerant solutions ar...

PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) in Hydrogen Carrier Cracking/Reforming , hosted by the School of Materials Science and Engineering under Prof Zhichuan Jason Xu . This funded PhD project focuses on developing low-temperature, high-efficiency, and stable electrochemical cracking/reforming methods to release hydrogen from carriers such as ammonia, alcohols, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) . The work sits at the intersection of chemical engineering , mate...

Uppsala University is advertising a PhD position in bio-based battery electrolytes , with a research focus on Li-ion batteries and Na-ion batteries . The position is based in the Department of Chemistry and linked to the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre . The project is described as having industrial connections , suggesting an applied research environment with relevance to energy storage and sustainable materials development. This is a strong opportunity for candidates interested in electrochem...