Materials Engineering MPhil, PhD 36 months PHD Program By Newcastle University |Top Universities

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research areas within Materials Engineering include:

  • kinetics and formation mechanisms of new materials
  • predictive modelling based upon mechanistic understanding
Work covers the production, property measurement and performance assessment of:

  • ceramics
  • polymers
  • metals
  • composites
Your research will focus on understanding the physical and chemical descriptions that underlie material's performance. You'll also work towards developing property and performance models of materials.

We focus on developing new materials for advanced engineering applications. This includes microelectronics, optics and power transmission.

Current research projects include:

  • developing novel surface engineering processes and materials (such as fullerene-like coating materials)
  • energy-based methods for performance modelling
  • nanomaterials and nanocharacterisation techniques
  • novel materials for intensified processes
One of our research strengths is measurement and modelling of the mechanical response of materials at high-spatial-resolution. This is particularly in microelectronic and optical devices. A combination of unique equipment and interdisciplinary expertise supports this.

Another research focus is the materials requirements for sustainable development. This includes the use of key resources, in particular water and energy. We have significant research into the generation of:

  • energy from novel sources
  • low carbon and renewable technologies
  • application of materials for the healthcare sector
  • the clean-up of effluent and wastewater.
Our major research topics include:

  • fuel cells
  • bio-fuel cells and energy systems
  • gasification, cold plasma gasification
  • biofuel production
  • gas, water and solid treatment
  • nano-structured polymer composites for pollution control
  • sustainable and environmental electrochemical systems
  • photochemical processes and electrochemical synthesis
Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Program overview

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our research areas within Materials Engineering include:

  • kinetics and formation mechanisms of new materials
  • predictive modelling based upon mechanistic understanding
Work covers the production, property measurement and performance assessment of:

  • ceramics
  • polymers
  • metals
  • composites
Your research will focus on understanding the physical and chemical descriptions that underlie material's performance. You'll also work towards developing property and performance models of materials.

We focus on developing new materials for advanced engineering applications. This includes microelectronics, optics and power transmission.

Current research projects include:

  • developing novel surface engineering processes and materials (such as fullerene-like coating materials)
  • energy-based methods for performance modelling
  • nanomaterials and nanocharacterisation techniques
  • novel materials for intensified processes
One of our research strengths is measurement and modelling of the mechanical response of materials at high-spatial-resolution. This is particularly in microelectronic and optical devices. A combination of unique equipment and interdisciplinary expertise supports this.

Another research focus is the materials requirements for sustainable development. This includes the use of key resources, in particular water and energy. We have significant research into the generation of:

  • energy from novel sources
  • low carbon and renewable technologies
  • application of materials for the healthcare sector
  • the clean-up of effluent and wastewater.
Our major research topics include:

  • fuel cells
  • bio-fuel cells and energy systems
  • gasification, cold plasma gasification
  • biofuel production
  • gas, water and solid treatment
  • nano-structured polymer composites for pollution control
  • sustainable and environmental electrochemical systems
  • photochemical processes and electrochemical synthesis
Our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. We attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
3.3+
70+

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:

  • undergraduate qualifications
  • masters qualifications
  • relevant work experience

Please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances.

36 Months
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Domestic Students

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International Students

32,500 GBP
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