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Deadline: 30 August 2024
Wales
Closing date: 30 August 2024
Funding provider(s): KLA Corporation, SPTS Division
Subject area(s): Applied Physics and Materials
Project start date(s):
Supervisors:
Aligned programme of study: Applied Physics and Materials, MSc by Research
The main location is CISM, Bay Campus, Swansea University. Additional training and support at SPTS Technologies (Newport).
Mode of study: Full-time
Project description:
The advent of future chip technology increasingly relies on the innovative use of glass substrates. The properties of glass including thermal tolerance and mechanical stability make it a promising candidate for next-generation integrated circuits and photonics applications. However, integrating glass substrates into conventional CMOS processes presents significant challenges. Current processing methods struggle to achieve the high degree of control required for glass etching, often leading to suboptimal device performance and yield. Overcoming these obstacles necessitates the development of advanced etching techniques that can precisely pattern glass while maintaining its inherent material advantages.
This project aims to explore the potential of plasma etching as a solution to these challenges. Plasma etching offers the precision and versatility needed to process glass substrates effectively. By leveraging this technology, we can enhance the fabrication processes for future chip technologies, ensuring better performance and integration. A key component of this project is the opportunity to train on state-of-the-art equipment at the CISM (Center for Integrative Semiconductor Materials) facility at Swansea University’s Bay Campus. CISM provides access to cutting-edge tools and resources, allowing for hands-on training with the latest advancements in plasma etching technology provided by SPTS Technologies (a subsidiary of KLA Tencor).
For more details please see here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/applied-physics-materials-msc-research-advanced-chip-technologies-rs680.php
Candidates must hold a UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours- see country specific qualifications.
Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees.
Additional research expenses of up to £4,000 will also be available.
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:
In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.
One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.
As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email). We strongly advise you to provide the listed supporting documents by the advertised closing date, where possible:
Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact Dr Gregory Burwell (G.Burwell@swansea.ac.uk / +44 1792 295526)
*External Partner Application Data Sharing – Please note that as part of the scholarship application selection process, application data sharing may occur with external partners outside of the University, when joint/co- funding of a scholarship project is applicable.
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.
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