Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 October 2024
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Population expansion and economic growth have led to an escalated demand for an improved living standard, which in turn has driven up the energy consumption to meet the thermal comfort criteria in the building sector. About 40% of total electricity is used in buildings worldwide, of which air conditioning systems account for 70%. Currently, conventional vapor compression (VC) heating/cooling technologies dominate the air-conditioning market in the building sector. However, due to the large energy consumption in VC systems and ozone depletion issues caused by the refrigerant of the air-conditioning systems, researchers have put a lot of effort into developing energy-efficient and environment-friendly heating/cooling technologies. This project aims to develop and study sustainable green air-conditioning (heating and cooling) systems to replace traditional VC refrigeration systems under different climate conditions.
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Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $32,192 per annum (2024 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- The applicant must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Knowledge of Thermodynamics, heat transfer and air-conditioning
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, air-conditioning, modelling (TRANSYS), optimization and energy concepts as well as life-cycle analysis
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Xiaolin Wang to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 October 2024.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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