Description: This project aims to investigate the relationship between the cellulose structure, its properties and processing, leading to tailoring the properties of cellulose-based materials for targeted applications. It is a part of a larger research programme focusing on carbon-based nanomaterials and applications. This research 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, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, or similar discipline is required. Experience in cellulose and carbon-based functional nanomaterials is desirable
Department: School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Type: PhD
Scholarship: The successful student will receive a STIPEND of $25k per annum for 3 years. A fee waiver may also be offered to suitable candidates, subject to conditions. In addition, excellent candidate may receive the scholarship top-up.
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