Battery Research Scholarship at UTS: Developing Next-Gen High-Performance Batteries

Supervised by Prof. Guoxiu Wang, this project at UTS’s Centre for Clean Energy Technology (CCET) aims to innovate battery technologies for energy storage, harvesting, and conversion. Focused on zero-emission energy breakthroughs, the research adapts to global low-carbon energy needs, targeting ultrahigh performance batteries for domestic and grid-scale applications. You will collaborate with industry to develop new high-capacity battery materials, non-flammable electrolytes, and high-energy batteries with exceptional operational safety and lifespan. You will engage in energy material synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical measurement, contributing to cutting-edge device design and manufacturing. The project aims to deliver advanced battery technologies that enable stable electricity networks, integrate intermittent renewable sources, and boost energy independence. The outcomes will position Australia as a leader in secure clean energy supply and support the clean energy transition. This research addresses critical challenges in energy storage required for the adoption of renewable energy. By improving safety, capacity, and lifetime of batteries, this work supports national and global efforts toward zero emissions and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Applicants must have a relevant UTS-recognized degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Physics with honors (First Class or Second Class Division 1), or MSc research/coursework with thesis. Candidates must have research experience in electrochemistry, batteries, and materials science, including energy material synthesis and characterization. International applicants must meet Australian student visa and enrollment requirements.

Submit your expression of interest by sending your CV and list of publications to Prof. Guoxiu Wang at ccet@uts.edu.au. Applications are accepted continuously until positions are filled. Check UTS Graduate Research applications for further details.