PhD Scholarship in direct conversion of carbon dioxide to fuel range hydrocarbons

Convert CO₂ into sustainable liquid fuels using advanced catalysts and reactor design. Help develop next-generation technologies for carbon-neutral aviation and transport.

This scholarship supports a PhD student to develop advanced catalytic and reactor systems for converting CO₂ into fuel-range hydrocarbons, contributing to sustainable aviation and clean energy technologies.

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$35,886

Applications are now open.

31/01/2026

One (1) scholarship available.

Master of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering related field.

Please contact jampaiah.deshetti@rmit.edu.au

Students will develop novel catalysts, study reaction mechanisms using operando techniques, and design reactors for sustainable aviation fuel production from captured CO₂ and green hydrogen.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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