AUT004 - Design and fabrication of flexible and wearable energy storage devices (flexible supercapacitors, batteries, etc.) with nano-composite structures

Description: This project is part of a larger research programme which aims to deliver sustainable and novel technologies for energy storage applications.  This research aims to develop light-weight, flexible and high performance energy storage devices.  This research programme, led by A/Prof Xiaowen Yuan, is supported by a MBIE funded grant and involves national and international researchers, as well as industry partners.

Skills Requirement: A background in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or Textiles is required. Candidates with experience in the fabrication of carbon nanomaterials and carbon-based nanocomposites, the development of fibre-shaped electrodes and supercapacitors, flexible batteries and bendable displays are preferred.

Department: School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Type: PhD or Masters, Expressions of Interest

Scholarship: The successful student will receive a STIPEND of $25k per annum for 3 years (for PhD) or 1 year (for Masters). A fee waiver may also be offered to suitable candidates, subject to conditions. In addition, excellent candidates may receive the scholarship top-up.

Applicants will need to satisfy the admission criteria for AUT’s Masters program and hold an appropriate visa at the time of application

Contact

If interested and you wish to find out more details, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Andrew Hilton
ahilton@aut.ac.nz