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Mahdi Abkar

11 months ago

PhD Position in Thermofluid Modelling of Direct Air Capture Systems at Aarhus University Aarhus University in Denmark

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PhD

Field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Funding

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned, but the position is a standard funded PhD fellowship at Aarhus University.

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Expired

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Denmark

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Aarhus University

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Parallel Computing
Turbulence
Two-phase Flow
Multiphysics Simulation
Thermophysics
Direct Air Capture

About this position

Aarhus University’s Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering is offering a PhD position focused on thermofluid modelling of direct air capture (DAC) systems. The project aims to address the challenges of traditional DAC technologies by utilizing existing industrial cooling towers as air contactors and employing electrochemical methods for efficient CO₂ release and absorbent regeneration. The research seeks to develop scalable, cost-effective DAC technology that can be integrated into current industrial infrastructure, with the potential to capture gigatons of CO₂ annually.

The successful candidate will work on pilot-scale demonstrations, performance optimization, and techno-economic analysis to support commercialization. Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat & mass transfer.

Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or COMSOL Multiphysics, and programming related to CFD is required. Additional experience in turbulence modelling, multiphase flow, or parallel computing is advantageous. The position offers a collaborative research environment and the opportunity to develop advanced modelling and simulation skills.

The PhD is fully funded according to Danish collective agreements. The application deadline is 21 November 2025, and the preferred start date is 1 February 2026. For more information, contact the supervisors Mahdi Abkar or Navid Zehtabiyan-Rezaie.

Applications must be submitted online with all required documents before the deadline.

Funding details

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. No specific stipend amount or tuition coverage is mentioned, but the position is a standard funded PhD fellowship at Aarhus University.

What's required

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat & mass transfer. Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), preferably using tools such as OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, or COMSOL Multiphysics, and some programming experience related to CFD model setup or automation is required. Prior exposure to turbulence modelling, multiphase flow, or parallel computing is advantageous but not mandatory. Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written, and the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams are essential.

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Head of Section Fluids & Energy | Associate Professor

University Name
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Denmark

Research Interests

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

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Denmark

Research Interests

Fluid Mechanics

Aerodynamics

Wind Engineering

Two-phase Flow

Large Eddy Simulation