PhD Opportunity 2026 | CFD-FEM Modelling of Electrically Heated Reactor Concepts at TU Delft

PhD Opportunity 2026 | CFD-FEM Modelling of Electrically Heated Reactor Concepts at TU Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in CFD-FEM Modelling of Electrically Heated Reactor Concepts With and Without Reactions. This interdisciplinary research opportunity focuses on developing advanced electrically heated reactor technologies to enable sustainable CO₂ conversion and carbon-based chemistry powered by green electricity.

Position Overview

About the Project

The global transition toward carbon-neutral chemical manufacturing requires replacing conventional fossil-fuel heating with electrically heated reactor technologies. This PhD project aims to develop advanced modelling frameworks that combine electromagnetism, thermo-hydraulics, and reaction kinetics to design next-generation electrically heated catalytic reactors for CO₂ conversion and other sustainable chemical processes.

Using CFD-FEM simulations, the research will evaluate innovative reactor concepts employing resistive, impedance, and induction heating for efficient reactor operation under industrial conditions.

Research Responsibilities

The selected PhD researcher will:

• Develop advanced CFD-FEM models for electrically heated catalytic reactors.

• Design and evaluate resistive, impedance, and induction heating concepts.

• Study heat transfer, electromagnetic fields, and reaction kinetics simultaneously.

• Model electrically heated reactors for dry methane reforming and CO₂ conversion processes.

• Assess reactor performance, efficiency, and operational stability.

• Collaborate with TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, and TNO researchers on reactor development.

• Support experimental validation using advanced reactor prototypes.

Research Focus Areas

The project includes research in:

• Electrified Chemical Reactors

• CFD-FEM Multiphysics Modelling

• CO₂ Conversion Technologies

• Dry Methane Reforming

• Carbon-Based Chemistry

• Electromagnetism

• Thermo-Hydraulics

• Reaction Kinetics

• Resistive Heating

• Induction Heating

• Impedance Heating

• Sustainable Process Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Strong background in numerical modelling and simulation.

• Knowledge of CFD, finite element modelling (FEM), heat transfer, or electromagnetics.

• Programming and scientific computing experience.

• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.

Candidates with prior experience in multiphysics modelling, reactor engineering, or computational simulations will be preferred.

Why Join TU Delft?

This PhD position offers the opportunity to:

• Contribute to cutting-edge research in sustainable reactor electrification.

• Work on technologies supporting the transition to carbon-neutral chemical manufacturing.

• Collaborate with leading researchers from TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, and TNO.

• Access world-class computational and experimental research facilities.

• Gain expertise in advanced multiphysics modelling with real industrial applications.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official TU Delft careers portal, along with all required academic documents and supporting materials mentioned in the official vacancy announcement.

About TU Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is one of Europe's premier technical universities, globally recognized for excellence in engineering, sustainable energy, computational modelling, and chemical process innovation. Through strong academic and industrial collaborations, TU Delft is advancing next-generation technologies for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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