Solid Oxide Cell Stack Design Graduate Assistant ATAS

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The Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced Systems Laboratory is seeking a Graduate Assistant, starting Spring 2026, to assist with alternative stack designs. Alternative stack designs are being developed to enhance the effectiveness of power/energy modules that comprise open system electrochemical cells, with particular attention upon high temperature solid oxide cells. Specifically, preliminary analyses have shown that operational and physical design adjustments can increase efficiency at set production levels of power (fuel cells) and/or hydrogen (electrolyzers).

Additionally, there is the hypothesis that reversible electrochemical cells (i.e., those that switch between electrolytic and galvanic modes) may especially benefit. The Graduate Assistant would lead the overall investigation with emphasis upon simulations to further specify the nature of design/operational changes and quantify the benefits to efficiency, as well as planned pilot experiments.

Graduate Assistant

• Pursuing a Georgia Tech Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Must be registered for at least 3+ credit hours with your university
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

• Experience in 1 or more programming languages
• Interest/affinity for thermal systems design
• Task / team leadership experience
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas

1-2 Hours per Week

Not Applicable

None

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

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