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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Sustainable Materials Professors and Supervisors in Australia
Professors in sustainable materials in australia
516 professors found
Associate Professor
Curtin University
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Recycling Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Circular Economy
Sessional Lecturer
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Cement Chemistry
Curtin University
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Sustainable Materials
Life Cycle Assessment
Sustainable Construction
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Construction Management
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Construction
Life Cycle Assessment
Professor of Composite Materials
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Sustainable Materials
Composites Engineering
Polymer Science
Lecturer
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Construction
Lecturer
Flinders University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Cement Chemistry
Lecturer
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Environmental Sustainability
Construction Management
Sustainable Construction
Recycling Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Has grant
Lecturer
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Building Science
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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
RMIT University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Green Chemistry
Chemical Sensors
Adsorption Science
Associate Professor
Curtin University
Australia
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Geotechnical Engineering
Cement Chemistry
Construction Materials Engineering
Refractory Engineering
Lecturer
Victoria University
Australia
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Construction Materials Engineering
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Construction
Opportunities these professors hire for
Macquarie University
Australia
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in catalysis, batteries, recycling, and advanced materials , with research themes spanning battery materials and energy storage , catalysis and photocatalysis , polymer chemistry , sustainable materials , and chemical recycling/circular technologies . The opportunity is associated with Macquarie University, Australia and the University of St Andrews, United Kingdom . The post highlights an international PhD pathway and notes that domestic and international candidates...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+9 more
2 weeks ago
RMIT University
Australia
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at RMIT University on Electrochemical Recycling of Permanent Magnets for Sustainable Energy Materials . This project sits within an active Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Project and focuses on recovering critical rare-earth elements , supporting circular-economy approaches, and strengthening resilient clean-energy supply chains. The research is highly relevant to Materials Science , Chemistry , Chemical Engineering , and Environmental Science , with opportunities ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+4 more
1 month ago
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