This interdisciplinary project has been developed in collaboration with Prof. Mike Reading and is based on Prof. Reading’s previous experience of development of nanoscale surface imaging techniques Nano-TA and Nano-IR.

All current near-field methods of analysis rely on exploiting interactions between the tip of the AFM and the sample within an external field. In the new approach material is selectively removed from the surface and then analysed. Use of the appropriate software enables the analytical data to be correlated with the changes in the surface of the sample; this can be undertaken at the nanoscale.  One of the objectives of the project is to enable a more detailed analysis of the data obtained so that tomography can be achieved. The work at Greenwich is part of a collaboration with Huddersfield University; its world-class metrology facilities will be used for surface characterisation.

The development of the foregoing approach will enrich our scientific knowledge of the interactions between materials, assess the effectiveness of industrial processes (i.e. mixing, milling, homogenisation, and compaction) and drive the design and pre-formulation of pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products resulting in more effective and stable products.

For further information please contact the supervisor: Dr. Milan Antonijevic, emailM.Antonijevic<στο>gre.ac.uk, Tel: 0208 331 9841.

Bursary available (subject to satisfactory performance):

Year 1: £13,863

Year 2: In line with RCUK rate         

Year 3: In line with RCUK rate

In addition, the successful candidate will receive a contribution to tuition fees equivalent to the university’s Home/EU rate for the duration of their scholarship. International applicants will need to pay the remainder tuition fee of £7,279 for the 2014/15 session and is subject to an annual increase. Scholarships are available for three years from the date scholars first register as an MPhil/PhD student with the university. Scholarships are available for full-time study only. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (UK or UK equivalent) or a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s in a relevant discipline.

For additional information about the scholarship and links to the application form please go to:http://www2.gre.ac.uk/research/study/studentships 

Please read this information before making an application. Applications need to be made online viahttp://www2.gre.ac.uk/research/study/apply/application_process.

No other form of application will be considered.

All applications must include the following information.  Applications not containing these documents will not be considered.

• Scholarship Reference Number (Ref) – included in the personal statement section together with your personal statement as to why you are applying

• a research proposal *

• a CV including 2 referees *

• academic qualification certificates/transcripts and IELTs/English Language certificate if you are an international applicant *

*upload to the supporting information section of the application form. Attachments need to be in PDF format.

The closing date for applications is midnight (UTC) on 21^st January 2015.