Modelling the growth of thin film coatings on window glass (MA/RS-AGC/2018)

Application details:
Reference number: MA/RS-AGC/2018
Start date of studentship: 1 October 2018
Closing date for applications: 16 August 2018
Interview date: Flexible but soon as possible, probably by Skype.

Supervisors: (50-50 split)
Primary supervisor: Roger Smith, School of Science
Secondary supervisor: Steven Kenny, Department of Materials

The project is a collaboration between Loughborough University and Asahi Glass, based in Belgium, who produce sheet glass on which thin films are deposited to give enhanced thermal properties.

It will suit a student who has good computational and analytical skills and will develop models that are relevant to industry, which could potentially help to conserve energy and hence reduce global warming. The successful student will have a good career progression with skills that are equally applicable to academia or industry.

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 academic colleagues, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career.
The project involves a collaboration between the Mathematical Sciences Department and the Department of Materials. Both departments have represented core strengths at Loughborough for over 50 years.

Full Project Detail:
Doped zinc oxide layers are one of the components of multilayer thin film coatings grown on window glass to help reduce heat flow through the glass. The project will involve investigating the deposition of these coatings using atomistic modelling techniques in conjunction with Asahi Glass and the Universities of Mons and Namur in Belgium. The successful candidate will develop models that are applicable over long time scales using mathematical and computational techniques recently developed at Loughborough.

Find out more:
More information can be obtained by email from the Professor’s Roger Smith ([Email Address Removed]) and Steven Kenny ([Email Address Removed])

Entry requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, Computing, Material Science or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage and a keenness to learn about high performance computing is an essential requirement. An ability to work in a team and liaise with colleagues performing experiments is essential.

Contact details:
Name: Prof Roger Smith
Email address: [Email Address Removed]
Telephone number: 01509 223192

How to apply:

All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/

Please register for the online portal and then choose the PhD programme in the School of Mathematics.

Please quote reference number: MA/RS-AGC/2018