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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
Grid-Forming Wind Turbines for Power System Stability and Resilience
University of Exeter Dr Shuyue Lin 🎓 Electrical Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies

Explore how grid-forming control can enhance the stability and resilience of power grids through wind turbine systems. Investigate critical control strategies and system interactions to support future renewable-heavy el…

This research supports the global transition to low-carbon electricity by enabling wind turbines to actively maintain grid stability and re…

Grid-Forming Control Wind Energy Power System Stability Renewable Integration
Agentic Reconfigurable Battery Scheduling for Multi-Energy Markets
Sheffield Hallam University Dr Augustine Ikpehai 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Electrical Engineering

Investigate autonomous AI-driven battery systems that optimize multi-energy market participation. Develop novel algorithms integrating AI with advanced battery models to enhance grid flexibility and decarbonization. Cre…

This research enables the development of flexible, intelligent battery systems critical for integrating increasing renewables into energy g…

Agentic AI Reconfigurable Batteries Multi-Energy Markets Smart Energy Systems
Design and Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems for Solar Hydrogen Production
Monash University Malaysia Prof. Chong Meng Nan 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies

Explore the design and simulation of advanced CPVT systems to boost solar hydrogen production efficiency in tropical climates. Investigate thermal energy harvesting and integration strategies to optimize water electroly…

This research will advance green hydrogen production by exploiting both electrical and thermal solar energy, potentially reducing costs and…

14290+ citations · h47
Nanotechnology Photocatalysis Sustainable Technology Critical Resource Managemen
Stochastic analysis and modelling of flow boiling
Loughborough University Dr. Huayong Zhao 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Develop advanced stochastic models for flow boiling incorporating uncertainty quantification. Work with cutting-edge optical diagnostics to link experimental data and predictive modelling. Explore the interface of therm…

This research addresses key challenges in accurately predicting flow boiling, a crucial heat transfer mechanism for energy systems and elec…

333+ citations · h9
Combustion Optical Diagnostics Multi-phase flow
Dynamic Behaviour and Engineering Optimisation of PEM Water Electrolysers under Real-World Conditions with AI Support
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo, Dr Chin Vern Yeoh 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on PEM water electrolysers, combining engineering and AI to improve hydrogen production under real-world operating conditions.

Highly-Active Metal Complexes for Low Temperature Thermocatalytic Ammonia Production
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on developing low-temperature catalytic systems for sustainable ammonia production and clean energy applications.

Solar-Driven Co-Production of Hydrogen and Green Chemicals via Photoelectrochemical Systems
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Yaw Chong Siang 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 04 May 2026

PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on solar-driven hydrogen production and green chemical co-production using advanced photoelectrochemical systems.

Multi-terminal HVDC Control and Operation Strategies for Offshore Wind Farms
Loughborough University Dr Zhengyu Lin, Dr Dong Chen, Dr Francisco Gonzalez-Longatt 🎓 Control Systems 🎓 Data Analysis

This PhD develops control and operational strategies for multi-terminal HVDC (MT-HVDC) networks in offshore wind, addressing vendor interoperability and system scalability using advanced simulations and industrial valid…

Lifecycle Optimisation of Wind Farms using Machine-Learning Models Enhanced with Numerical Modelling
Durham University Dr Majid Bastankhah, Dr Nima Gerami-Seresht 🎓 Aerospace Engineering 🎓 Computational Mathematics

This fully-funded PhD focuses on enhancing wind farm performance and lifespan using machine-learning models integrated with numerical simulations to optimise turbine cluster aerodynamics and operational efficiency.

Numerical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Variable Seabed Conditions
Durham University Prof Charles Augarde, Dr Alexandros Petalas, Prof William Coombs, Prof Colin Smith 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Energy Technologies

This fully-funded PhD focuses on numerical modelling of floating offshore wind moorings, exploring soil-structure interaction in variable seabed conditions. The research uses advanced computational techniques, including…

Resilient Control of Offshore Wind Transmission Systems for a Net-Zero Grid
Durham University Dr Mahmoud Shahbazi, Prof Hongjian Sun 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Electrical Engineering

This fully-funded PhD develops resilient control strategies for offshore wind transmission systems, focusing on grid-forming HVDC controllers for stable voltage and frequency restoration after faults. The project combin…