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Dr O Adegoke No more applications being accepted Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Dundee United Kingdom Analytical Chemistry Forensic Science Inorganic Chemistry Materials Science Physical Chemistry Synthetic Chemistry

School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee

About the Project

Viral infections represent a serious threat to the global economy as well as public health. Contaminated water, bodily fluids and/or food are channels through which viral infections spread rapidly and cause death in animals and humans worldwide. Significant concerns have been raised from the global pandemic caused by increased viral outbreaks. Thus, accurate (both sensitive and selective) and rapid detection of viruses could mean the difference between life and death when a person is infected with the virus. Antibodies, DNA or RNA probes, and molecular imprinted polymers have been the receptors used in mainstream nanobiosensors research. Hence, the aim of the project is to develop highly sensitive, selective, low-cost, rapid and non-destructive electrochemical and fluorescence biosensors for virus diagnosis using advanced nanomaterials surface functionalized with the above-named receptors. Nanomaterials of interest will be hybrid nanostructured systems that could combine two or more of metal nanoparticles, metal oxide nanoparticles, semiconductor quantum dots or carbon nanomaterials.

We are looking for a research driven, problem solving and highly motivated student with an excellent degree in chemistry and materials science to join our interdisciplinary team working at the forefront of challenges in virus diagnostics. The ability to think outside the box and come up with cutting-edge research ideas will be a unique advantage.

Funding Notes

The studentship is based at the School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee and would involve collaboration with Dr Zhugen Yang at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University and MIP Discovery Ltd. Informal inquiries can be made to Dr Oluwasesan Adegoke ([Email Address Removed]) .
Scottish/rest of the UK and Irish students are eligible for fully funded studentships including fees and an annual stipend of £17668. International students as defined by the University fee status assessment (https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/fee-status-assessment) may be admitted to the programme but will be required to pay full overseas fees and costs if accepted.

Where will I study?

University of Dundee

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