PhD Studentship in Reducing methane emissions from Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) ships

About the Project

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Thermofluids and Sustainable Marine Transport leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate), provided by UKRI and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd. The Department’s entry requirements must be fulfilled for enrolment to this program.

This studentship will explore tactics and technologies to reduce methane emissions from ships using LNG as a fuel. More specifically, the research will identify solutions that reduce or eliminate methane emissions from internal combustion engines with focus on pre-treatment, combustion, additive and aftertreatment solutions. The aim is to prove and recommend solutions that contribute to the reduction of methane emissions released from ships using LNG as fuel.

The project will include experiments and modelling. It will include the application of advanced laser diagnostics to study the characteristics of reacting flows that will provide new physical understanding that may lead to the control of ‘methane slip’.

This area is of strategic importance to Shell and has the potential to address the unique challenges associated with the decarbonisation of the energy sector. There will be continuous interaction between the Shell team and the researcher during the PhD study.

You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated person who meets the academic requirements for enrolment for the PhD degree at Imperial College London. You will have a 2.1 or a 1st class honours degree in mechanical engineering or a related subject, and an enquiring and rigorous approach to research together with a strong intellect and disciplined work habits. An interest in Thermofluids and reacting flows is important. Good team-working, observational and communication skills are essential.

To find out more about research at Imperial College London in this area, go to:

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering/research/

For information on how to apply, go to:

http://www.imperial.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering/study/phd/how-to-apply/

For further details contact Prof. Yannis Hardalupas y.hardalupas@imperial.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7594 7057. Interested applicants should send an up-to-date curriculum vitae to Professor Hardalupas. Suitable candidates will be required to complete an electronic application form at Imperial College London for their qualifications to be assessed by College Registry.

Funding Notes

The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate), provided by UKRI and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Ltd.