Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - Exploring sodium-ion battery electrode architectures

Who it is for

• Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - exploring sodium-ion battery electrode architectures Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed Supporting a PhD candidate to research sodium-ion battery electrode architectures incorporating novel functional binder formulations in Australia (Deakin University) and Germany (University of
• Bayreuth).
• Key details Project supervisorAssociate Professor Robert Kerr (Deakin)Additional supervisorsProfessor Matteo BianchiniDeakin instituteInstitute for Frontier MaterialsLocationDeakin Burwood Campus (Australia) and University of Bayreuth (Germany) Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:a stipend of $35,550 per
• annum tax exempt (2025 rate)at least 12 months of the total period of the program at University of Bayreuth.For international students, the awardee will also receive:single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visafull tuition fee waiver for up to four yearstravel allowance (approximately $3,000) to support travel
• between universities.
• Research aim This project aims to develop the most advantageous combinations of electrolyte and binder through engineering the electrode structures for compatibility with advanced liquid or solid-state electrolytes.
• Targeted polymer binders will include those based on the non-fluorinated poly(dimethyldiallylammonium) ionomer and naturally occurring polymers such as carrageenan, alginate and carboxymethyl cellulose.
• These can th ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:be either a domestic or international candidate.
• Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenshipmeet the PhD entry requirements of both Deakin University and University of Bayreuth,
• including H1 or H1 equivalence and English language proficiency criteria enrol full time be able to physically locate to both University of Bayreuth (Germany) and Deakin University (Australia).Please refer to the research degree entry requirements page and University of Bayreuth's research entry criteria page for further information.
• Ready to apply?
• Applicants should contact Associate Professor Robert Kerr to discuss the project and provide evidence of academic transcripts before being invited by Deakin University to lodge a formal application.If successful you will then lodge a separate PhD application to University of Bayreuth via the University of Bayreuth application page.
• Email Associate Professor Robert Kerr Research degree entry requirements Set yourself up for success.
• Each type of Deakin research degree has specific entry requirements designed to ensure that graduate researchers are well prepared for the challenges of advanced study.
• Research degree entry requirements Contact us If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the project supervisors.
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