PhD scholarship in Atomic-Scale Characterization of Nanoporous Materials for Environmental Applications

Explore the Frontiers of Materials Characterization. 
This fully funded PhD position at DTU Nanolab offers the chance to work at the forefront of research addressing one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges: water contamination by persistent pollutants.
In this project, you will explore how nanoporous materials interact with organic contaminants at the molecular level. Using advanced electron microscopy techniques, you will investigate structure–property relationships at the nanoscale to help develop next-generation materials for water purification. Your work will involve visualizing molecule–nanopore interfaces and uncovering the structural and chemical dynamics that govern adsorption processes.
This interdisciplinary research is part of a joint research project between DTU Nanolab and Dr. Romy Ettlinger’s group at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), which specializes in designing porous materials for environmental remediation. You will contribute to a deeper understanding of how to engineer materials that can effectively remove harmful substances from water, with real-world impact on sustainability and public health.