Monash University Malaysia.
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PhD in Physical Metallurgy of Hydrogen-Based Iron Oxide Reduction Monash University in Malaysia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Funded PhD project. Stipend is AUD 41,100 per annum tax free (2027 rate). Duration is 3.5 years full time.
Country
Malaysia
University
Monash University Malaysia.
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Monash University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering is advertising a funded PhD project in physical metallurgy focused on hydrogen-based iron oxide reduction for low-carbon and green ironmaking.
The project is based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne, Australia, and is hosted by the Metallurgy and Corrosion Research Cluster. The research will examine how phase transformations, reduction pathways, and microstructure evolution interact during the conversion of iron oxides to metallic iron. Key variables include temperature, gas atmosphere, starting microstructure, and ore chemistry, with attention to reduction kinetics, porosity, and iron morphology.
The successful PhD candidate will use a combination of high-temperature reduction experiments, advanced materials characterisation, and modelling. Possible techniques include thermogravimetric analysis, in situ X-ray diffraction, SEM, EBSD, image analysis, thermodynamic calculations, and kinetic modelling. The project aims to build a microstructure-informed physical framework for iron oxide reduction rather than relying only on empirical kinetics.
Eligible applicants should have a background in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline. The advert highlights interest in physical metallurgy, thermodynamics, kinetics, and phase transformations, plus independent quantitative research ability and strong communication/problem-solving skills. Experience with phase transformations, SEM/EBSD, XRD, thermal analysis, modelling, or scientific programming is desirable. Applicants who already hold a PhD are not eligible.
This is a 3.5-year full-time funded PhD with a stipend of AUD 41,100 per annum tax free (2027 rate). Applications are accepted all year round, and the start date is listed as 2027, flexible by agreement.
To apply, email Dr Yuxiang Wu with your CV, academic transcripts, and a brief description of your research interests before submitting an Expression of Interest through the FindAPhD listing.
Funding details
Funded PhD project. Stipend is AUD 41,100 per annum tax free (2027 rate). Duration is 3.5 years full time.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline. Strong interest in physical metallurgy, thermodynamics, kinetics and phase transformations is expected, along with the ability to conduct independent, quantitative research and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Previous experience with phase transformations, SEM/EBSD, XRD, thermal analysis, modelling or scientific programming is desirable. Applicants who already hold a PhD degree will not be considered.
How to apply
Email Dr Yuxiang Wu with your CV, academic transcripts, and a brief description of your research interests before submitting an Expression of Interest. Then register your interest for the project through the FindAPhD page.
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