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PhD on Materials, Manufacturing, and Recycling of Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
University of Oklahoma Dr. Manoj Jangid 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Materials Science

Explore the science of next-generation batteries focusing on materials and recycling techniques. Investigate coatings and stress dynamics to boost battery durability and efficiency in real applications.

This research is critical for developing longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable batteries essential for electric vehicles and renewabl…

1050+ citations · h20
Electrochemistry Materials Engineering Coating Interfaces Li-ion Batteries
PhD in AI-Driven Soft Materials Design for Energy and Circular Economy
University of South Carolina Dr. Shengli (Bruce) Jiang 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science

Explore AI-driven approaches combining molecular simulation and generative deep learning to design next-generation soft materials. Develop sustainable polymers and electrolytes with enhanced stability and scalability ta…

This research supports environmental sustainability through designing advanced soft materials that enable plastic waste upcycling and impro…

785+ citations · h14
machine learning molecular simulations soft materials chemical engineering
PhD in Intelligent Matter and Synthetic Cells at Walther Lab, Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Prof. Andreas Walther 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemistry

Explore two PhD projects developing adaptive synthetic cells and intelligent polymer materials. Join an interdisciplinary team in Mainz to innovate materials that learn and respond like living systems.

This research advances the design of adaptive, intelligent materials with the capability to process information and respond autonomously, w…

24607+ citations · h80
Life-Like Materials and Systems DNA Nanoscience Self-Assembly Soft Matter
Ammonium Removal in Municipal Wastewater Treatment with Ion Exchange
Wageningen University and Research Dr. Paula van den Brink and Dr. Jouke Dykstra 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 26 May 2026

Explore ion exchange for ammonium removal in municipal wastewater treatment. Conduct lab experiments and develop models to reduce chemical use and enhance sustainability. Join a collaborative research program tackling g…

This research directly addresses environmental and societal challenges by improving wastewater treatment and enabling circular water system…

Environmental biotechnology wastewater treatment membranes resource recovery
Interfacial Processes in Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Advanced Characterization
Delft University of Technology Dr. Swapna Ganapathy 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemistry Deadline: 17 May 2026

Explore how interfacial layers in lithium-ion batteries affect their performance and stability. Use cutting-edge techniques like FIB-SEM alongside electrochemical testing to innovate safer, cost-effective battery techno…

This research addresses key challenges in lithium-ion battery technology by optimizing protective coatings and formation protocols, which c…

Energy Storage Li-ion batteries Li-air batteries
Nanoelectronics and Nanofluidics Combined with Graphene Edge Sensors for Single Molecule Detection
Leiden University Grégory Schneider 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Physics Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Explore how graphene edge sensors combined with nanofluidics can revolutionize single molecule detection and DNA sequencing. Join a collaborative team to develop scalable devices with unprecedented sensitivity that may …

The project targets critical limitations in current DNA and protein sequencing technologies by enabling direct electrical detection of sing…

Chemistry Bionanotechnology Nanoscience Graphene
PhD Position: Advanced Peptide Formulations and Functional Systems
Radboud University Dr. M.F.J. Mabesoone 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemistry Deadline: 31 May 2026

Explore advanced peptide formulation at Radboud University using automation and data science. Join pioneering efforts to design functional peptide systems for biomedical and material science applications.

This research will advance the understanding and application of peptide-based systems with potential to revolutionize therapeutic delivery …

Supramolecular polymers peptide materials Microbial natural products
Electrolyte Engineering for Next-Generation Batteries Using NMR and Electrochemical Techniques
Technical University of Denmark Assistant Professor Leo W. Gordon 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemistry Deadline: 12 Jun 2026

Explore the ion transport and failure modes in battery electrolytes using advanced NMR and electrochemical techniques. Develop next-generation batteries with improved safety and performance in cold and extreme environme…

This research addresses critical challenges in battery performance and safety, enabling the design of electrolytes that allow faster chargi…

Solid-state NMR PFG-NMR Organic Battery Electrodes Electrolytes
Interfacial Processes in Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Advanced Characterization
Delft University of Technology Dr. Swapna Ganapathy 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Materials Science Deadline: 17 May 2026

Explore interfacial chemistry in lithium-ion batteries focusing on SEI and CEI formation using advanced characterization. Develop insights into optimizing formation protocols with ALD coatings and environmentally friend…

This research addresses critical challenges in lithium-ion battery technology by investigating and optimizing interphase formation, which c…

Energy Storage Li-ion batteries Li-air batteries
Doctoral Research on Energy Processes and Power-to-X Systems at NTUA
National Technical University of Athens Prof. Stergios Vakalis 🎓 Chemical Engineering

Investigate advanced Power-to-X systems combining renewable energy with thermochemical reactions to create sustainable energy solutions. Conduct experiments and modeling in a top chemical engineering lab at NTUA.

This research is pivotal for creating sustainable energy pathways by integrating renewable energy with chemical conversion processes, enabl…

1416+ citations · h19
Gasification Waste-to-energy Thermodynamic modelling
PhD Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage for Clean Energy
University of Sydney Prof. Francois Aguey-Zinsou 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering

Explore the development of novel hydrogen storage materials for clean energy applications. Join a world-class team at the University of Sydney to advance technologies critical for sustainable energy and decarbonization.

The research addresses the urgent global need for efficient hydrogen storage to enable widespread renewable energy deployment and combat cl…

9382+ citations · h52
Hydrogen technologies Storage Fuel cells Electrolyzers
AI-Powered Life Cycle Assessment for Emerging Clean Technologies
University College London Dr. Andrea Paulillo 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science

Explore how AI can revolutionize Life Cycle Assessment by automating data integration and modeling for emerging clean technologies. Work on real-world case studies to enhance sustainability feedback speed and reliabilit…

This research accelerates environmental assessment processes crucial for the development of sustainable clean technologies, enabling timely…

912+ citations · h17
Life Cycle Assessment Planetary Boundaries energy systems waste management