Description
Based in the Materials Research Centre at Swansea University, the prime aim of this project is to understand the role of crystallographic texture on the biomedical properties of hexagonal metals. Different model textures of Ti and Mg alloys will be considered to understand the variations in biocompatibility, in particular corrosion behaviour and cell proliferation.
The study also aims to demonstrate the influence of different crystallographic planes on the properties of biomaterials and identify the routes to tailor bulk or surface texture to enhance the performance of biomedical implants. This research will utilise various micro-analytical tools including SEM, EDX and EBSD, corrosion studies and computer coding.
The successful student will join an exciting research community in one of the UK's leading engineering departments. The latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), ranked Engineering at Swansea as 8th in the UK overall.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Engineering - Materials Engineering
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend at RCUK levels (currently 13,863 p.a.) for 3 years subject to satisfactory progress.