About the role
Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering is offering a PhD studentship developing next-generation microporous membranes for low-cost, long-duration iron-sulfur (Fe-S) redox flow batteries, supervised by Dr Rui Tan. The project involves designing and synthesizing functional polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs) with tailored pores, developing solution-processable membranes, establishing structure-ion transport-battery performance relationships through advanced membrane characterisation, and completing an industrial placement with Leaf-Tech Ltd covering polymer/membrane scale-up, manufacturing, and process optimisation.
The studentship covers full tuition plus a £21,805 stipend (2026/27) with up to £1,000 per year for research costs, and is open to UK and international students. Application deadline is 16 November 2026 (reference RS988).
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