HDR Scholarship - Metal Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen Applications

Who it is for

• Rapid Prototyping of metal bipolar plates for hydrogen applications Applications close 30 June 2026 Supporting a PhD candidate to develop a new manufacturing approach for the rapid prototyping and production of metal bipolar plates for fuel cell and electrolyser applications Key details Project supervisor Prof Matthias Weiss Deakin school and
• faculty Institute for Frontier MaterialsFaculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Additional supervisors A/Prof Michael PereiraDr Peng Zhang Location Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers: a stipend of $40,581 per annum tax exempt For international students,
• the awardee will also receive:tuition fees offset for the duration of four yearssingle Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.
• Research aim What you'll doDevelop and implement a new process for forming micro sheet metal components using rapidly manufactured forming tool inserts.Analyse process issues and forming defects by assessing critical forming strains and part shape accuracy with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) methods and surface profilometry.Develop Finite Element
• Analysis (FEA) models of the forming process and of material deformation and failure behaviour.
• Apply these models to identify process limits and to develop solutions for reducing forming and quality issues.Manufacture full-scale metal bipolar plate prototypes and evaluate their performance in fuel cell h ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:meet Deakin's PhD entry requirementsenrol full timehold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research componentbe an international or domestic candidate Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.Additional requirements:We are seeking
• motivated applicants with a background in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, with interest in one or more of the following areas:numerical modelling and simulation,
• including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)forming process design and optimisationadvanced manufacturing and micro-manufacturingexperimental mechanics and materials characterisationhydrogen and electrochemical energy technologiesApplicants who are excited by industry-connected research and collaborative work across engineering disciplines are strongly
• encouraged to apply.
• Ready to apply?
• Please email your CV and cover letter (including your interest in the project) to Prof Matthias Weiss.
• Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience.
• If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.
• Email Prof Matthias Weiss 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.
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