Mechanism for coarsening of an emerging froth from a concentrated bubble column with and without micro-nanobubbles

We are seeking a full-time, highly motivated PhD candidate to perform high-quality research in the field of mineral processing and chemical engineering. This scholarship is funded by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in partnership with industry partners. This project aims to study the dynamics of froth coarsening to quantify the effect of surfactant, particles and micro-nanobubbles on liquid film and froth drainage behaviours in froth layer using bubble columns, flotation cells, thin-film balances, and advanced diagnostics tools of tensiometry, microelectrophoresis, and sum-frequency-generation vibrational spectroscopy. The knowledge developed from this project will be significant for flotation of coarse composite particles to save energy and water, and increase the plant capacity.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

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 separation would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You'll demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of engineering or chemistry or physics and the potential for schlastic success.

Before you apply

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. prepare your documentation
3. contact Professor Anh Nguyen (a.nguyen@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability
4. submit your application by 30 June, 2025 30 June, 2025.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for your program. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
• ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field enter BUBBLE-NGUYEN.

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