PhD at Aalborg University Denmark
Aalborg University plays a significant role in enhancing global society's knowledge base and advancing the prosperity, welfare, and cultural development of Danish society. This is achieved through engaging in research, providing education based on research findings, delivering services to the public sector, and fostering collaborative knowledge-sharing endeavors. AAU prepares students for the future, emphasizing a dynamic and transformative partnership with the surrounding community as the foundation for its activities.
PhD Project Description
The position is available for the research program "Power Electronics Packaging Materials and Emerging Applications." The PhD student will be placed in the "Power Electronics System Integration and Materials" section.
An Indo-Danish project called ECoGrif, funded by Innovation Fund Denmark, seeks to develop a cost-effective, efficient, and grid-friendly power electronic converter (PEC) for large-scale power electrolysers used in hydrogen production. The project consists of six work packages, facilitating collaboration between industry and university partners in both Denmark and India.
In WP4 of the project, a large-scale PEC demonstrator will be built at AAU during the second year. Some commercially available components of the PEC subsystem may be outsourced to expedite prototyping. The controller developed by IIT-M for a small-scale demonstrator in WP3 will be integrated into the large-scale prototype. Testing and hardware validation of the PEC with implemented control will be conducted at AAU's power electronics laboratory.
PhD Requirements
Candidate must have obtained an MsC degree including topics of power electronics and control. Interested in learning and obtaining training in power electronics to a level the project goals of the PEC design and hardware build-up can be reached.
The applicant must provide and upload a proper project description, which describes the applicant initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art(including a short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives. The project description should have a length of 4-5 pages.
You may obtain further professional information from Professor Stig Munk-Nielsen, by phone 0045 9940 9242 and by email:smn@energy.aau.dk.
PhD Benefits
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.
How to Apply
The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below. Please be notified that application deadline is 30 June 2023. For further information related to the PhD scholarships, please visit the following Scholarship Link.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
Ref number is 14-23043
