PhD: Acoustic In-Operando Battery Diagnostics
Aalborg University
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Job summary
Aalborg University invites applications for a PhD stipend position within AAU Energy. The three-year fellowship can start from 15 November 2026 or soon thereafter, with a total duration of three years.
The project aims to establish a mechanistic link between battery ageing and acoustic signals, to develop a diagnostic method for Li-ion and post-Li-ion chemistries. You will review literature, design experiments, and build an acoustic sensing setup for coin cells, followed by degradation tests and
Qualifications
- MSc in electrical/energy/mechatronics or related field.
- Experience with batteries, acoustic or ultrasonic sensing is advantageous.
- Strong communication in English; Danish desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Review current state of the art in acoustic-based battery diagnostics.
- Design and build a setup for sensing acoustic emissions in coin cells.
- Carry out degradation tests with simultaneous acoustic and electrical measurements.
- Develop an acoustic-based, physics-validated model for battery diagnostics and a corresponding algorithm.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision of student projects; disseminate results.
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Job description
Aalborg University invites applications for a PhD stipend position within AAU Energy. The three-year fellowship can start from 15 November 2026 or soon thereafter, with a total duration of three years.
The project aims to establish a mechanistic link between battery ageing and acoustic signals, to develop a diagnostic method for Li-ion and post-Li-ion chemistries. You will review literature, design experiments, and build an acoustic sensing setup for coin cells, followed by degradation tests and
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