National Industry PhD scholarship in developing catalysts for sustainable hydrogen production

National Industry PhD scholarship focused on developing advanced non-noble metal catalysts for efficient, sustainable hydrogen production from ammonia.

This scholarship supports a PhD student to develop cost-effective, non-noble metal catalysts for sustainable hydrogen production from ammonia, in collaboration with industry.

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$52,854 per annum (including top-up)

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20/12/2025

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Applicants must meet RMIT University's entry requirements for PhD admission.
A first-class Honours degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
Strong background in catalysis, materials synthesis, or reaction engineering is desirable.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Jampaiah (Sampath) Deshetti at jampaiah.deshetti@rmit.edu.au

Develop non-noble metal catalysts for hydrogen production via ammonia cracking, with industry collaboration. Background in catalysis or materials science preferred.

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