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Engineering thermal radiation in electronic devices

Summary

This research project aims to engineer electronic devices that control radiation emission in the mid-infrared, with important applications in waste heat energy conversion, radiative cooling, and sensing.

Keywords: thermal photonics; semiconductor devices; nanoscale fabrication

Supervisor

Dr Sid Assawaworrarit.

Research location

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Synopsis

Electronic devices aren’t just for controlling the internal flow of electrons. What occurs within these devices can also manifest externally, such as through the emission of radiation—think of light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This project aims to engineer electronic devices that can offer control over radiation emission in the mid-infrared spectrum, which is critical for many thermal processes with important applications in waste heat energy conversion, radiative cooling, and sensing. Can we design such devices with controllable thermal radiation? What will these designs look like? How will they perform? These are the questions you will help us answer.

These following papers offer background information related to this project:

Offering:

A scholarship for 3.5 years at the RTP stipend rate (currently $41,753 in 2025). International applicants will have their tuition fees covered. 

Successful candidates must:

  • Have a Bachelors degree (1st class honours or equivalent) or a Masters degree.
  • Strong backgrounds in semiconductor & photonic device modelling, fabrication, and characterisation.
  • Research experience preferably with at least one publication.
  • Strong communication skills.

How to apply:

Please send the following to sid.assa@sydney.edu.au the following:

  • CV
  • transcripts  

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3592

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