RMIT University 2023 PhD Scholarship: Production of Hydrogen by Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonia

The aim of this PhD project is to develop a compact, additively manufactured catalytic reactor capable of decomposing ammonia, removing the nitrogen by-product and extracting clean hydrogen.

• Table of Content
• About RMIT University
• PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About RMIT University

RMIT University (officially Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, informally RMIT) is an Australian public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1887 as the Working Men's College of Melbourne by Francis Ormond, it initially opened as a private night school offering instruction in art, science and technology in response to the industrial revolution in Australia. It was made a public university by act of the Parliament of Victoria in 1992 after merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology. A dual sector institute, its enrolment of 320 trades students in 1887 ... continue reading

PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship

The scholarship provides a stipend of approximately $30,000 per annum for three years with a possible extension of six months. 

Requirements for PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Highly motivated and research driven 
• Masters or Honours degrees in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
• Strong mechanical design, modelling, and simulation skills 
• Very good written communication skills and high level of proficiency in english
• Understanding of additive manufacturing
• Background/interest in chemical engineering favourable 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
• Meet research scholarship eligibility criteria.

Documents Required for Application

Expressions of interest should contain the following information:

• A one-page summary justifying the applicant’s suitability for the role
• An academic CV
• Transcript of qualifying degree.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please send expressions of interest and inquiries to Distinguished Prof. Milan Brandt ([email protected]) and Dr. Maciej Mazur ([email protected]). 

For more details, visit RMIT University website.