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Deadline: 24 February 2025
Wales
Closing date: 24 February 2025
Funding provider: Quantum Technologies EPSRC DTP
Subject areas: Quantum Technology, Applied Physics, Electronic Science and Technology
Project start date: 1 April 2025
Supervisors:
Aligned programme of study: PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Mode of study: Full-time
Project description:
With the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence and smart systems, the demand for high-sensitivity sensors is increasing. Traditional sensing mechanisms can no longer meet the requirements of emerging applications. Beyond conventional physical and chemical sensors, spintronic sensors make use of changes in electron spins under external stimuli to make accurate measurements, offering sensitivity that surpasses traditional sensors by several orders of magnitude. Many spintronic sensors are based on defects within micro- and nanostructured or two-dimensional van der Waals (vdW) materials. These sensors have found extensive applications in fields such as quantum computing, information technology, biosensing, microwave and magnetic field detection, and more.
In this PhD project, building on the research group’s previous work, the student will conduct pioneering research in spintronic sensors, ranging from fundamental simulations of material properties using density functional theory to the characterization and integration of materials into functional sensing systems.
For more details please see here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/fse-epsrc-phd-sensors-2025-rs781.php
Scholarship only open to UK home fee eligible applicants
Applicants for PhD must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Physics or Electronic Science, or equivalent degree in similar relevant science discipline.
English Language: IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. For further information, please see the Swansea University English Language Entry Policy.
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.
Funding
This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £19,237 for 2024/25).
Additional research expenses of up to £3,000 per per annum will also be available throughout the duration of the studentship (enhanced training to be delivered)
To apply, please complete your application online
Electronic and Electrical Engineering / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / April
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 case, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
2. Start year – please select 2025
3. Funding (page 8 on the application process) –
*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.
NOTE: Applicants for PhD/EngD/ProfD/EdD - to support our commitment to providing an environment free of discrimination and celebrating diversity at Swansea University you are required to complete an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form in addition to your programme application form.
Please note that completion of the EDI Monitoring Form is mandatory; your application may not progress if this information is not submitted.
As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email):
Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact Professor Lijie Li L.Li@swansea.ac.uk
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Scholarship only open to UK home fee eligible applicants
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