Available projects in a sub-area

Department of Chemical Engineering

Applications are now open for the scholarships listed in the tables below.

Engineering Next-Generation 2D Perovskite Semiconductors for Emerging Optoelectronics
Code Start date Value Contact
3947 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Dr Wenxin Mao
Email: wenxin.mao@monash.edu
Research profile: Dr Wenxin Mao
Prerequisites
Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics
Additional details
N/A
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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Biopolymer Nanoparticles for Hydrophobic Anticancer and Parkinson's Drug Delivery
Code Start date Value Contact
3949 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Dr Edward Attenborough
Email: eddie.attenborough@monash.edu
Research profile: Dr Edward Attenborough
Prerequisites
Applicants must be enrolled in third year or above. Preference will be given to students undertaking a double degree in Pharmaceutical Science and Chemistry. Completion of CHE2871 and/or CHE4171 is
also preferred.
Additional details
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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Development of Versatile Coated Monolitic Catalysts for CO2 Reduction
Code Start date Value Contact
3950 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Prof. Akshat Tanksale
Email: Akshat.Tanksale@monash.edu
Research profile: Prof. Akshat Tanksale
Prerequisites
N/A
Additional details
N/A
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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Academic Transition of International Engineering Students
Code Start date Value Contact
3951 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Dr. Wei Lin Ng and Mr. Aaron Choong
Email: weilin.ng@monash.edu
Research profile: Dr. Wei Lin Ng and Mr. Aaron Choong
Prerequisites
N/A
Additional details
Applicants who are interested need to contact the supervisors to arrange for an interview.
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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Evaluation of Biomass Oxidation Technologies Through Process Simulation
Code Start date Value Contact
3952 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Dr. Marzieh Namdari
Email: marzieh.namdari@monash.edu
Research profile: Dr. Marzieh Namdari
Prerequisites
Chemical engineering student - Prerequisite units:CHE2164, CHE2162, CHE2163, CHE3164, CHE3166
Additional details
N/A
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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Investigating Anion Effects on Heme Enzyme Electrochemistry and Catalysis
Code Start date Value Contact
3995 23 November 2026 $6000
($600 x 10 weeks)
Dr. Xiaochen Fu, Prof Simon Corrie
Email: xiaochen.fu@monash.edu.au
Research profile: Dr. Xiaochen Fu, Prof Simon Corrie
Prerequisites
No prior experience in electrochemistry or enzyme research is required. The project will suit a student in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline who is interested in bioelectrochemistry and hands-on laboratory work. Full experimental training will be provided.
Additional details
Established HRP electrode and spectroelectrochemical protocols are available. The student will complete an independent electrolyte–reactivity study and receive training in electrode preparation, electrochemistry, in situ UV–vis spectroscopy and quantitative data analysis. Applicants may be invited to a brief
interview.
Applications
The deadline for applications is Friday, 28 August 2026 (5pm)

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