Description: This research aims to develop a novel, simple and efficient method to fabricate a 3D carbon-based network with super hydrophobicity, strong absorbability and outstanding recyclability. The key work focuses on the architecture design, fabrication and functionalisation of the selected biomaterials, as well as conformal coating of other hydrophobic materials. The successful candidate will be working with A/Prof. Xiaowen Yuan’s team.
Skills Requirement: A background in materials science and engineering, membrane science or colloid and interface science is required. Experience in the fabrication of carbon aerogels (including biomass-derived carbon aerogels, carbon nanotube and graphene aerogels), superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic materials, carbon/ceramic based networks derived from 3D printed materials as well as their applications in oil-water separation and pollutant collection is desirable.
Department: School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Type: PhD or Masters, Expressions of Interest
Scholarship: The scholarship will be subject to an application for funding from Callaghan Innovation. If successful, a STIPEND of $26K will be payable to the student.
Applicants will need to satisfy the admission criteria for AUT’s PhD program and hold an appropriate visa at the time of application.
If interested and you wish to find out more details, please send your CV and cover letter to:
Andrew Hilton
ahilton@aut.ac.nz