Dr M Yaseen, Prof A Olabi
No more applications being accepted
Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Project Ref:PHDSS1723. Climate change targets by the Government include the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 50% on 1990 levels by 2025. Currently, 53% of Scotland’s energy consumption is used for heating, 74% of which is used for space heating. The fuel for heating is mainly gas (79%) which, as a fossil fuel, contributes towards our carbon footprint. Thus route to obtaining such targets include utilizing heat more efficiently both in commercial and domestic space.
This work would aim to investigate how surfactant based formulations can be further enhanced to provide improved heat transfer within central heating systems. The application of nanomaterials, surfactants, polymers and anticorrosive agents would be investigated as well a commercially available product, Endotherm from Endoenterprises Ltd who would be the industrial supervisors in collaboration with UWS. The application of surface tension, light scattering and neutron reflection may be utilised to investigate the physical properties and relationships of advanced energy efficient formulation.
Studentship is based in a multidisciplinary setting and particularly suitable for an enthusiastic chemist with a potential interest in engineering and energy transfer. The research is a collaborative effort thus the student would have potential to travel to Endoenterprises Ltd for collaborative industrial support.
Funding Notes
UWS is an inspiring, vibrant place to study with a growing research community; an important aspect of which is its outstanding and committed research students.
Successful candidates will receive an annual stipend of £14,553 per annum for three years and payment of tuition fees (current value £4200). Applicants are advised that funding will be considered as part of a competitive round and there is no guarantee that it will be awarded.
References
Studentships are open to Home/EU candidates with a first degree in a relevant discipline. Non-EU students can apply, but will not receive the stipend and will be required to pay fees.
How to apply:
Postgraduate Degree by Research Applications should be completed online at
http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/graduate-school/prospective-students/
Applications without all relevant documents will not be considered. Please quote the Project Reference Number.
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