Global PhD Partnerships KU Leuven-University of Melbourne: A joint experimental/numerical study of hydrogen combustion in reciprocating enginesKU Leuven is an autonomous university founded in 1425, growing within the Catholic tradition. At the University of Melbourne, the Combustion CFD group led by Associate Professor Mohsen Talei focuses on developing predictive tools for cleaner gas turbines and reciprocating engines using high-performance computing (HPC) to simulate combustion phenomena related to alternative fuels like hydrogen and biomethane.Hydrogen is a promising fuel for energy decarbonization, and its use in reciprocating engines is still being explored. Directly-injected (DI) hydrogen presents opportunities to induce charge stratification, which may prevent abnormal combustion events. Understanding hydrogen flames, which behave differently from other fuels, requires a combined approach of experiments and simulations to resolve the chemical and hydrodynamic processes in combustion chambers. The selected students will have the opportunity to work within two complementary research groups across Belgium and Australia, spending time at both institutions.ProfileYou possess scientific curiosity and a keen interest in green technologies such as hydrogen. You can operate independently and collaborate within multidisciplinary research teams.The candidates:Hold a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.Have adequate English communication skills for presenting results in meetings, conferences, and publications.Are flexible and possess good time management skills.Can work autonomously while maintaining good interactions with co/supervisors.Have skills to conduct cutting-edge experiments and detailed computational fluid dynamics simulations.Assist in organizing workshops and events.Report research progress to co/supervisors regularly.Are willing to engage in teaching assignments.Are willing to travel between Belgium and Australia for this unique PhD opportunity.OfferA unique opportunity to work within two research groups at KU Leuven and the University of Melbourne.Join top-ranking universities within multidisciplinary teams.Pursue a joint PhD degree fully supported for 4 years, including travel between Belgium and Australia.Interested?Applicants should express their interest by emailing Asst. Prof. Joshua Lacey (josh.lacey@kuleuven.be) and A/Prof. Mohsen Talei (mohsen.talei@unimelb.edu.au) with the following information in bullet points:NameMaster's degree (specification, University + Country, Year obtained)Master's thesis (Title, Year, Supervisor)A one-paragraph statement explaining your motivation for applying for this joint PhD position.Two academic referencesAttach an academic CV to your email. A decision will be made as soon as suitable candidates are found, so apply early. For more information, contact Asst. Prof. Joshua Lacey at +32 16 32 17 27 or josh.lacey@kuleuven.be, and A/Prof. Mohsen Talei at +61 90354026 or mohsen.talei@unimelb.edu.au.KU Leuven strives for an inclusive and respectful environment, embracing diversity as an asset. We do not accept discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national background, and other factors. For questions about accessibility or support, contact us via email.Job detailsGlobal PhD Partnerships KU Leuven-University of Melbourne: A joint experimental/numerical study of hydrogen combustion in reciprocating engines.Application deadline: 2024-09-27 23:59 (Europe/Brussels, CET)
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