DAAD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany PhD Scholarships 2025 (Fully Funded) is available to undertake PhD level programs at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

This PhD project builds on existing research at IAMT and aims to explore innovative approaches for developing photocatalytic membranes. The research includes:

• Selecting novel photocatalytic materials beyond commonly used options
• Exploring new deposition and coating techniques for catalysts
• Designing scalable systems, from lab-scale to pilot applications
• Investigating micropollutant removal mechanisms
• Integrating modeling techniques at the molecular and process levels

The primary goal of this research is to improve water purification techniques by leveraging advanced photocatalytic membranes to achieve efficient and sustainable contaminant degradation.

Some of the major challenges this PhD project seeks to address include:

• Can photocatalytic membranes completely degrade contaminants?
• How can full degradation be verified?
• What are the most suitable photocatalytic materials for micropollutant removal?
• What are the mechanisms behind membrane photocatalysis, and how can they be quantified?

This interdisciplinary research will integrate experimental work, modeling, and advanced analytical techniques to provide a deeper understanding of the photocatalytic degradation process.

• Collaboration with internal and external research partners.
• Multiple Fully Funded PhD Positions.
• Supervision and mentorship of Master’s students.
• Presentation opportunities at conferences and workshops.
• Publication of findings in high-impact scientific journals.
• Teaching opportunities within KIT.

This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities.

The ideal candidate should:

• Hold a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Have experience with membrane filtration systems (preferred but not mandatory).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and experimental design skills.
• Possess excellent English language proficiency (German language skills are a plus).
• Have a valid driver’s license (required for field studies and project-related mobility).

Interested candidates should send their application, including:

• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates
• List of publications (if applicable)
• Preliminary research proposal
• Contact details of three references

Applications should be submitted to:

• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrea I. Schäfer
• Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), KIT
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +49(0)721 608 26906  

DEADLINE: 31/08/2025

DETAILS HERE: LINK