PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027) Sustainable Ammonia Production through Thermocatalytic Nitrogen Conversion
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- Funding
- Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
- Application deadline
- 31 January 2027
About the project
About the Project Ammonia is emerging as a promising carbon-free energy carrier and a critical feedstock for global food production. However, conventional ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process is highly energy-intensive and contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. This project aims to develop advanced thermocatalytic systems for efficient nitrogen activation and ammonia synthesis under milder and more sustainable operating conditions. The research will focus on the rational design of novel earth-abundant catalyst materials with enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability, alongside mechanistic investigations to elucidate key reaction pathways and rate-limiting steps. Advanced in-situ characterisation techniques will be employed to establish structure-property-performance relationships and quantitatively identify active catalytic sites. Experimental studies may be complemented by computational modelling to provide molecular-level insights into nitrogen activation and catalytic behaviour. This project will drive the pursuit towards a more energy-efficient ammonia production, which advances low-carbon chemical manufacturing and supports the transition towards a sustainable hydrogen and ammonia economy. For enquiries, please contact Prof. Meng Nan, Chong For more information about this project, please visit our GEMS website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Apply When you apply for admission into your preferred degree program you will be able to select your scholarship type. No separate application is required. By clicking on a course , you will be directed to further information, including details on ‘How to Apply’. However, before applying for a GEMS, it is recommended that you first contact the main supervisor for this GEMS research topic. Please provide details of your academic background and achievements to the supervisor so that they can assess your suitability for the GEMS research topic you are interested in. Main Supervisor (Malaysia): Prof. Meng Nan, Chong Associate Supervisor (Malaysia): Dr. Joshua Zheyan, Soo Associate Supervisor (Australia): Prof. Alexandr, Simonov