Master Student

**Your Job**:
The focus of this Master’s thesis aims to generate a variety of physical and artificially constructed porous structures and assess whether the properties of these synthetic models can statistically represent those of physical structures in electrochemical cells. Key properties under investigation include two-phase flow behavior, conductivity, and geometrical characteristics such as pore and particle size distributions. Physical structures will be sourced from existing databases and X-ray tomography imaging. The study will compare pore network models and custom two-phase flow CFD approaches, implemented in OpenFOAM and coupled with electrochemical processes, against experimental data to evaluate model accuracy and reliability. The insights gained will enhance the precision of macro-homogeneous models, such as those simulated within openFuelCell2, expanding its capabilities. Furthermore, this work will establish a comprehensive database for future studies, facilitating the integration of AI techniques to optimize porous media design and performance in electrochemical systems.
- Conduct literature research on multiphase flow dynamics.
- Create digital models of synthetic porous structures to enhance physical data analysis and interpretation.
- Employ pore network models to characterize the properties of these porous structures.
- Compare findings with experimental data and results from two-phase CFD simulations.
- Integrate insights into the OpenFOAM framework, openFuelCell2, as part of the workflow.

**Your Profile**:

- Undergraduate education with excellent grades in Material Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
- Good knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and/or electrochemistry
- Demonstrated experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics, C++, Linux, Python and OpenFOAM
- Willingness to learn and ability to think outside of the box
- Independent, self-motivated and responsible
- Fluency in English is mandatory
- Fluency in German is advantageous

**Our Offer**:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change We support you in your work with:

- Support from the scientists at IET-3 / IET-4, who have deep and diversified expertise in theoretical electrochemistry and materials modeling
- Open-minded and stimulating discussion culture
- Diverse opportunities to develop professional skills
- Excellent prospects and career opportunities in an ever-growing technology sector
- An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented topics
- Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your Master studies