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Unravelling the onset causes of Adiabatic Shear Banding in Ti- and W- alloys
This PhD project concerns the study of the fundamental microscopic mechanisms that lead and/or contribute to the formation of shear bands in Ti-based W-based alloys. Read more
Compact and responsive sorption thermal energy storages: material development, experimental characterisation and modelling
Thermal energy storages (TES) can be used in a wide range of applications including space heating & cooling and industrial processes. Read more
Development of next generation sustainable flexible food packaging materials
An enthusiastic materials science/engineering/chemistry student is required to work on an industrially sponsored R&D project that seeks to address challenges around the sustainability of flexible food packaging materials. Read more
Fabrication, testing and life time predicof bio-based biodegradable composites for aircraft interior panels
Composites are, besides aluminium, the most important materials for aerospace applications. Read more
PhD Project – School of Chemistry – Using experimental actinide chemistry to solve technical challenges in spent fuel and nuclear material management within the NDA Group.
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry of the Actinides funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). Read more
A New Experimental Technique for the Analysis of High Strain Rate Material Behaviour
Composite structures undergo dynamic loading during operation, such as a bird strike on a turbine blade, or the body of a car during a crash, so it is critical to understand and predict their response under these types of loading. Read more
Understanding Novel Tungsten High Entropy Alloys Ductile-Brittle & Irradiation Behaviour for Fusion, with UKAEA STEP
A 3.5-year UK PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Sandy Knowles within the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham. Read more
Fully-funded PhD studentship in Photonics
Duration of study: Full time - four years fixed term. Starting date: October 2022. Application deadline: 15th April 2022 (or until filled). Read more
New Electrochemical Based Polishing Methods for Processing Diamond Surfaces
New Electrochemical Mechanical Polishing Methods for Processing Diamond Surfaces. . Supervisor. Prof Julie V. Macpherson (Warwick Chemistry) Second supervisor. Read more
Enhancing the material performance of medical devices fabricated using Additive Manufacturing
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Metallic Systems (AMSCDT) is a joint venture between Dublin City University, University College Dublin, University of Sheffield, and University of Manchester. Read more
Fully funded PhD studentship in Photonics: 2D Material enhanced ATR and Raman chips for biomedical sensing applications
Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK students. 2D Material enhanced ATR and Raman chips for biomedical sensing applications. University of Southampton - Optoelectronics Research Centre. Read more
Development of Sustainable Mining Equipment using Novel Fracture Mechanics based Structural Design Optimisation
The aim of this PhD project is to develop a robust framework to experimentally and numerically investigate the fracture mechanics behaviour of mining machines. Read more
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Energy dissipation on Dirac and 2D material surfaces
We seek to obtain a deeper understanding of how energy dissipates on Dirac and two-dimensional materials. Read more
Understanding 2D material memristors by atomic resolution imaging
The relentless advance of Moore's Law, and the evermore powerful computational capabilities it has gifted us through continued device miniaturisation, will soon cease. Read more
Development of low-cost ultra-high performance low-carbon concrete
According to the Portland Cement Association (PCA), ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is ‘‘a high-strength, ductile material formulated by combining Portland cement, silica fume, quartz flour, fine silica sand, high range water reducer, water, and steel or organic fibres. Read more