Ph.D Students

we are willing to hire a minimum of 1 Ph.D students of the following research themes:

A.    Heterogeneous Catalysis: Dry reforming of hydrocarbons. Hydrogenation, oxidation reactions. NOSCE method. Single crystal supports. CO₂ conversion.

B.    Electrocatalysis: CO₂ reduction. Water splitting. Energy storage.

C.    Porous Organic Cages and Polymers: Nitrogen-rich porous materials. COFs. Conversion to porous carbon. Carbon, iodine, ammonia, and other gas capture applications. Membranes.

D.    High-Pressure Methane/Hydrogen Storage: Flexible porous polymers. Vehicular CH₄/H₂ storage. Ionic liquids.

E.    Synthetic Organic Chemistry: Methodology research. Small molecule synthesis and catalysis. Supramolecular assemblies. H-bonded systems.

F.     Inorganic & Hybrid Nanoparticles: Binary, ternary metal oxide nanoparticles. Silicates. Quantum dots, core-shell structures, carbon dots.

G.    Water Capture and Treatment: Zeolites and activated carbons. Quaternary ammonium functionalized porous materials. Ion exchange resins.

H.    Micropollutant Removal from Water: Trace micropollutant removal. Fluorinated porous materials. Superhydrophobic materials.

I.      Seawater Mining: Resource recycling from seawater and wastewater. E-waste treatment. Ability to measure and evaluate trace amounts. Adsorbent testing in fixed-bed columns. Custom setup design and construction needed.

J.      3D Printing: Printing organic and inorganic nanomaterials. Methodology development. Device design and engineering. Proven equipment building experience is required.

KAUST welcome high performing graduate students to our programs from all over the world and require proven high ability (GPA scores), a strong work ethic and competency in English.

Apply here :https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/phd-program