HDR Scholarship - New energy storage solutions

Location

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Research topic

The project explores the feasibility of replacing diesel-based backup power systems with New Energy Storage Solutions (NESS), such as batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, in the Victorian water sector. Additionally, it will investigate the potential deployment of NESS at sites that currently lack diesel backup systems.

The study will focus on key areas such as technical feasibility, environmental impact, resilience, emissions reduction, and scalability while maintaining a practical scope for a student conducting industry-oriented research. Ultimately, the project intends to provide a technical report and/or guideline for staged shut down of diesel generator replacement with NESSs.

Project aim

The project aims to asses the environmental impact, economical viability and scalability of the project via engineering modelling and simulation of real-world case studies, in collaboration with industry participants of the water and engineering sectors.

Important dates

Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed.

Benefits

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

Stipend of $45,550, per annum tax exempt (inclusive of a top-up of $10,000, as per the REACH agreement)
Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
Additional consumables fund: up to $5,000 per annum for three years

International students only:

Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years.
Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible you must:

be a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

How to apply

Please email a CV and cover letter (including your interest in the project) to Dr Saman A. Gorji. The CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. If you are successful you will then be invited to submit a formal application.