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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Renewable Energy Systems Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in renewable energy systems in australia
65 professors found
Professor
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Clean Energy
Power Generation
Solar Technology
Australian National University
Australia
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Offshore Engineering
Clean Energy
Power Generation
Solar Technology
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Inverter Technology
Distributed Energy
Model Predictive Control
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Electromagnetic
Inverter Technology
Circuit Design
Power Electronic
Lecturer (Construction Management)
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Interior Design
Building Science
Sustainable Architecture
Air Conditioning
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Internet Of Things
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Network Performance
Associate Professor
University of Technology, Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Distributed Energy
Inverter Technology
Power Electronic
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Energy Engineering
Energy Economics
Clean Energy
Social Equity
Professor of Strategic Management
La Trobe University La Trobe Business School
Australia
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship
Development Economics
Business Economics
Industrial Economics
Social Innovation
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Popular positions
La Trobe University
Australia
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2 weeks ago
La Trobe University is offering a joint PhD scholarship with Sheffield Hallam University for candidates interested in research across biomechanics, neuromechanics, sports science, industrial engineering, operations research, economics/finance, supply chain modelling, and quantitative decision support . The post includes multiple project options, including: - Neuromechanical Adaptations to Load Carriage Exposure (movement analysis, injury prevention, military training, load carriage biomechanics)...
Sports Science
Injury Prevention
Agriculture
+9 more
2 weeks ago
The University of Queensland
Australia
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland in the School of Chemical Engineering for a project on coupling green hydrogen production with biomass waste valorisation . The research sits at the intersection of chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , electrocatalysis , and energy conversion . The project aims to design and develop nanostructured catalysts for paired electrolysis, replacing the oxygen evolution reaction with the oxidation of biomass-derived feedstocks such as gly...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+6 more
2 months ago
University of Melbourne
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
Fully funded research scholarship opportunity at the University of Melbourne in Australia : the RTP Scholarship 2026–27 supports international students pursuing a Master's by Research , MPhil , or PhD . This scholarship is especially relevant for students interested in chemical engineering , materials science , physics , and electrical engineering , with the post highlighting themes such as polymer thin films , advanced battery technologies , clean energy sources and storage , sustainable fuels ...
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+4 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Univ.Prof
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Austria
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Energy Engineering
Biorefinery
Biomass Valorization
Anaerobic Digestion
Professor
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Microgrid Technology
Synchronous Machines
Electrical Engineering
Research and Teaching staff (PDI)
Universidad de Sevilla
Spain
Research Interests
Energy Engineering
Power System
Hydrogen Storage
Designing Next-generation Electric Power Systems For Electrified Aircraft Propulsion
Energy Storage
Opportunities these professors hire for
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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1 week ago
Top university
Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at the University of Sydney for a project on carbon-neutral energy demand forecasting . The role sits across the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and is led by Prof. Gregor Verbic and Prof. Ali Abbas . The project is ARC-funded and developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries . The successful candidate will help build and apply the DEEPSyM-Grid platform for precinct-scal...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
+10 more
1 week ago
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