International Scholarships

PhD Studentship Controlled Thermoplastic Polymer Adhesion to Materials Used in Electronics

Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

A novel manufacturing process developed at Loughborough University incorporates electronic and other components directly into plastic parts without the requirement for a circuit board. The process offers the potential to create completely new kinds of multifunctional, electronics enabled products. In addition products can be separated into their component parts at end-of-life ready for recycling, making the process intrinsically environmentally friendly.

Crucial to the reliability of products made using the process are the surface interactions between the components and the polymer. A student is sought to undertake a doctoral research programme, the aim of which will be to understand and subsequently control the adhesion of thermoplastic polymers to a range of materials used in electronics manufacture (metals, ceramics, polymers).

A PhD Studentship from the Innovative electronics Manufacturing Research Centre (IeMRC) is available to support the research. Subject to satisfactory progression, the Studentship will cover fees at the UK/EU student rate for three years, and in addition will pay a stipend of around £12,300 per annum. For high quality candidates from outside the EU top-up funding to cover the higher rate of student fees may be available. Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a first or upper second-class degree or MSc in a materials, physics, engineering or chemistry - related subject. Knowledge or experience of polymer science and engineering is especially welcomed.

To express an interest or for more details please contact:

Dr Patrick Webb
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Loughborough University,
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
tel:+44 (0)1509 227678
e-mail: D.P.Webb@lboro.ac.uk

For an application pack and details of admissions requirements please contact:

Ms J R Mason
Research Administrator
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Loughborough University,
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
e-mail: J.R.Mason@lboro.ac.uk

PLEASE QUOTE REF: DPW091006 ON APPLICATION FORM AND ENQUIRY.

The closing date for applications is: 10th November 2006

Tags: chemistry, Electronics, engineering, Ph.D.-Studentship, Physics