PhD Scholarship in Innovative Resource Recovery from Plastics and Electronic wastes

PhD Scholarship in Innovative Resource Recovery from Plastics and Electronic wastes

Develop innovative processes to recover various resource from complex plastic waste streams! Join a funded PhD project tackling plastic waste upcycling into value add-in products

This PhD scholarship is suited for motivated graduates in chemical engineering, materials science, or environmental engineering with an interest in sustainable technologies and circular economy. The project focuses on innovative resource recovery from plastic and electronic wastes, aiming to extract critical metals, produce carbon nanomaterials, and recover energy using advanced thermal and chemical treatment processes. Through a combination of experimental work, process optimisation, and material analysis, the candidate will develop and assess pathways for transforming complex waste streams into valuable resources. The research will contribute to reducing environmental impact and enhancing the value recovery potential of e-waste and plastic materials.

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$35,886

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31/12/2025

2 (two)

Having first class honours in chemical engineering (Bachelors or Masters), Australian resident or international applicant (subject to meeting RMIT University English language requirements)

Interested candidate should contact Prof Kalpit Shah (kalpit.shah@rmit.edu.au) or Dr Ganesh Veluswamy (ganesh.veluswamy@rmit.edu.au) and provide a CV that includes any publications and the contact details of 2 referees, and evidence of English proficiency if you are international student.

RMIT School of Engineering Scholarship is available for an aspiring chemical engineering graduate (BTech/Masters) to conduct research in fate of contaminants in organic feedstock project. The project will provide numerous development opportunities including:

  1. Access to lab-scale and pilot scale experimental rigs
  2. Developing numerical models and process modelling skills
  3. Working closely with industry partners through internship program
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