Key Information. Organisation: ICARE HUST. Location: China. Reference ID: 7ZQ4M

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1 Key Information Organisation: ICARE HUST Location: China Reference ID: 7ZQ4M Salary Description: Scholarship Details: 10 Undergraduates who are selected for this internship may apply for a 2,000 Fung Scholarship. Please see award conditions at 20 scholarships of 20,000 RMB (Chinese Yuan) will be provided by the employer to each successful candidate who is in their Fourth and Final year of undergraduate study, or at masters or DPhil level. Start Date: Flexible start date after June 26th 2018 Internship Duration: 8 weeks Application deadline: 09 April 2018 Organisation/Company Description China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy, abbreviated as CEICARE or ICARE, is the third Sino-European educational institute jointly initiated and established by the Chinese government and European Union after China Europe International Business School and China-EU School of Law. ICARE Projects are all about clean and renewable energy development, we are constituted by various subjects and research orientations. 23 projects are available for Oxford students to take part in. We offer fundamental Research Positions for undergraduates and advanced Research Positions for Seniors, Masters students and DPhil candidates. We also offer a cultural exchange program as an optional extra at the start of the internship. Project Details Please inform us clearly the POSITION CODES you are interested in your application. There is no limit to the number of positions you can express an interest in, interns can even apply for all of our projects, although we prefer applicants to be specific and clear. Please note there are two types of project: 1. Advanced Research Positions for Final year Undergraduates (i.e. at Masters Level) and DPhil candidates. (Position Codes #1-#19) 2. Fundamental Research Positions for Undergraduates. (Position Codes #20-#23) Please note that project #5 is also available to Undergraduates. We also offer an optional cultural exchange program at the start of the internship. (please note that a fee applies). Successful candidates will need to use their scholarship to cover living expenses as listed here. Position Code: #1 Agricultural and forestry wastes are used as raw materials and made into various shapes (such as massive, granular, etc.) by pulverizing, mixing, extruding and drying processes, synthesizing a new and promising type of clean fuel that can be directly burned --BP (Biomass Pellet). The main tasks of

2 this internship is to combine inexhaustible solar energy resources with huge reserves of biomass resources. Using experimental-level simulated sunlight concentrating rapid photo-thermal heat-up device (500 ~ 1000K/s, with independent intellectual property rights), to investigate the pyrolysis and combustion characteristics of BMF in the process of rapid heating, in order to study the technology route of photo-thermal BMF pyrolysis and the application prospect of solar light photothermal ignition. High-speed cameras, millisecond temperature monitoring system, TG, MS, GC-MS, GC and UV will be the main characterization equipment in this study. The results will help researchers find much more efficient use of BMF in future. Applicant Profile: candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics Engineering, etc. Position Code: #2 This is a practical engineering project. Interns will join students and professors to conduct research in the FDD (fault detection, diagnosis) and Fault-tolerant Control of the air-condition system and equipment using machine learning methods. The research work includes: (1) Energy performance analysis of the system and equipment under the thermodynamic fault and the sensor fault conditions using data mining methods; (2) Simulation of the thermodynamic system coupled with the control system for the air-condition system and its equipment; (3) Design and validation of the fault tolerant control strategies for the faulty system based on machine learning methods. (4) English grammar and polishing papers to meet the requirements of international journals. This will be specified according to the background of interests and skills of the interns. Applicant Profile: Candidates from related backgrounds: Energy and power engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Automatic control, Mechanical engineering. Position Code: #3 Our group specializes in resources (such as energy and water) and environmental emissions (such as greenhouse gas and air pollutants) footprint accounting and analysis for economies at various scales, using tools such as input-output techniques. Interns will join the group to help investigate the environmental impacts of production or consumption activities in global, national or regional economies. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics, etc. We are particularly interested in students who are striving for finding policy solutions/suggestions for energy and environmental issues. Position Code: #4 Interns will join the students and University professors to conduct research in CO2 catalytic reduction using solar energy. The novel nanoscale catalysts will be prepared and used to convert the big greenhouse gas CO2 to valuable products under the radiation of solar energy. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly nanomaterials science, chemistry or chemical engineering science, photocatalytic reaction science, etc.

3 Position Code: #5 The Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) is an energy saving technology that utilizes the shallow geothermal energy for the building heating and cooling systems. However, the installation of a GSHP system is costly, which is an obstacle of popularizing GSHP systems. A large portion of the cost comes from the improper design of the borehole heat exchanger (BHE), while the thermal performance of the BHE is highly affected by the effective thermal conductivity of the ambient soil. Therefore, it is very important to determine the thermal properties of underground ambient during the design of the BHE. To determine the effective thermal properties of the soil, which is normally with moist, the TRT (Thermal Response Test) is the main technique that currently used in the field. However, the measurement is quite site-specific and dependent on the test results from the pilot borehole. Several macroscopic physical models and empirical correlations are proposed on the basis of component properties, space distributions and mock-up experimental data of the soil. However, these methods are highly dependent on several empirical parameters without physical meanings. In this study, the impacts of soil structure on the heat and mass transfer underground will be investigated both experimentally and numerically. The simulation results will be compared with the experimental findings from laboratory tests. Goals and Tasks designed for undergraduates and fresh Master students: Experimental study on the meso-structure and its impact on the heat and mass transfer of ground soil. Design of the test instrument; Preparation of test samples and the determination of the main properties; Thermal conductivity measurement of dry and moist samples; Data analysis between modelling and experimental results (including uncertainty and sensitivity analysis). Applicant Profile: Those interested in heat and mass transfer and it would be better if the applicant has some lab experience. Goals and Tasks designed for higher grade Master students and PhD candidates: Numerical study on the meso-structure and its impact on the heat and mass transfer of ground soil. Reconstruction of the soil sample (QSGS method and Monte-Carlo fractal method); Two-phase LBM (Lattice Boltzmann method) model for dry samples; Three-phase LBM model for unsaturated, moist samples; Data analysis between modelling and experimental results Applicant Profile: Those interested in heat and mass transfer and a background in modelling. Position Code: #6 Nanostructured fabrication for solar fuel generation. Photocatalysts have drawn great attention in both industrial and scientific communities due to their potential applications in energy and environmental related fields, such as hydrogen production. With incident photons energies being larger than the band gap of a photocatalyst, electrons are excited to the conduction bands, resulting in the generation of electron hole pairs. These photo-generated electrons and holes can react with H2O and cause the evolution of H2 and O2 via water splitting reactions. Our group is investigating high efficiency, low cost, and environmentally benign hetero junction systems to produce hydrogen fuel from solar energy. Interns will work with doctoral students on fabricating nanostructured solar fuel device via sol-gel, anodization, atomic layer

4 deposition and other related methods. They will work on electrochemical station and microscopic characterization to measure composition, microscopic structure, and solar fuel generation efficiency. Applicant Profile: Candidates with backgrounds in Energy and power engineering, Solar energy, Renewable energy source, Automatic control, Mechanical engineering. Some prior knowledge on materials synthesis and characterization are preferred. Candidates should desirably demonstrate some understanding of the fundamentals of solid state physics/electronics, and have hands-on experience of electrochemical stations, and microscopic characterization. Position Code: #7 Interns will research and develop an advanced device concept which will enable efficient and stable perovskite solar cells and modules. The devices will be based on screen-printing technique and inexpensive carbon materials. Tasks and responsibilities will be: - In-depth study of a topic with high relevance to the perovskite solar cells technology - Development of novel additives for high efficient and stable perovskite solar cells - Combination of device preparation and characterization by a variety of techniques: electrical characterization, PL, SEM, XRD, etc. - Translating relevant research topics into experimental plans and their execution together with the team members - Working in a multidisciplinary research environment - Reporting technical progress both in written and oral form on a regular basis Position Code: #8 Interns will learn to fabricate efficient and stable perovskite solar cells and modules. The devices will be based on screen-printing technique and inexpensive carbon materials. The training will involve: - Thinking, communicating and writing in a scientific manner - Getting used to a research environment and visiting some highly related industry - Combination of device preparation and characterization by a variety of techniques: electrical characterization, PL, SEM, XRD, etc. - Translating relevant research topics into experimental plans and their execution together with the team members - Reporting technical progress both in written and oral form on a regular basis Position Code: #9 Interns will design a parabolic trough or dish solar collector by using Soltrace or other software according the given geographical position, output power and other parameters. Applicant Profile: Candidates from Energy and Power Engineering, Solar Energy, Renewable energy source, Automatic control, Mechanical Engineering. Position Code: #10 Current concern about limited energy resources, coupled with the need to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, has brought about demand for rechargeable batteries with reversible and efficient electrochemical energy storage and conversion. Rechargeable batteries cover applications in many fields including portable electronic consumer devices, electric vehicles, and large-scale electricity storage in smart or intelligent grids. The performance of rechargeable batteries depends essentially on the thermodynamics and kinetics of the electrochemical reactions involved in the components

5 (i.e., the anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator) of the cells. It is highly desirable to develop advanced batteries with large capacity, high energy and power density, high safety, long cycle life, fast response, and low cost. This project aims to develop high-performance energy materials for electrochemical energy-storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and supercapacitors. Interns can choose a research topic of interest. Applicant Profile: Candidates with a background in chemistry or materials science. Position Code: #11 The project is about the waste heat recycle using thermoelectric generator. This research topic came from a Chinese famous company. We try to design a new prototype to recycle a stove fire waste heat and generate electricity. The work for the applicants is to do a literature review about gas combustion simulation, and participate in the prototype design and build. Position Code: #12 This project is about chip cooling using a metal foam radiator. We have done some experiment work on this topic, but now need to further study the proposed novel structure of the radiator. It s noneconomic if we always conduct experiments to improve our new ideas. So, we try to do some simulation work. This project needs to learn simulation software, build simulation model and analyse the simulation results. The experiment results will be used to validate the simulation results. Applicant Profile: Those with experience in simulation work. Position Code: #13 Energy consumption in society is mainly in three parts: buildings, transportation and industry. The building energy consumption is about 1/3 of the total energy consumption. Interns will join the research team to conduct research in building energy system, which focuses on system simulation, optimization of design and control. The research work includes: (1) Internet of Energy smart grid connecting energy anywhere anytime (2) Building energy savings (3) Ground source heat pump system building heating/cooling utilizing geothermal energy Applicant Profile: Candidates with an engineering background. Position Code: #14 Energy-land-water nexus of PV systems. Interns will join our group to conduct research in the internal connection among water, land and energy of a PV system. After discussing the various external factors that can affect the development and performance of PV systems, we try to figure out the PV potential over a specific region in a scientific way. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly environmental ecology science, solar photovoltaic science and energy economics and management science, etc. We are particularly interested in students who are concerned about environmental protection, pollution reduction, and demonstrate information collection and data processing capabilities. Students capable of energy modelling are highly welcomed. Position Code: #15

6 Assessments of water-energy-land-food nexus for biomass energy systems. Interns will join the students and University professors to conduct research in assessments for biomass utilization systems. The water-energy-land-food nexus will be studied and used to develop knowledge about the correlation between renewable energy and its surroundings. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly energy modelling, energy economics, management science and systems ecology, etc. We are particularly interested in students who are concerned about environmental protection, pollution reduction, and demonstrate information collection and data processing capabilities. Students capable of energy modelling are highly welcomed. Position Code: #16 Development of potential adsorbents for CO2 capture Interns will join the students and University professors to conduct research in CO2 adsorption by metal-organic frameworks-based adsorbents. The novel adsorbent will be prepared according to the theoretical prediction, and then will betested for CO2 adsorption capacity and selectivity. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly nanomaterials science, chemistry or chemical engineering science, etc. Position Code: #17 Research skill training in EEC Lab The Porous Materials (PM) Lab focuses on gas adsorption such as CO2 adsorption, air purification, and interfacial phenomena such as structural and dynamical properties of interfacial gases and liquids. Interns will join students and University professors to learn basic simulation skills about porous materials and their interfacial properties, and share talent ideas in PM Lab. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in engineering science and technology, particularly nanomaterials science, chemistry or chemical engineering science, photocatalytic reaction science, etc. Position Code: #18 Solar-Driven Thermochemical Gasification of Carbonaceous Feedstock Interns will join students and University professors to conduct research in gasification of carbonaceous feedstock using concentrated solar energy. The obtained energy-rich and high-quality syngas (synthesis gas a mixture of CO and H2) can be used as a combustion fuel, e.g. for cement kilns or in IGCC-plants for power generation, or further processed to H2 or liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in engineering, applied physics, chemical engineering, material science or related disciplines. Experience in one or more of the following areas: thermal, thermochemical and/or electrochemical systems, heat and mass transfer, numerical methodes, semiconductor and/or photoactive materials. Knowledge of any programming language (Fortran, C++), Matlab and commercial/open source computational multi-physis software (Ansys, Fluent, Comsol, OpenFoam) are desirable. Position Code: #19 Research skill training in Solar Fuel Lab Solar Fuel Labis focus on is aimed at the advancement of the thermal and chemical engineering sciences applied to renewable energy technologies. The research focus comprises high temperature heat/mass transfer phenomena and multi phase reacting flows, with applications in concentrated

7 solar power and fuels production. Interns will join students and University professors to learn some basic experimental skills about solar gasification and novel facilities such as solar simulator, and share talent ideas in Solar Fuel Lab. Applicant Profile:Candidates from a range of fields in engineering, applied physics, chemical engineering, material science or related disciplines. Experience in one or more of the following areas: thermal, thermochemical and/or electrochemical systems, heat and mass transfer, numerical methodes, semiconductor and/or photoactive materials. Knowledge of any programming language (Fortran, C++), Matlab and commercial/open source computational multi-physis software (Ansys, Fluent, Comsol, OpenFoam) are desirable. Position Code: #20 Rapid heating has been a technical bottleneck for research and industry. There is an urgent need for experimental study and industrial application of cheap and efficient high-speed heating systems. Self-developed photo-thermal device has achieved rapid and cost-effective heating. The main task of this internship is to optimize the photo-thermal heating system by means of optics, gray body materials, mechanical and electric control devices etc., to realize the effective control of the system based on the existing rapid heating in order to meet the requirements of practical applications. The achievements of the research will become the key technology of the control system applied in the new generation photo-thermal heating device. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in science and technology, particularly Optical engineering, Mechanical engineering, engineering, physics etc. Position Code: #21 This is a practical engineering project. Interns will join students and professors to conduct fundamental research in the air-condition system and machine learning. The research work includes: (1) In-depth understanding of the operation of refrigeration and air conditioning and control theory; (2) Learning to write machine learning code, including neural networks, support vector machines and more.; (3)Understanding the application of machine learning methods in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. (4)English grammar and polishing of papers to meet the requirements of international journals. Applicant Profile: Candidates should have related academic backgrounds: Energy and power engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering, Automatic control, Mechanical engineering. Position Code: #22 Energy Environment Catalytic Labis focus on energy catalytic such as CO2 photocatalytic reduction to get CH fuel, and environmental catalytic such as reduce mercury emission by catalytic oxidation. Interns will join students and University professors to learn some basic experimental skills about catalytic reaction system and novel facilities such as In-situ FTIR, and share talent ideas in EEC Lab. Applicant Profile: Candidates from a range of fields in engineering science and technology, particularly nanomaterials science, chemistry or chemical engineering science, photocatalytic reaction science, etc. Position Code: #23

8 Interns will join our group to learn some basic research skills like renewable energy development status and policy, academic literature reading, data collection and processing, etc. They are encouraged to propose their own idea and outlines under our general theme, and also welcomed to share their ideas with us. Applicant Profile: Students from a range of fields in engineering science and technology, particularly solar photovoltaic science, energy economics and management science, environmental ecology science, etc. We are particularly interested in students who are concerned about the environmental protection and pollution reduction. Applicant Profile The project details give information about the subject backgrounds required. In general, we are particularly interested in students who are looking to embark on an academic research career in the future, and have already demonstrated strong research potential. Keen, engaged students, curious to learn, and wanting to experience new techniques and approaches in a variety of cutting edge problems in science. No knowledge of Chinese is necessary, but interns are encouraged to learn during their time here. English is our language of instruction and work. Area of Study: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Year of Study: Undergraduate - Second Year (4 year course) Undergraduate - Second Year (3 year course) Undergraduate - Penultimate Year (Third Year, 4 year course) Postgraduate Taught (Masters) Postgraduate Research (MPhil/DPhil/PhD) Apply for this internship 1. You will need the internship reference ID for this post, which can be found at the top of this page 2. Our internships are posted and managed thanks to our colleagues at the Internship Office, through CareerConnect. Simply log in with your University of Oxford SSO as an Oxford Student 3. Once you have accessed the portal, you will find the internships under Vacancy Search - Current Vacancies and you can then search by Reference ID under Advanced Search 4. Each internship description will describe How to Apply