Monash University Malaysia
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PhD in High Solid-Loading Oil Palm Biomass Conversion for Ethanol Production Monash University Malaysia in Malaysia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Competition-funded PhD project with stipend and tuition waiver for students worldwide.
Country
Malaysia
University
Monash University Malaysia
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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 cultivation/adaptation for inhibitor tolerance, process simulation, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle assessment. The work is positioned at the intersection of Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, and Chemistry.
This is a competition-funded PhD project for students worldwide and includes a stipend and tuition waiver. Applicants should have a first-class honours degree in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry, plus strong English proficiency and an interest in biomass conversion, biofuels, and green technology.
To apply, prepare a one-page cover letter, CV, and English language evidence if available, then email them to Prof. Chong Meng Nan. The listing states that when applying for admission to the preferred degree program, you can select the scholarship type and no separate application is required.
Funding details
Competition-funded PhD project with stipend and tuition waiver for students worldwide.
What's required
Applicants should have a first-class honours degree in Engineering or Science, preferably in Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry. A strong command of written and spoken English is required; if English proficiency must be demonstrated by test, an IELTS Academic overall band score of at least 7.0 with no individual band below 6.5, or an equivalent Monash-accepted test result, is expected. Candidates should show a strong interest in biomass conversion, biofuels, and green technology development, and be able to conduct independent research while working well in a team.
How to apply
Submit a one-page cover letter, CV, and evidence of English proficiency (if available) to Prof. Chong Meng Nan by email. When applying for admission to the preferred degree program, select the scholarship type; no separate application is required.
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