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Dr Ed Long, Prof G Hargrave No more applications being accepted Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF2014). In choosing Loughborough for your research, you’ll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit from comprehensive support and guidance from our Doctoral College, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career.

Find out more: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/supporting-you/research/
Project detail
Understanding the transport and deposition of nano-particles within the human lung, whether delivering life-saving drugs or damaging material, is of vital importance. This research project will enable experimental investigation into flow-particle interactions using state-of-the-art optical diagnostic techniques in conjunction with physical lung models and controlled breath simulators. This work will develop much-needed insight into the fundamental physical interactions that occur during inhalation and aid mathematical model development.

The candidate undertaking this research will gain an in-depth understanding of multiphase flow, high-level skills in experimental techniques using optical-diagnostics, and experience of computational model development.

The PhD student will be supported by a dedicated and experienced supervisory team to enable the student to contribute to this important field within healthcare engineering.

Find out more: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/research/dynamics-thermofluids/

Start date of studentship: 01 October 2020.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering, physics, or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: thermofluids, fluid engineering, healthcare engineering.
How to apply
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical, Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering’.

Please quote reference number: SAM25.

Funding Notes

Applicants who apply for this project will be considered on a competitive basis in March 2020 against candidates shortlisted for this and other projects with the advert reference beginning ‘SAM’. Early submission is advised, and a complete application must be received before the advert’s closing date.

If successful, candidates will be awarded a 3-year school studentship providing a tax-free stipend and tuition fees at the UK/EU rate (currently £15,009 and £4,327, respectively, in 2019-20 which are likely to rise by 2020/21). Non-EU-nationals may apply but the studentship will cover the cost of the international tuition fee only.

Successful candidates will be notified by 26 March 2020.

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Where will I study?

Loughborough University

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Nano-Particle Transport and Deposition (SAM25)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering