Passive solar tracking for concentrated photovoltaic system

Project title: Passive solar tracking for concentrated photovoltaic system

Position: PhD candidate

Benefits: 

• 100% tuition fee waiver

• RM2,850 monthly stipend for 42 months

Supervisors: Dr. Chan Ping Yi

Project Description:

Beam steering consists of lens array to redirect light rays from varying directions to a fixed direction. It allows the tracking of the sun with relatively small movement of the lens arrays compared to other solar trackers. In this project, we are interested in exploring the applicability of passive actuation mechanism for beam steering in concentrated photovoltaics.

Requirements:

1. Open to Malaysians and International Students. 

2. Applicants must have met the minimum academic requirement first class Honours (CGPA of at least 3.67) or equivalent (second upper with the fulfilment of additional criteria):

Additional criteria to rank the applicant for scholarship:

(a) Research experience

(b) Paper publication

(c) MSc degree (for PhD study)

3. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar disciplines. 

4. Students who are expected to graduate in the near future are also encouraged to apply; willing to work on campus 

5. Having prior journal publications is preferable

6. Strong interest in mechanical design, optics 

7. Excellent, motivated, and self-driven.

Interested candidates may email Dr. Chan Ping Yi: chan.pingyi@monash.edu