KU Leuven has a six-century tradition of education and research and holds the European HR Excellence in Research Award for its policy and action plan. Its core focus is fundamental research, complemented by openness to cultural, economic, and industrial realities and societal needs.
Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Full-time
On-site · Belgium
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Master's degree
09/22/2026
12/15/2026
Host: KU Leuven (Belgium)
Main supervisor: V. Vandeginste
Co-supervisors/mentors: G. He (University College London – United Kingdom), P. Vereecken (IMEC – Belgium)
Duration: 36 months
Required profile: Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Desirable skills/interests: Electrochemical methods, chemical synthesis, material characterization.
Objectives: Investigate ZIB performance (stability, rate, energy density, etc.), examining battery failure mechanisms, and developing sustainable electrode/ electrolyte interfacial strategies to enhance the cathode with high mass loading and zinc anode utilization. The expected project results include a performance analysis of ZIBs with environment variables, identification of the major factors that influence battery performance, and the creation of sustainable interfacial modifications for both the anode and cathode that enable ZIBs with high energy density and stability.
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