09/ICHI-01 - Systems, Methods And Technologies Of Chemical And Process Engineering
Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Kinetic modeling of the growth of aromatic hydrocarbons - 2026_IDR_DCMC_21
The research programme focuses on the development of detailed and lumped kinetic models for the growth of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Existing models will be updated with more accurate kinetic parameters to improve the understanding of the key mechanisms governing PAH growth and carbonaceous nanoparticle formation. Methodologies will be developed to extrapolate detailed gas-phase aromatic kinetics to condensed-phase aromatic structures. Computational chemistry calculations may also be performed to investigate selected reactions and derive accurate kinetic parameters. The main application will be the analysis of the gas-phase evolution of products from plastic conversion processes, with extensions to combustion products and carbonaceous materials. Experimental databases will be used for model validation and to assess model performance under high-temperature conditions.
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 30 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 20 points) Relevance and pertinence of their study programme to the research programme covered by the Fellowship (up to 20 points)