Detailed multiscale reactive CFD modeling of photo-electrochemical cells - 2026_CDR_DENG_8

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 18/02/2026 Deadline: 21/03/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/ICHI-02 - Chemical Plants And Technologies

Description

The research aims to extend and enhance multiscale modeling approaches for photo-electro-catalytic (PEC) processes. In particular, it proposes to integrate within the CatalyticFoam multiscale modeling framework the multiphase fluid dynamic description, light transport and its interaction with materials, as well as surface reaction kinetics based on kMC-type descriptions. The main activities include: (1) the development of efficient surrogate models of kMC-based surface kinetics using machine learning methodologies; (2) the extension of an existing CFD framework for multiphase modeling to the case of PEC systems; (3) the implementation within the framework of a description of light–matter interaction through appropriate transport models, properly accounting for attenuation effects due to the materials. The activities will be carried out within the EIC PATHFINDER PREDICT project.

Job posting website

https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano

How to apply

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Selection process

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In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-per-contratti-di-ricerca quality, originality, and innovation of the research proposal, with reference to the research program covered by this selection (up to points) relevance and significance of previous research activities and professional experience in relation to the research program (up to points) relevance of submitted publications with respect to the research program (up to points) interview, aimed at assessing the candidate’s research aptitude, their ability to implement the proposed project, and their knowledge of English and/or other relevant languages for the research (up to points)

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