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Researchers in chemical engineering at ECU carry out cutting edge research activities in environmental nanotechnology, mineral processing, solar energy conversion to chemical fuels, and water and wastewater treatment. Specific postgraduate research topics can be developed through communications with prospective supervisors or the Associate Dean Research in the School of Engineering. Inquiries and applications are particularly welcome from applicants who are interested in: Desalination processes powered by renewable energy; Nanoparticle-polymer composites for the remediation of polluted water; Nanofiltration membrane synthesis and application in water treatment; Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide to chemical fuels; Wetland ecosystem assessment and engineered wetland for water pollution control. Research students in chemical engineering have access to a range of state-of-the-art infrastructures, laboratory facilities and analytical instruments that are available in the School of Engineering at ECU.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
It is desirable that all applicants do not contact potential supervisors before applying. Applicants will be matched with a suitable supervisor if successful in gaining course admission.
On Campus at Joondalup
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Environmental nanotechnology, Nanofiltration, Photocatalysis, Pollution control, Mineral processing
Academia, Government Agencies, Consultancies, Manufacturing and processing industries
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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