Research appointment (pre-doc)

09/IIND-07 - Thermal Sciences, Energy Technology, Building Physics And Nuclear Engineering

Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 24/07/2026 Deadline: 28/08/2026

Development, modeling and optimization of an air humidification system for PEM Fuel Cells in transportation applications - 2026_IDR_DENG_19

The candidate will carry out research activities aimed at the development, modeling, and optimization of an innovative air humidification system for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) for transportation applications. The research will include the refinement of the existing prototype, the experimental characterization of its performance, and the development of numerical models to analyze the system behavior under dynamic operating conditions. The results of the experimental and modeling activities will be used to optimize the dynamic coupling between the air humidification system and the fuel cell, ultimately increasing the technology readiness level (TRL) from 5 to 6 through system demonstration in a relevant environment.

Selection process

In order to participate in the selection, please read the call ("bando") available at the following website: https://www.polimi.it/en/bandi-incarichidiricerca Oral test aimed at ascertaining candidates’ aptitude and suitability to carry out the research activity covered by the Fellowship, as well as at assessing their knowledge of English and/or other languages relevant to the research activities to be performed (up to 30 points) Relevance and pertinence of the publications, theses and scientific products attached to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 5 points) Relevance and pertinence of previous research activities and work experience, if any, in relation to the research activity covered by the Fellowship (up to 15 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 50 points)
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