Wei Wang
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PhD Opportunities in Recyclable Polymer Composites and Battery Fire Safety at RMIT University RMIT University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Competitive RMIT HDR stipend plus tuition fee support, subject to eligibility and selection.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
RMIT University
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About this position
RMIT University is recruiting two PhD candidates to join the RMIT Fire Group / IFFE team in Melbourne, Australia. The projects sit at the intersection of materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/fire engineering, and energy-storage research.
Project 1: Solvolysis-Based Recycling and Circular Processing of Composite Materials focuses on developing advanced solvolysis processes for recycling thermoset fibre-reinforced composites from the renewable energy sector, including wind and tidal turbine components. The work includes resin degradation, recovery of high-quality carbon and glass fibres, process scale-up, material re-use, and circular-economy applications.
Project 2: Battery Fire Safety and Nonflammable Electrolytes focuses on designing and characterising nonflammable and fire-safe liquid electrolytes, gel electrolytes, and solid-state electrolyte systems for safer lithium-ion and next-generation batteries. Research topics include electrolyte stability, SEI/CEI formation, thermal runaway, gas release, and cell- and pack-level fire testing.
The team welcomes applicants with backgrounds in materials science, polymer engineering, composite materials, chemical engineering, mechanical/civil/fire engineering, electrochemistry, battery materials, electrolyte design, thermal analysis, or related disciplines. The opportunity is based at RMIT University, City Campus, Melbourne, Australia.
Funding includes a competitive RMIT HDR stipend plus tuition fee support, subject to eligibility and selection. Interested applicants should contact Dr Thomas Loh or Dr Wei Wang with a CV including publication list, academic transcripts, a brief cover letter describing research interests and preferred project, and evidence of English proficiency if available.
This is a strong fit for students interested in sustainable materials, polymer/composite recycling, battery safety, electrolyte engineering, and fire-safe energy technologies for a net-zero future.
Funding details
Competitive RMIT HDR stipend plus tuition fee support, subject to eligibility and selection.
What's required
Applicants should have backgrounds in materials science, polymer engineering, composite materials, chemical engineering, mechanical/civil/fire engineering, electrochemistry, battery materials, electrolyte design, thermal analysis, or related disciplines. Interested applicants are asked to provide a CV with publication list, academic transcripts, a brief cover letter stating research interests and preferred project, and evidence of English proficiency if available.
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Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Interior Design
Circular Economy
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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