Solar Energy Harvesting Quantum Dots in Glass for Hydrogen Generation

Summary

A First Class Hons degree holder in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics may be interested in applying for a PhD project in the area of the use of quantum dot containing glass for photocatalytic reaction and production of hydrogen. The research will involve understanding solar radiation interaction with greenhouse gases and photocatalytic decomposition. Knowledge of spectroscopy and energy transfer and electrochemical dissociation may be beneficial.

The research will offer you the opportunity for training in a range of chemistry, physics of radiation harvesting, chemical engineering and materials science. You will learn to characterise materials, spectroscopy of sunlight interaction with Q-dot materials in glass and develop photochemical analytical tools for characterising the generation of hydrogen gas.

Applicants must hold a first class Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) or or an MSc with Merit/Distinction in one of these disciplines: Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Physics. Applicants are advised to check all requirements with the relevant School prior to making an application.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.