Lukas Berger

PhD opportunity at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in computational combustion , turbulent reacting flows , hydrogen , ammonia , direct numerical simulations (DNS) , large eddy simulations (LES) , and machine learning for clean energy and sustainable propulsion. The position is in the research group of Lukas Berger , Associate Professor in Clean Energy & Sustainable Propulsion. The project focuses on the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries through carbon-free fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. The successful PhD researcher will investigate the fundamental physics of turbulent reacting flows using state-of-the-art DNS, develop physics-based and machine learning models for LES, and apply these models to practical combustion systems and real burners. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline. Experience with CFD and numerical simulations is important, and programming skills in C++, Fortran, Python, or similar languages are an asset. Strong interest in combustion, scientific computing, and reacting flow modelling is expected. The application deadline is 2026-08-01 . Applications must be submitted through the VUB online application portal via the vacancy link. This is a research-focused PhD opening at VUB in Belgium with no funding details specified in the post.