The University of Queensland (UQ) is offering a fully funded PhD Scholarship: Development of high-performance ferrous alloys through additive manufacturing. Based at the prestigious School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, this research project provides a generous tax-free living stipend and full tuition support for exceptional candidates with backgrounds in materials, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
PhD Scholarship in High-Performance Ferrous Alloys via Additive Manufacturing at The University of Queensland
Project & Scholarship Overview
| Opportunity Type | Higher Degree by Research (PhD Scholarship) |
|---|---|
| Host Institution | The University of Queensland (UQ) |
| Designation | PhD Research Scholar / Candidate |
| Faculty / School | School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering |
| Research Area | Engineering / Materials Science / Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) |
| Study Location | St Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Financial Coverage | $39,220 per annum (tax-free living stipend) + Full Tuition Fee Waiver |
| Supervisory Team | Prof. Mingxing Zhang (Principal), Dr. Qiyang Tan, Dr. Yahia Ali |
| Application Deadline | 29 October 2026 |
Research Area
This project is situated in Materials Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, focusing on the metallurgical optimization of ferrous alloys (steels) using metal additive manufacturing (metal 3D printing).
Location
The PhD position will be based at The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus in Brisbane, Australia. Successful candidates will perform experimental work across world-class infrastructure, including the Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) Centre, the largest university laboratory foundry in Australia, and the Centre for Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis.
Scholarship Description
Mechanical performance
https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/development-high-performance-ferrous-alloys-through-additive-manufacturing
