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Prof stephen Evans, Dr K Critchley No more applications being accepted Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Leeds United Kingdom Analytical Chemistry Biotechnology Medical Physics Materials Science Physics Physical Chemistry

About the Project

In this project, we will develop new approaches for the controlled synthesis of novel 2D nanomaterials. Optical properties and morphologies will be used to create a feedback mechanism to control the production of materials with the desired optical properties of materials made using droplet microfluidics. There is the possibility of combining this with artificial intelligence approaches for the designer growth of novel nanomaterials.

Once produced, the gold nanomaterials will be functionalised for quantitative lateral flow tests (LFTs) testing. We will use them with a multidisciplinary team developing new tests for bacterial infections. mobile devices. You will work with a multidisciplinary team across physical, biological and medical sciences and with our industrial partner Surescreen Diagnostics.

Funding Notes

A highly competitive School of Physics & Astronomy Studentship in support of the EPSRC REFUTE Grant, consisting of the award of fees at the UK fee rate together with a maintenance grant (currently £17,668 for session 2022/23) for 3.5 years. This opportunity is open to UK applicants only. All candidates will be placed into the School of Phsyics & Astronomy Studentship Competition and selection is based on academic merit.