PhD Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling

Course summary

• Undertake doctoral research in the diverse field of Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling
• Learn advanced techniques, utilise cutting-edge technology and benefit from expert tutelage
• Contribute to the acclaimed work of the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)
• Join a vibrant research community, with a cohort of 100 PhD students

This course allows you to undertake research into a specific area of materials and fluid flow modelling. This varied subject encompasses everything from liquid crystals and polymers to hemodynamics. Your work will join extremely well-regarded MERI publications - a high proportion of which are considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

How you learn

As this is a research course, most of your work will be carried out independently. You will benefit from the support and expertise of your supervisory team; including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor who have specific interest in your chosen subject area. Indicative topic areas include liquid crystals, self-assembled structures and foods, and you may use wide-ranging simulation methods - molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo, for example - for your work.

• Independent research
• Laboratory training
• Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
• Teacher training
• Participation in the MERI Research Colloquium - presenting posters and oral presentations

Future careers

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for/in

• Harvard University
• The University of Cambridge
• The University of Nottingham
• Max Plank Inst Mainz
• Max Plank Inst Gottingen
• Aix-Marseille University
• The University of Pittsburgh
• Software development and management
• IT Systems
• Banking
• Risk management
• Financial data provision.

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.