PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites

All UK vacanciesPhDPhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites

Physical and Environmental Sciences,Chemistry,Materials Science,Physics and Astronomy,Engineering and Technology,Aerospace Engineering,Production Engineering and Manufacturing,Metallurgy and Minerals Technology,Other Engineering

Short info about job

Company: Imperial College London

Hours: Full Time

Type / Role: PhD

Phone: +44-1294 3641387

Fax: +44-1407 7353393

E-mail: N\A

Site:

Detail information about job PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites. Terms and conditions vacancy

Applications are invited for a fully funded Ph.D. studentship in the field of fabrication and characterisation of lightweight metal composites reinforced by nanocarbon such as carbon nanotubes and graphene within the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London.

Nanoparticle reinforced lightweight materials with improved physical properties have attracted great attention due to their potential for saving energy by reducing the weight of vehicles and aircraft. This PhD project will focus on developing new methods to produce nanocarbon reinforced composite materials and on characterising their properties. The candidate will develop methods to disperse nanocarbon particles homogenously in light metal materials, and will measure physical properties including mechanical and electrical properties of the resulting composite structures. The microstructure of the composites will also be studied. Additionally, the reinforcing mechanisms acting in nanoparticle composites will be investigated by relating the experimental investigation to modelling approaches.

The project will directly benefit from the outstanding manufacturing and computational facilities at the Department of Aeronautics, as well as international collaborations with Universities in e.g. Germany and China. The main work location will be the central London South Kensington campus next to Hyde Park offering an excellent setting for furtherance of the project and for personal development in a variety of areas.

Applicants should have a strong background in materials science and engineering especially in metal materials, good knowledge in chemistry and engineering design. Experience with dispersion of nanoparticles is preferred. Demonstrated ability of autonomous experimental research and contribution to scientific publications is a plus. Applications are invited from candidates with (or who expect to gain) a first-class MEng/MSc degree (or equivalent) in Engineering.

“Funding is available for UK citizens and EU citizens who have resided in the UK for the past three years. The studentship is for 3.5 years and will provide full coverage of tuition fees and an annual tax free stipend of approximately £16,296.”

Informal enquiries and requests for additional information for this post can be made to: Dr. Qianqian Li via e-mail: [email protected]

Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact: Ms. Lisa Kelly by e-mail: [email protected]

To apply, please go to http://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/how-to-apply/

Start Date: Asap

Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer.

Responds for PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites on FaceBook

Read all comments for PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites. Leave a respond PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites in social networks. PhD Studentship in Nanocarbon (Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene) Reinforced Lightweight Metal Composites on Facebook and Google+