Tailored Synthetic Design: a Modular Approach

Funding Details: Fees and maintenance at RCUK Level

Length of Award: 3 years (PhD)

Supervisor: Dr Tara Schiller

Project Overview:

For enhanced performance of materials for use in specialised applications such as coatings, membranes or biomaterials the development of techniques that deliver optimal control over polymer chemical structure, functionality and topology whilst providing adaptability to physical properties, such as flexibility and strength, is especially pressing. Such improvements will lead to more predictable and reliable performance properties.

The aims of this project are to 1) develop a modular synthetic toolbox that enables the preparation of polymer networks which allows for facile manipulation of their physical and mechanical properties, and 2) thus deliver a platform technology for the production of tailored designer polymers and composites through this efficient approach.

The successful candidate will be based in the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM) within Warwick Manufacturing Group.

Eligibility:

Due to funding restrictions, funding is available for well-qualified UK or EU students.  Other interested students are encouraged to apply but will need to seek alternative funding.

Candidates should hold a 1st or 2.1 degree in a related science or engineering discipline with a base knowledge in Materials Characterisation.

Application Details:

This project is available to start on 10^th March 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please contact Dr Tara Schiller by email (t.l.schiller<στο>warwick.ac.uk) with any information enquiries regarding this project.

Please complete our online enquiry form if you wish to apply for this project.