Doctoral theses

Underground storage of CO2 and geothermal energy has become a major research area in the ongoing energy transition. In this context, it is important to model and simulate flows in highly heterogeneous porous media, characterized by irregularly distributed permeability profiles. 

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As part of the MSCA-DN DT-HATS project, this PhD study addresses a high-impact challenge: developing a next-generation simulation framework for hydrogen/ammonia (H₂/NH₃) heavy-duty engines, two key energy carriers in the path toward carbon neutrality.

Air traffic is responsible for an increasingly significant share of global CO₂ emissions. The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) offers a promising path toward reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector.

Join a cutting-edge European research network!
As part of the MSCA-DN DT-HATS project, this PhD study addresses a high-impact challenge: developing a next-generation simulation framework for hydrogen/ammonia (H₂/NH₃) dual-fuel combustion, two key energy carriers in the path toward carbon neutrality.

In New Energy Technologies (NET) fields, answering numerous matters and managing applications like geothermal, carbon dioxide (CO2) or hydrogen (H2) storage, require a good comprehension of fluid flows in porous media.

We are excited to announce an open PhD position at IFPEN—fully funded research projects within the ANR-DFG French-German collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to join an international team dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research at the intersection of nanoporous materials and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques.

It has been established that molecular hydrogen (H₂) is present on the planet in the form of diffuse or continuous emanations. Nevertheless, many questions remain regarding its potential for exploitation. Hydrogen is an important electron donor (reductant) for subsurface ecosystems.

Biofuels are one of the solutions for reducing the combustion of fossil fuels and global greenhouse gas emissions. Second generation bioethanol is produced from lignocellulosic substrates which are not in competition with food production, but the economic viability of the process depends on an efficient enzymatic hydrolysis.

Context and objectives
During laundry washing, fibers are inevitably shed from textiles and are carried into the wastewater. These fibers, typically around 10 μm in diameter, vary in composition
- mainly polyester and cotton

The energy transition towards renewable sources is a major societal challenge. Optimizing wind farm systems is crucial to maximize efficiency while reducing component wear and tear. However, control algorithms for these systems are often computationally intensive and hard to execute in real-time.

The thesis aims to study the energy transition’s impact on water resources in the light of the projected increase in global metal demand.

Considering the sources of uncertainty in system design is essential in IFPEN applications for sustainable energy mix: e.g. to achieve the expected performance levels for an electric motor, for example, or for the reliability of a wind turbine.