Australia - PhD Scholarships in Hydraulic Engineering

The University of Queensland, Australia

The optimum design of stepped spillway & energy dissipation systems can provide an economical solution for additional water resources & more efficient water distribution systems. Applications range from rural to large water systems including urban drainage networks. Their turbulence characteristics & energy dissipation performances are critical issues that are poorly understood.

This project aims to gain new expert knowledge & to develop new radical design guidelines for the design of energy dissipators used for spillway, water supply & drainage systems. This will be achieved through 2 PhD research projects integrating fundamental hydrodynamics & hydraulic engineering.

Value is $25000pa(tax free) plus tutorial assistance (about $7000 pa).Applications sought from H1/H2a graduates in engineering & science (applied maths), with a solid background in fluid mechanics & hydraulic engineering, possibly some laboratory experience. For further information or to apply contact Prof Chanson.

This scholarship is offered once only to 2 people. Open for applications until August 31, 2008. To be undertaken at University of Queenslan. It is a PhD research scholarship with study subject Turbulence and Energy dissipation in Stepped Spillways and Urban Drainage Systems. The fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY or MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply. The value of this scholarship is AUD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid for the period of 3 years.

Main Contact
Prof Hubert Chanson (Division of Civil Engineering)
The University of Queensland
Phone: 07 3365 3619
Email: h.chanson@uq.edu.au