www.swansea.ac.uk Postgraduate Prospectus 2012

ENGINEERINGKey research activity within theMultidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre(MNC) includes:• Nano-medicine and Bio-Nanotechnology• Nano-materials and Nano-sensors• Rheometry• Theoretical ModellingThe MNC’s state-of the-artnanotechnology laboratory suite housescutting-edge fabrication andcharacterisation facilities. Equipmentincludes:• 2 UHV Omicron NanotechnologySPMs (1 STM/AFM, 1 STM/ESCAand 1 STM/SEM)• 5 Vecco AFMs (2 explorers, 1Nanoman and 1 Picoforce)• 2 Vecco SNOMs (Aurora II and III)• 5 desktop SPM systems• a variety of spectroscopic techniques areavailable, (XPS, AES, confocal RAMAN,mass spectrometry, ICP spectroscopyand photo correlation spectroscopy forparticle sizing down to 1nm)• laser diffraction particle sizing• free solution electrophoresis BET andgas porosimetry• microcalorimetry• a comprehensive range of rheometers• gas liquid chromatography and HPLC.Other equipment includes a fully-equippedclean room for device fabrication, a newbiotechnology pilot plant, pilot-scalemembrane filtration equipment (micro- tonano-filtration) and reverse osmosis.Welsh Centre for Printing and CoatingThe Welsh Centre for Printing andCoating is a world-leading researchcentre focusing on investigating printingand coating as a manufacturing process.It has purpose-built fully-equipped airconditionedlaboratories for measurementof printed and coated products. TheCentre enjoys access to industrial printingfacilities and also works closely with allcomponents in the supply chain, includingink, substrate and machinery suppliers.Centre for Complex Fluids ProcessingThe processing of complex fluids, frombiotechnological materials and foodproducts to mineral slurries and inks, isa major feature of modern industry.Underlying this diversity are certainproperties that must be understood if theprocessing is to be effective and efficient.These include the flow behaviour inprocess equipment, how components ofthe fluid determine its overall propertiesand how individual components may beselectively separated.The Centre has been the recipient of aprestigious EPSRC platform grantawarded to world-leading groups withcontinuity of funding for longer termresearch and international networking,and is recognised as a centre of expertisewith a proven track record ofcollaboration with large and smallcompanies.Electronics Systems Design ResearchAlmost every piece of modern electronicequipment relies heavily on powerelectronics. It provides electrical energyin a clean form for applications as diverseas mobile phones to large power units onelectrically driven ships. The use of powerelectronics is all about efficient use ofenergy in all these applications and at allpower levels.This group has particular interests in powerelectronics and microelectronics. Itsgroundbreaking research includes powerIC technology and the application ofpower electronics in embedded energygeneration. Researchers are alsodeveloping state-of-the-art SiCsemiconductor technology; silicon carbidebasedpower semiconductor devices arepromising candidates for ultra high powersystems such as those regulating thenational grid.Advanced Communications SystemsCommunications systems, whether opticalor wireless, now surround us and are avital part of our daily lives. The AdvancedCommunications group has a range ofresearch programmes in opticalcommunications, wireless systemsand networks and communicationstechnologies such as microwave antennaand next generation lasers. The grouphas a strong track record in cultivatingindustry partnerships to provide innovativesolutions to complex business andtechnological problems.“I am currently undertaking aNanotechnology PhD in the areaof renewable energy throughsolar cells. The focus of this studyis very much aimed at researchand development, and has veryclose links with manufacturing.Here at Swansea there is plentyof access to resources such asspecialised labs and brand newcutting edge equipment to helpyou develop your ideas.Gareth Blarney,PhD Nanotechnology”42RESEARCH DEGREES – ENGINEERINGResearch opportunitiesMPhil, PhD, EngD, MRes and MSc by ResearchRAE2008 73% of staff in Swansea’s College ofEngineering are classed as producing researchof world-leading or internationally excellentquality (4* and 3*):• Civil Engineering – 2nd in the UK*• General Engineering – joint 5th in the UK*• Materials Engineering – joint 8th in the UK*Academic and research staff 214Postgraduates 443ProfessorsS AdhikariM R BacheK BoardJ Bonet (Head ofCollege)S G R Brown (DeputyHead of College)T ChenJ ChoiT C ClaypoleN DoranM G EdwardsY FengG FourlarisD T GethinO HassanN HilalA W LeesH N McMurrayK MorganD R J OwenP NithiarasuD PericV RandleP ReesJ SienzH D SummersJ WatkinsM WebsterD A WorsleyEntry requirementsNormally a good Honours degree (first-class or 2.1) in a subjectrelevant to the area of research.English Language requirement:IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or SwanseaUniversity recognised equivalent.Scholarships and BursariesA range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is availablefor PhD and MPhil.The Materials Research Centre offers competitive studentships, of£15,000 upwards, to UK and EU students for Engineering Doctorate(EngD) programme.Further informationWebsite: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineeringEngineering Recruitment and Admissions Team:Email: engineering@swansea.ac.ukTel: +44 (0)1792 295514Visit the University: see page 182 for detailsApplications can be made online atwww.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages184 – 185 for further informationFor details of the Master’s and MRes coursesavailable in Engineering, please see page 96.43RESEARCH DEGREES – ENGINEERINGFor further details, pleasevisit:www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/Postgraduate