PhD Opportunities in Energy Engineering in Canada

The Polar Remote Sensing Research Group at McGill University is recruiting at least one MSc student and one PhD student for the Fall 2027 intake. The project focuses on radar remote sensing of Arctic sea ice using multi-frequency synthetic aperture radar (SAR) . Students will investigate Arctic sea-ice conditions through radar-based remote sensing, contributing to polar observation and the interpretation of multi-frequency SAR data. The work is based in Dr. Mallik Mahmud’s lab within the Polar R...

Simon Fraser University in Canada is offering fully funded MSc and PhD positions in remote sensing through the Synthetic Aperture Radar Laboratory in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. The research focuses on synthetic aperture radar, remote sensing, satellite data, programming, and radar-sensor research. Successful students may contribute to publishable research involving radar observations, satellite-data processing, and computational methods. Applicants should have a background in remote sensin...

Two PhD positions are available at the Centre Eau Terre Environnement of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada, on the theme of modelling energy flows and processes for industrial heat recovery . This project addresses the recovery and use of industrial waste heat, a major opportunity to improve industrial energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The work is motivated by the large quantity of rejected heat in Quebec’s industrial sector and by t...

Funded PhD opportunity in fire ecology and forest-savanna mosaic landscapes , with a regional focus on Southeast Asia , at the University of British Columbia . The position is linked to Dr. Naomi Schwartz’s Geospatial Ecology Lab Group in the Department of Geography . This project will suit candidates interested in ecological processes, landscape change, geospatial analysis, and fire-related environmental research. The post states that applicants should have an MSc or be near completion in ecolo...

Funded PhD studentship in Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, focused on rare earth elements in sedimentary deposits , with emphasis on dating and enrichment history . The project is advertised through Dr. Man-Yin Tsang’s group in the Department of Geological Sciences. It is a strong fit for applicants interested in Earth Science , Geology , Geochemistry , Mineralogy , Chemistry , and related analytical research. The post highlights work that likely involves careful la...

Fully funded PhD position in Canada at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) . The project is in the areas of AI , Machine Learning , Hydrogen Fuel Cells , and Energy Management . This is a strong fit for students interested in computational methods for energy systems, intelligent control, sustainable energy technologies, and applied research at the intersection of computer science and engineering. The post explicitly states that the position is fully funded . No deadline, eligibility det...

Nick Eaves, Associate Professor at the University of Windsor, is recruiting a PhD student for the NanoACE group to lead experimental work on microwave plasma synthesis of graphene. The project focuses on converting hydrocarbons into graphene and hydrogen with no direct CO2 emissions, making it a strong fit for students interested in nanomaterials, plasma processing, and sustainable chemical conversion. The position is aligned with research areas including Materials Science, Chemical Engineering,...

Fully funded PhD opportunity in microwave-assisted plasma synthesis of graphene at the University of Windsor in Canada. The position is associated with the NanoACE Research Group in Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering . The research topic sits at the intersection of materials science , chemical engineering , mechanical engineering , and physics , with a focus on plasma-based synthesis and graphene production. Eligibility highlights: a thesis-based Master's degree in Mechanical, Che...

PhD opening at the University of Windsor in the NanoACE Research Group with Dr. Nickolas Eaves , Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering. The project is on microwave-assisted plasma synthesis of graphene , with strong relevance to materials science , mechanical engineering , chemical engineering , and physics . The post highlights experimental work in reacting flows , combustion , plasma systems , and aerosol/gas-phase materials synthesis . Eligibility: a thesis-based Mas...