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CSIRO PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Metallurgy and Materials Science
2 months ago
Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with CSIRO, is offering four PhD scholarships for suitable candidates to undertake research in metallurgy and materials science. The successful applicants will collaborate closely with Swinburne researchers, CSIRO, and relevant industry partners throughout their PhD studies.
Research ProjectsThe four scholarships offered are outlined below:
1. Behaviour of Gangue Minerals in Australian Ores in DRI ProductionThis PhD project aims to investigate the thermodynamics and kinetics of direct reduced iron (DRI) production using high-phosphorus, silica, and alumina-rich iron ores from the Pilbara region in Australia. The research will explore the complex interactions of gangue minerals during the reduction process, focusing on the formation of fayalites and low melting point aluminosilicates, which can affect metallisation and the reduction kinetics of iron.
The project will involve both experimental and modelling studies, including:
- Critical literature review of previous and state-of-the-art processes
- Thermodynamic modelling of processing of Australian ores to understand possible phases formation
- Experimental study to track kinetics and reaction mechanism of the process, supported by state-of-the-art materials characterisation techniques
- Establishment of reaction mechanism and optimum process conditions
- Writing papers/reports and completion of PhD thesis
This project aims to investigate the behaviour of high-gangue Australian iron ores in Hydrogen DRI processing and subsequent Electric Smelting Furnace (ESF) treatment. It will focus on three key aspects:
- Analysing the chemistry and properties of the produced slag
- Examining the effects of flux additions on slag properties for potential cement industry use
- Understanding how the high gangue content in DRI influences its melting behaviour in ESFs
Through thermodynamic modelling, slag property software, and high-temperature experimentation using both idealized and industrial DRI samples, the project seeks to provide insights into optimizing these processes.
The project will involve both experimental and modelling studies, including:
- Critical literature review of previous and state-of-the-art processes
- Thermodynamic modelling of processing of Australian ores to understand possible phases formation
- Experimental study to establish reaction mechanism of the process, supported by state-of-the-art materials characterisation techniques
- Establishment of reaction mechanism and optimum process conditions
- Writing papers/reports and completion of PhD thesis
The project aims to investigate the smelting behaviour of blackmass, a complex material formed during the recycling of various battery types (LCO, LMO, NMC, LFP, NCA) that contains valuable elements like lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, iron, aluminium, and phosphorus. The research will focus on developing a high-temperature recycling process to recover these elements, using reduction methods involving hydrogen, metals (aluminium and magnesium), and the carbon present in blackmass.
Key parameters such as temperature, oxygen partial pressure, agglomeration, and reaction time will be studied. The project will track microstructure evolution and process kinetics to understand the reduction mechanism, combining thermodynamic modelling with high-temperature experimentation and advanced materials characterization.
The project will involve both experimental and modelling studies, including:
- Critical literature review of previous and state-of-the-art battery recycling processes
- Thermodynamic modelling of smelting of battery materials to understand possible phases formation
- Experimental study to track kinetics and reaction mechanism of the process, supported by state-of-the-art materials characterisation techniques
- Establishment of reaction mechanism and optimum process conditions
- Writing papers/reports and completion of PhD thesis
This project will investigate the distribution and kinetics of critical elements, such as rare earths, during secondary copper smelting. With limited understanding in this area, the study will systematically examine how these elements behave across copper, slag, and gaseous phases under relevant conditions.
Parameters like temperature, oxygen partial pressure, and slag composition will be explored, focusing on elements like Hafnium. Using thermodynamic modelling, high-temperature experimentation, and advanced characterization techniques, correlations between element distribution coefficients and slag chemistry/structure will be developed.
The project will involve both experimental and modelling studies, including:
- Critical literature review of previous and state-of-the-art processes
- Thermodynamic modelling of smelting of battery materials to understand possible phases formation
- Experimental study to track kinetics and reaction mechanism of the process, supported by state-of-the-art materials characterisation techniques
- Establishment of reaction mechanism and optimum process conditions
- Writing papers/reports and completion of PhD thesis
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Bachelor of Engineering (4 years); Bachelor of Applied Science (4 years); or Masters degree
- Background in Process/Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- English Language Requirement (e.g. IELTS: Overall 6.5, No individual band below 6.0) (Australian Universities English Requirement)
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work within a diverse team
