Research Grant: Bio-Based Construction Panels from Agro-Waste

University Of Aveiro; Almada; Presencial; EUR 12 000 - 13 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Aveiro is offering a 4-month Research Grant in Civil Engineering to develop sustainable construction panels from agro-food waste. The project aims to design interior panels with acoustic or thermal insulation, using bio-based binders and waste materials from the wine industry.

The grant targets master students and related study areas, with evaluation including academics, publications, and motivation.

Qualificações

• Eligibility requires enrolment in a master's program.
• Study areas include Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields.
• Internal funding source is used for the grant.
• Duration and conditions follow the university's Research Grant Regulations.
• Work involves designing and producing a demonstrator panel from agro-food waste.

Responsabilidades

• Develop an innovative solution via a demonstrator prototype for sustainable panels.
• Identify waste streams and select materials for the study.
• Produce panels using bio-based binders and test their properties.
• Prepare final technical reports and project deliverables.

Formação académica

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Civil Engineering)

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Architecture)

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Materials Engineering)

Bachelor Degree or equivalent (Other)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Aveiro is offering a 4-month Research Grant in Civil Engineering to develop sustainable construction panels from agro-food waste. The project aims to design interior panels with acoustic or thermal insulation, using bio-based binders and waste materials from the wine industry.

The grant targets master students and related study areas, with evaluation including academics, publications, and motivation.