Dr W Mirihanage, Prof S Haigh
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Power electronic devices that can operate at temperatures above 200°C are key to future advancements in the automotive, aerospace, energy and defence sectors, including energy and cost reduction. However, to enable such products improvements in high-temperature joining methods are urgently required to provide the necessary electrical, thermal and mechanical interconnections. Cutting edge ultra-fast characterisation tools will be used in this project to develop new environmentally friendly joining methods based on a quasi-ambient bonding technology platform. As a PhD student, you will pioneer the application of time resolved synchrotron X-ray imaging and high resolution electron microscopy to uncover the mechanism of solder bond formation for a new range of materials. These materials are being developed as part of a large research grant with partners at Loughborough University and Imperial College. Research student will experience regular visits to the Diamond Light Source (UK’s national synchrotron facility) and the ESRF- European Synchrotron. You will have the opportunity to present your work at national and international conferences and to travel to partner organisations for regular project meetings. While the precise details of the work can be tailored to the background and interests of the successful applicant. Post holder you will develop high level transferable skills in advanced data processing and image analysis, as well as experimental skills in the design and operation of cutting edge scientific instrumentation.
Funding Notes
Applicants should have or expect to achieve at least a 2.1 honours degree or Masters in Materials Science/Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or closely related subject.
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