Vacancy information
This position is within the Materials and Catalysis Laboratory led by Dr Feng Ryan Wang. The project aims at developing new imaging techniques for heterogeneous catalysts in nitric acid production and emission control catalysis.
Studentship description
This project will be mainly focus on the use of synchrotron X-ray based imaging, spectroscopy and diffraction techniques for catalyst characterization and catalyst development. In particular, the student is expected to use XRF, XANES, XRD and SEM imaging of the metal gauze catalysts for selective NH3 oxidation to NO. The duties and responsibilities include:
-Design and install plug flow reactors for oxidation reactions.
-Evaluate the catalytic performance.
-Perform in situ X-ray study to probe the reaction intermediate and understand the reaction mechanism. These studies will be mainly carried out at Diamond Light Source in the UK.
-Base on the existing understanding to improve and optimize the catalyst performance.
Person specification
Candidates are expected to have a bachelor or master degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or physics. The candidate is expected to have previous experience in working with heterogeneous catalysis or have experience working with spectroscopy such as XPS, XAFS and Raman spectroscopy. The candidate should have good understanding in inorganic and physical chemistry. Those specifications will be evaluated during the interview.
Eligibility
Applicants should have a bachelors or masters degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or physics.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through: https://evision.ucl.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RRDCENSING01&code2=0035
Please nominate Dr Ryan Wang as supervisor and include a statement of interest.
For informal enquiries, please contact: [Email Address Removed]
For further information on the MPhil/PhD course as well as the recruitment and selection process, please click on the link below:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemical-engineering/study/mphilphd
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