Yuxiang Wu
I am a lecturer (teaching and research) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University, Australia. My interest lies in the intersection of materials science, data science, and environmental science. I work with a small, agile group focused on understanding and intelligently utilising metal resources during the energy transition, while examining the environmental consequences of carbon emissions across Earth and ocean systems. Our work spans industry-driven projects that address immediate needs and fundamental research that may create a lasting impact.
See openings- /ENG5001 → Advanced data analytics for engineers
- /MTE4590 → Modelling of materials
Postdoctoral Position Hiring: Jan 2026
Postdoc 1 - Phase transformation in green ironmaking and its infrastructure
- Start: January 2026
- Duration: 2 years
- Preferred background:
- Strong experimental techniques: X-ray/neutron diffraction, electron microscopy
- Strong fundamentals in phase transformations (metals, oxidation, ceramics, etc.)
PhD Positions Hiring: Jan 2026
PhD 1 - Direct reduction of low-grade iron ore in green ironmaking
- Start: January 2026
- Preferred background:
- Experimental techniques: X-ray/neutron scattering, electron microscopy
- Fundamentals in phase transformations (metals/oxidation/corrosion, etc.)
PhD 2 - Phase transformation/defect formation in thermodynamic open system
- Start: January 2026
- Preferred background:
- Experimental techniques: X-ray/neutron diffraction, electron microscopy
- Fundamentals in phase transformations (metals, oxidation, etc.)
PhD 3 - New phase transformation theory in advanced low-alloy steels
- Start: January 2026
- Collaboration: Major Chinese steelmaker / Northeastern University, China
- Preferred background:
- Experimental techniques: electron microscopy
- Fundamentals in phase transformations (steels)
General Openings EOIs welcome
PhDs — Expressions of Interest are welcome in any of our three areas:
- Machine Intelligence
- Green Metal
- Ocean Carbonation
Undergraduate Students: I regularly host Final Year Projects and Summer Research Students in the same areas.
📧 Please send EOIs to yuxiang.wu@monash.edu
Contact
yuxiang.wu@monash.edu
Department of Materials science and engineering, Monash University
20 Research Way, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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