Deadline for Applications: 20 August 2012
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Earliest start date: September 1, 2012The Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering in the
School has available three strategic studentships in following main
areas of activities, the mechanical properties of human and animal
tissue to develop models at a range of scales for the dynamic modulus
of soft tissue in humans to support diagnostic work based on
instrumented palpation. The model will first be developed at a
macroscopic scale, but it is envisaged that a multi-scale approach will
eventually be needed taking into account features as small as one
micron. The second area is the asymmetric compound parabolic
concentrator which is one of the most promising technologies at the
moment for building integrated concentrated photovoltaic (BICPV)
applications to develop a BICPV system in conjunction with the
integration of Phase Change Material (PCM) that operates in the low
temperature region. The third area is the liquefied natural gas, (LNG)
study to develop floating liquefied gas terminals for offshore fields
and a chemical route to convert gas into liquid systems, easing
transport and subsequent utilisation, especially on gas absorption
systems, cryogenic cooling, gas-solid contacting for catalysed
reactions, utilising modelling together with unique experimental
facilities to explore key operating characteristics and develop
approaches to improve and optimise novel processing options.
Entry Requirements
You will have an MSc or MEng degree, or its equivalent, in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related discipline, good written and oral communication skills, and a genuine interest in research and in publishing your work. You will have an interest in mechanical modelling and biomechanics and, for preference, some exposure to finite element analysis; two-phase flow, heat transfer modelling and interest to work with solar photovoltaic devices; fluid flow and heat transfer with suitable background in dealing with topics of mass transfer and chemical kinetics.
Value of the Award
The awards cover tuition fees and a tax-free stipend for 36 months. For home/ EU students: total value £58k over 3 years (£15k annual stipend plus £4.35k fees). For overseas students: total value £72k over 3 years (£10k annual stipend plus £14.08k fees)
Closing date
The studentships will ideally start in September 2012, but will remain open until early November, unless filled.
Application procedure
To apply, please send a copy of your CV, one page document (maximum 1000 words) explaining your research interest/motivation, your academic transcripts and the names of two academic referees to Dr Baixin Chen (b.chen@hw.ac.uk).
Entry Requirements
You will have an MSc or MEng degree, or its equivalent, in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related discipline, good written and oral communication skills, and a genuine interest in research and in publishing your work. You will have an interest in mechanical modelling and biomechanics and, for preference, some exposure to finite element analysis; two-phase flow, heat transfer modelling and interest to work with solar photovoltaic devices; fluid flow and heat transfer with suitable background in dealing with topics of mass transfer and chemical kinetics.
Value of the Award
The awards cover tuition fees and a tax-free stipend for 36 months. For home/ EU students: total value £58k over 3 years (£15k annual stipend plus £4.35k fees). For overseas students: total value £72k over 3 years (£10k annual stipend plus £14.08k fees)
Closing date
The studentships will ideally start in September 2012, but will remain open until early November, unless filled.
Application procedure
To apply, please send a copy of your CV, one page document (maximum 1000 words) explaining your research interest/motivation, your academic transcripts and the names of two academic referees to Dr Baixin Chen (b.chen@hw.ac.uk).
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