For those with a degree in chemical engineering who want to pursue a PhD in Germany, what fields of study are relatively suitable? Please be specific, O(∩_∩)O! ）

In the field of energy, one can look into the chemical conversion of biomass energy, carbon dioxide capture, and theoretical research on catalysts, among other things. These areas are being studied quite a lot these days. You could look at TUHH, Darmstadt, Stuttgart, Munich, as well as schools in North Rhine-Westphalia. Doctoral positions in Germany in this field are considered a form of employment; there aren’t many projects available at the moment, and the positions tend to be given to locals, so it might be difficult to find one. It is recommended to learn German well to facilitate communication. If you have strong academic skills, the application process will be much easier; after all, what matters is the ability to get work done. Wish the original poster good luck!

Reply to 1# pennycrystal: As far as I know, Germany is doing very well in biogas production!

This post was last edited by qugd on 2011-11-4 at 11:34. You are going to Germany to study; asking here what books are suitable for Chinese people to read – isn’t that like trying to fish in the wrong place? You need to go to Germany and ask around to see what specialties doctoral students there prefer. The characters printed in books from Germany and those in books from China are different; it’s hard for netizens to say for sure. Additionally, there are a few things from Germany that I personally think are excellent: kitchen knives, dark beer, cameras, and perfumes. There are two Germans who will remain unforgettable to me for life: one is the old man with a big beard, Marx; the books he wrote helped people around the world understand by whom and in what ways we had our sweat and blood exploited ； Another one is Romy Schneider; the movies she acted in, along with her image, always make me want to marry an old woman like her.

I just attended a lecture by someone; Germany does a good job in the comprehensive utilization of biomass energy, and their precision chemical processing equipment is also excellent

Reply to 2# readeryu84 O(∩_∩)O Thank you; I want to go abroad for a PhD, as that is a very important goal for me. O(∩_∩)O Thank you

Reply to 6# pennycrys: In my experience, it’s not easy to find doctoral positions in the fields of chemical engineering and energy at German universities that are oriented toward industry; there are too many applicants for too few positions (usually, there are 20 or 30 applicants for each position, and some research institutes prefer to give these positions to graduates from their own university or those who have done research there). University professors with a more theoretical focus, or research institutes that do not have their own pool of researchers (such as the Max Planck Institute and the Fraunhofer Institute–which also focus on applied research) may have more opportunities. The original poster can take a closer look at the research areas of their professors; if they are interested in any of them, they can get in touch and apply further. Furthermore, other universities in Europe, such as Chalmers University in Sweden and the University of Vienna in Austria, are key participants in EU research projects related to biomass fluidized-bed gasification. The original poster can think about what they want to learn, and then look for well-known research institutions in the field. With this idea in mind, I hope the original poster will think more about it and apply more often, so as to find a suitable place as soon as possible!

Reply to 10# readeryu84: Keep it up↖(^ω^)↗O(∩_∩)O Thank you! ! !