Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £17,668 (2022-23 UKRI rate) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 19th January 2023 |
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Closes: | 6th March 2023 |
Reference: | renu2303 |
Award Summary
100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £17,668 (2022-23 UKRI rate).
Overview
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU) is a collaborative doctoral training programme run by the Universities of Northumbria, Newcastle and Durham. In addition to undertaking an individual scientific research project described below at one of the three partner Universities, doctoral candidates will engage with added value training opportunities for example in business, innovation and internationalisation through a 4-year training programme that has been designed to maximise the benefits of a cohort approach to doctoral training.
This project seeks to develop devices that use sunlight to generate “clean” fuel, such as hydrogen from water or hydrocarbons from CO2. The research is at the interface between chemistry, physics and chemical engineering. To support the development of photoelectrochemical devices, it will further our understanding of light-induced charge transfer and chemical reactivity at semiconductor electrode surfaces, by using advanced spectroscopy under operational conditions (light and applied bias) and surface characterisation. The results will inform the design of better light-active electrodes through nanostructuring, surface modification and tuning of the electrolyte. These materials will be incorporated in devices and the performance evaluated under simulated sunlight. The outcomes will be communicated through publications, presentations at the Solar Fuels Network meetings and public engagement activities.
Number Of Awards
1
Start Date
18 Sept 2023
Award Duration
4 years
Application Closing Date
6 Mar 2023
Sponsor
Supervisors
Prof Elizabeth Gibson (Newcastle University), Dr Devendra Tiwari (Northumbria University)
Eligibility Criteria
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum 2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject or subject relevant to the proposed PhD project. Enthusiasm for research, the ability to think and work independently, excellent analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential requirements.
Home and international applicants (inc. EU) are welcome to apply and if successful will receive a full studentship. Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills.
International applicants may require ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance.
How To Apply
You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal
Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.
Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:
You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Questions’ section:
Contact Details
Elizabeth.Gibson@newcastle.ac.uk
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