PhD Scholarship in Understanding the fate of siloxanes during thermal treatment of organic feedstocks

This PhD scholarship is ideal for graduates in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemistry, or related fields with an interest in sustainable waste management and thermal processing. The project will investigate the behaviour, transformation, and fate of siloxanes during thermal treatment of organic feedstocks such as biosolids. By combining laboratory-scale experiments, analytical chemistry, and process modelling, the research aims to understand siloxane decomposition pathways and their impact on energy recovery systems and emissions. The successful candidate will contribute to developing cleaner waste-to-energy technologies and informed regulatory approaches for managing siloxane-containing organic wastes. The project will provide numerous development opportunities including access to lab-scale and pilot scale experimental rigs, developing numerical models and process modelling skills, and working closely with industry partners through internship program.