Nanocomposite bearing materials for next generation high performance/low emission internal combustion engine applications

The University of Exeter’s College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, in partnership with Daido Metal Co Ltd European Technical Centre, is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship sponsored by the Royal Society to commence as soon as possible or by April 2019. For eligible students the studentship will cover UK/EU tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £14,777 for 4 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. The student would be based in the Functional Nanomaterials laboratory in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University’s Streatham campus in Exeter, and involved in onsite experimental works at Daido’s premises.

Location:

Engineering, Exeter

Academic Supervisors:
Professor Yanqiu Zhu, University of Exeter
Drs Adam Y Zhang and Ignacio Tudela, Daido Metal Co Ltd, European Technical Centre

This PhD project is designed to tackle the key technical challenges of bearing for high performance large-bore internal combustion engine applications, to obtain advanced nanocomposites bearing lining materials with well-balanced fatigue and tribological properties to offer high lubrication efficiency and reduced fuel consumption and NOx/CO2 emission.
This award provides annual funding to cover UK/EU tuition fees and a tax-free stipend. For students who pay UK/EU tuition fees the award will cover the tuition fees in full, plus at least £14,777 per year tax-free stipend.
The studentship will be awarded on the basis of merit for 4 years of full-time study to commence as soon as possible or in September 2018.