Bin Luo

Fully funded PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in advanced flow batteries, carbon capture, energy storage, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, and materials science . The project focuses on integrating carbon capture and long-duration energy storage into a single synergetic system. The research aims to develop an innovative asymmetric zinc-CO2/bromine flow battery, using earth-abundant single-atom catalysts and operando techniques to improve efficiency, stability, and system integration. The work sits at the intersection of catalyst design, reaction engineering, electrochemical engineering, and functional materials for heterogeneous catalysis. You will be based in the School of Chemical Engineering and the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at UQ, with access to advanced facilities for material design, device fabrication, and characterisation. The project also mentions collaboration opportunities and device prototyping with local Australian companies. Funding includes a living stipend and tuition coverage. The social post states a competitive stipend of AUD 39,220 per year (indexed), while the UQ project page lists a research project scholarship with a tax-free stipend of AUD 37,500 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually, plus tuition fees covered and single OSHC. Applicants should have a strong background in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Electrochemistry. Helpful experience includes catalyst synthesis, battery testing, electrochemical cells, materials science and engineering, electrochemical engineering, or heterogeneous catalysis. Selection is competitive and considers academic record, publication record, honours and awards, and employment history. The application deadline is 2026-08-23 . Applicants must submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the PhD program and do not need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Mu Xiao at [email protected] .

PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in sustainable manufacturing of composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries . This project sits within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and the School of Chemical Engineering at UQ. The research focuses on developing composite bipolar plates for redox flow batteries , with an emphasis on sustainable, cost-effective materials such as biomass carbon and recycled plastics, alongside new manufacturing methods to improve battery performance and durability. The project is strongly connected to electrochemical energy storage , renewable energy storage , materials engineering , material chemistry , electrochemistry , and nanotechnology . It aims to support local value-added manufacturing in Australia while contributing to net-zero energy solutions and improved grid integration of renewable energy. Funding: This is a fully funded PhD scholarship project under a Fellowship support scheme aligned with an Australian Government grant. The scholarship provides a tax-free living stipend of AUD 37,500 per year (2026 rate, indexed annually) and tuition fees covered . Eligibility: The opportunity is for domestic candidates only . Applications are assessed competitively based on academic record, publication record, honours and awards, and employment history. A background in material engineering is expected, and knowledge of material chemistry, electrochemistry, nanotechnology, or electrochemical energy storage is highly desirable. Application: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the PhD program. You do not need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. In the EOI, indicate that you are applying for an advertised project, choose Fellowship project scholarship , and use scholarship code MANUFACTURING-LUO . Timing: Candidates must commence no later than Research Quarter 3, 2027 . Earlier start dates are possible, and the EOI closing date depends on the intended research quarter.