QUT PhD position: Efficient Magnetocaloric Materials for Hydrogen Liquefaction
Queensland University of Technology
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This research project explores the development of advanced magnetocaloric materials to revolutionise hydrogen liquefaction. By harnessing magnetic refrigeration principles, the goal is to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact during hydrogen liquefaction processes.
The work combines materials science, thermodynamics and clean energy engineering, contributing to global efforts toward sustainable energy infrastructure.
Students involved will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and innovative academic setting.
About the scholarship and project
A fully funded PhD position (AUD $37K) is available in the School of Chemistry and Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia.
The project focuses on the development of magnetocaloric materials for hydrogen liquefaction.
This cutting-edge research aims to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen liquefaction processes, a crucial step in the future of clean energy.
This opportunity is open to domestic and international students, offering a unique chance to engage in cutting-edge research in a dynamic environment.
Eligibility
A masters or honours degree in materials engineering, physics or a related field.
A strong IELTS score.
Excellent academic performance and/or substantial research experience, preferably in magnetism and low-temperature physics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of material science and physics.
Application closing date
15 September 2025
More information
Please email Dr Mahboobeh Shahbazi at [email protected]
About Queensland University of Technology
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a real-world focus. We are one of the nation’s fastest growing research universities and our courses are in high demand. Our graduates include eight Rhodes Scholars, five of these awarded in the past six years.
We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they'll need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world. We are transforming the student experience we offer our 50,000 students and we place a premium on the international and national accreditation of our various professional degrees.
Our internationally award-winning Science and Engineering Centre is home to The Cube, acknowledged as one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces. We established the world's first Creative Industries Faculty, and we invest heavily in collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research environments.
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