Senior Research Fellow (Ammonia Marine Engine Design)
Date: 23 Aug 2024
Location: COLLEGE OF DESIGN & ENG, Kent Ridge Campus, SG
Company: National University of Singapore
Job Description
The successful candidate will work on the development of next-generation alternative fuel marine engines with high efficiency and near-zero emissions.
Major duties and responsibilities include:
• Explore the potential of ammonia-hydrogen fusion marine engine with only ammonia fuel supply. The technical routes include both the external ammonia reformer and in-cylinder ammonia reforming.
• Develop important prototypes including external ammonia reformer and dedicated reforming cylinder.
• Responsible for establishing the relevant test benches and in-house control system
• Develop high-fidelity 3D-CFD engine simulation platform coupled with detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms.
• Achievements extension to the entire series of marine engine and other alternative fuels such as methanol and methane.
• To supervise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students that work in the lab.
Qualifications
The candidate must:
• PhD degree in Engineering or a related field, with a focus on Marine Engineering.
• Minimum two years of work experience in the field of marine engine.
• Strong skills and publications in advanced optical diagnosis, engine bench tests, chemical kinetic mechanisms development and 3D-CFD simulations.
• Excellent experience in establishing engine test bench and developing in-house engine control.
• Experience and ability in leading a team to establish ammonia fuel engine.
• With experience conducting multiple ammonia research projects as Principal Investigator.
• Excellent track record of publications in prestigious journals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: College of Design and Engineering
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 26128