Australian Government Rheology and Hydrodynamics of Algal and Cyanobacteria Co-Cultures 2025

This project aims to revolutionize algal biotechnology by developing predictive models for the rheological and hydrodynamic behavior of high-density mixed algal cultures. As industrial algal cultivation increasingly adopts co-cultivation strategies to enhance productivity and system resilience, understanding the complex interactions in mixed suspensions becomes critical for efficient photobioreactor design and operation. This project will utilize advanced rheological characterization and hydrodynamic analysis to optimize energy-efficient algal bioprocesses.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 1, 2025
• Value$37,000 per year plus additional research funds ($
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Technology Sydney
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

$37,000 per year plus additional research funds ($7,500) for PhD-related expenses including international travel for collaborative research at IMT Nord Europe.

Requirements

Applicants must be either Australian citizens, permanent residents (PR) of Australia, or New Zealand citizens. To be eligible for this application, you must hold one of the following or equivalent qualifications:

• Honours degree with First Class, or Second-Class Division 1, or
• MSc Research or MSc Coursework with a research thesis of at least 6 months, or
• Be regarded by the university as having an equivalent level of attainment

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit expressions of interest to Associate Professor Mathieu Pernice , [email protected] including the following documents:

• Comprehensive CV including academic transcripts
• Complete list of publications (if applicable)
• Statement of research interests and career goals (2 pages maximum)
• Contact details for two academic referees
• Evidence of English proficiency (if applicable)

For more information, kindly visit University of Technology Sydney scholarship webpage.