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Technological University Dublin

PhD Project: Thermodynamic Modelling of Chloride Migration into Concrete Technological University Dublin in Ireland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Available

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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Technological University Dublin

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PhD Project: Thermodynamic modelling of chloride migration into concrete at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland.

This PhD project investigates chloride ingress in concrete using thermodynamic and geochemical modelling, with a particular focus on reproducing and predicting results from the NT Build 492 Rapid Chloride Migration (RCM) test using PHREEQC. The research addresses a key durability challenge in reinforced concrete: chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement, a major cause of infrastructure deterioration in marine and de-icing salt environments.

The project aims to develop a robust reactive transport framework that can simulate chloride penetration, chloride binding, cement hydrate interactions, pore solution chemistry, and mineral transformations over time. Experimental chloride concentration profiles from NT Build 492 tests will be compared with model outputs to calibrate and validate the modelling approach. The work is intended to improve mechanistic service-life prediction and durability design for concrete infrastructure.

The research is aligned with civil engineering and concrete materials durability, and it will suit a student interested in computational modelling, cement chemistry, transport phenomena, and infrastructure performance assessment.

Eligibility: applicants should hold a 2.1 Honours degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. The post is self-funded; scholarship support is not available, and the student is expected to pay fees and materials costs.

Application: apply via the online form at https://forms.office.com/e/0hCcrv2Gkp. The deadline is 31 December 2026.

Contact: [email protected]

Funding details

Available

What's required

A 2.1 Honours degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required. The position is self-funded and scholarship support is not available; fees and materials must be paid by the student. The posting does not specify additional language tests, GPA thresholds beyond the 2.1 requirement, or other formal prerequisites.

How to apply

Submit an application through the online form at https://forms.office.com/e/0hCcrv2Gkp. Review the TU Dublin PhD webpage for additional information if needed. Use the contact email [email protected] for enquiries.

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