Deakin-Coventry Cotutelle - Smart battery sensing systems

This is a doctoral cotutelle project between Deakin University (Australia) and Coventry University (United Kingdom).

The successful PhD Student will be awarded a scholarship from Coventry University with the supervision team being drawn from Deakin University and Coventry University. The PhD Student will graduate with two testamur, one from Deakin University and one from Coventry University, each of which recognises that the program was carried out as part of a jointly supervised doctoral program. The program is for a duration of 3.5 years and scheduled to commence in January 2024.

The PhD Student is anticipated to spend up to 12 months of the total period of the program at Deakin University, with the remainder of the program based at Coventry University.

The project is on battery management systems.

This Smart Battery Management Systems project includes scope of research in the entire battery lifecycle except the manufacturing of batteries, with a particular focus on battery operations, recycle of spent batteries, battery lifecycle assessments, software and hardware control development for battery cells, and utilization of batteries for grid stability enhancement. Outstanding engineering graduates in electrical, chemical, and mechanical disciplines who are enthusiastic about battery research are welcome to apply.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 25 October 2023

Please be aware that screening for this advert will commence immediately and the scholarship may be awarded prior to the closing date.

This scholarship is supported by Coventry University, is available over 3.5 years and includes:

• Stipend of £18,622 per annum
• A Tuition Fee Waiver
• Travel Support Package including one return economy airfare to Deakin University to support residency period in Australia
• Student visa and health insurance costs for period of residency at Deakin University in Australia

Deakin University will also provide a full tuition fee waiver for a duration of up to 4 years.

To be eligible you must:

• meet the PhD entry requirements of both Deakin University and Coventry university, including English language proficiency requirements
• be enrolling full time
• be able to physically locate to both Coventry University (UK) and Deakin University (Australia)

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page and Coventry’s research entry criteria page for further information.