PhD Scholarship in Understanding the fate of siloxanes during thermal treatment of organic feedstocks

PhD Scholarship in Understanding the fate of siloxanes during thermal treatment of organic feedstocks

Explore the fate of siloxanes in thermal waste treatment! Join a funded PhD project tackling siloxane-based emissions and sustainability in organic feedstock processing.

This PhD scholarship is ideal for graduates in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemistry, or related fields with an interest in sustainable waste management and thermal processing. The project will investigate the behaviour, transformation, and fate of siloxanes during thermal treatment of organic feedstocks such as biosolids. By combining laboratory-scale experiments, analytical chemistry, and process modelling, the research aims to understand siloxane decomposition pathways and their impact on energy recovery systems and emissions. The successful candidate will contribute to developing cleaner waste-to-energy technologies and informed regulatory approaches for managing siloxane-containing organic wastes.

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$35,886

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31/12/2025

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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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