PYROSEARCH - The University of Queensland, Australia , isseeking a qualified student to undertake a PhD study in phaseequlibria study. Prospective students with strong knowledge in phaseequilibria, thermodynamic and materials characterisations, areencouraged to send their CV to the e-mail shown below forconsideration. The CV must outline your academic qualifications,experience, 2-3 refereesEinformation, and your covering letter(email) may explain your interest in PYROSEARCH activity andhighlight relevant experiences.

Project Description
Phase Equilibria Study of Complex SystemsAssociated with Ni.This project aims to develop a further understanding of phaseequlibria of complex systems associated with Ni and also provide abasis for the development of thermodynamic database of the systems.These include phase equilibria study of Fe-Ni-O, Fe-Ni-Co-O, Fe-Ni-Co-Mg- Al-O, Fe-Ni-Co-Mg- Al-Cr-Si- O systems. The main tasks associatedwith the project include: reviewing of current understanding of thephase equilibria and of thermodynamic data of the systems;undertaking experiments that include high temperature equilibrationof synthetic oxides mixtures; as well as materials characterisationsusing electron probe x-ray microanalysis (EPMA) and field emissionscanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM).

Availability: ASAP
Payment Information: Full scholarship

Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in AustraliaAbout University of Queensland and PYROSEARCH
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Main Contact & Further Enquiries
Dr. M. Akbar Rhamdhani
PYROSEARCH (Pyrometallurgy Research Centre)
Division of Mining, Minerals and Materials Eng
Frank White annexe (44) Room 258
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
E-mail: m.rhamdhani@ minmet.uq. edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 3695/3365 4285
Fax: +61 7 3365 3888