PhD Studentship Controlled Thermoplastic Polymer Adhesion to Materials Used in Electronics
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
*Ref:* DPW091006
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*
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