The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project commencing in October 2021.
Project team: Dr Matthew Cole, Dr Adelina Ilie
Informal queries should be directed to: Dr Matthew Cole - [Email Address Removed]
Project:
Nanotechnology continues to dramatically shape the modern world and is a proving an essential tool in solving many of the World’s most pressing challenges, from responsible and sustainable energy use to advanced healthcare. Materials can now be grown atom-by-atom, targeting applications with entirely new form and function. 2D nanomaterials present exciting platforms upon which to build a new generation of electronics; from flexible transparent circuits for healthcare monitoring, to new forms of nano-electronic switching devices, their unique properties have unprecedented potential across many industries. Nevertheless, much work remains on understanding and scaling the growth of these new materials, many of which have yet to be produced in the laboratory and even fewer have gained any industry traction, often as a result of esoteric labbased approaches to production.
This project will explore the growth of the new 2D nanomaterial group, the Xenes, focussing particularly on the new 2D Boron material, Borophene. Through the use of new salt-assisted growth approaches, this project will use the Nano Lab’s established chemical vapour deposition reactors with the applicant developing commercially viable and scalable growth and transfer methodologies of the as-grown 2D materials. Cosupervision with Dr Ilie will enable access to state-of-the-art scanning probe microscopes for investigation and correlation of atomic and electronic structure of the synthesised materials, directly demonstrating wide ranging unique physical phenomena.
Interfacing between the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and the Centre for Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Biodevices, the Vacuum Nano Electronics Research group headed by Dr. Cole is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, applied research group producing globally impactful technological solutions through the development of applied nanotechnologies, leveraging unique 2D and 1D nanomaterial growth reactors and inhouse measurement tools. This expertise is complemented through a synergetic relationship with Dr Ilie’s group in Physics, with its international reputation in both fundamental science of 2D materials and their translational applications.
The successful candidate will be interested in nanomaterials and nanotechnology with a preference for experimental work. A hands-on approach and a background in nanomaterial growth or advanced metrology are advantageous, though not essential. The student will have the opportunity to design entirely new experiments; and will develop a balanced range of nanomaterial growth and physical characterisation, device integration, and measurements skills, through engagements across multiple University departments, and with international collaborators in China and the USA, as well as London, Oxford and Cambridge.
Candidate Requirements:
Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, an undergraduate Masters first class degree or MSc distinction (or equivalent from non-UK top-tier University). English language entry requirements must be met at the time of application to be considered for funding, see Postgraduate English language requirements for international students (bath.ac.uk)
Application:
Formal applications should be made via the University of Bath’s online application form for a PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Please ensure that you state the full project title and lead supervisor name on the application form. Please state if you intend to apply for a Global Doctoral Scholarship as part of the URSA PhD studentship competition.
https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RDUEE-FP01&code2=0015
More information about applying for a PhD at Bath may be found here:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-study/
Expected start date: 4 October 2021
Fee status:
Information may be found on our fee status guidance webpage, on the GOV.UK website and on the UKCISA website.
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