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Mechanical design of printable batteries for flexible devices

This project is closed.

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Engineering

Project description

This project aims to advance the design and fabrication of printable batteries, whose layers have highly mismatched mechanical properties. 

The project will use both computational modelling and experimental testing to deliver a set of design guidelines for a scalable and cost-effective battery solution for future flexible devices.

Research environment

Dr Aditya Khanna has over 10 years of experience in the stress and fracture analysis of multilayered media and will lead the mathematical modelling scope of the project.

Professor Ruth Knibbe, is an expert in electrochemical system and will lead the experimental characterisation of screen-printed zinc ion batteries in the project.

The supervisors have access to the necessary computational and experimental facilities to support the project.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered
  • single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

A working knowledge of scientific programming and finite element analysis and experience in mechanical property testing would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field of mechanical engineering and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of mathematical or numerical modeling of structural problems involving multilayered materials is highly desirable.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 27 May, 2026 27 May, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Dr Aditya Khanna (aditya.khanna@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: BATTERIES-KHANNA
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/mechanical-design-printable-batteries-flexible-devices-0

Submit an EOI

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