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  Harvesting energy from plants - developing new technology to harvest energy from plants.


   Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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  Dr Paulo Rocha, Prof Peter Wilson  No more applications being accepted  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

The bioelectronics laboratory at the University of Bath is looking for a PhD student to work in the development of new technology to harvest energy from plants.

The PhD candidate will devise and test an energy harvesting circuit, and will combine electrophysiological techniques with confocal imaging to investigate electroactive plants.

The project represents a unique and exciting opportunity for a student that wants to develop a background on electronics, bioelectronics and energy. Specifically, on new electrophysiology approaches, comprising advanced materials and devices that could lead to efficient and self-sustained energetic solutions.

Applicants with any queries may contact Dr Rocha via email: [Email Address Removed].


Funding Notes

Home/EU awards cover tuition fees, training support fee of £1,000/annum, and stipend of at least £14,553 (17/8 rate) for a duration of 3-3.5 years.
Overseas awards (3 years): Provides tuition fee, £1000 per year Training Support Grant, but no stipend.

Successful applicants will ideally have graduated (or be due to graduate) with an undergraduate Masters first class degree and/or MSc distinction (or overseas equivalent).

Any English language requirements must be met at the time of application.

We welcome applications from self/externally funded students year round.

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