Viknesh Andiappan

PhD Opportunity: Resilient Energy Transition Planning for Critical Technology Sectors at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak . The HoPES Research Group is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to work on a timely project at the intersection of energy transition planning , energy systems modelling , mathematical optimisation , critical technologies , and public policy . The research focuses on how governments and industries can make better long-term infrastructure decisions under uncertainty, including energy security, geopolitical uncertainty, critical mineral constraints, supply-chain disruptions, and rising electricity demand from AI data centres, semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, and hydrogen. The PhD will develop next-generation optimisation frameworks for resilient, adaptive, and future-ready energy transition planning. The successful candidate may engage with policy institutes and think-tanks, collaborate with researchers across ASEAN, Australia, and the UK, and contribute to high-impact journal publications and policy-oriented research. Eligibility highlights: candidates with backgrounds in engineering, energy systems, industrial engineering, mathematics, economics, operations research, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. The post is aimed at a PhD candidate and is suitable for applicants interested in solving complex real-world problems with strong policy and industry relevance. Funding: competitive research support may be available, including a stipend and/or tuition fee waiver, subject to funding availability and eligibility. How to apply: send your CV and a brief statement of research interests to Prof Ir Viknesh Andiappan at [email protected].