EngD studentships
Development of Novel Wet/Dry Treatments for Human Hair Supported by Automated Gloss Analysis
The evaluation of gloss of human hair, following wet/dry chemical treatments such bleaching, dyeing and perming, has received much scientific and commercial attention. Current gloss analysis techniques view hair tresses under directional lighting, within a calibrated environment, and classify the hair by computational models of the fibres' physical and optical attributes, evaluation of tresses by a panel of human observers, and computational modelling of gloss intensity distributions.
The most popular industry technique for automatically assessing hair gloss is to digitally capture images of the hair tresses and produce a classification based upon the average gloss intensity distribution. Unfortunately, current computational modelling techniques are often found to be inconsistent when compared to the panel discriminations of human observers.
This study will overcome the inadequacies in the current models and imaging technology, and provide a scientific platform on which to develop and optimise novel wet chemical and drying treatments for hair.
Degree Type
Four year (full-time) EngD. It is a key objective of the scheme that EngD students should gain first hand experience of working closely with their sponsor, including being integrated with the company's own project teams wherever possible. REs also receive management and personal development training as part of the programme.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a relevant first degree (usually a minimum 2.1).
Funding
The Engineering Doctorate scheme provides an enhanced tax-free stipend of around £17-18K per annum.
This studentship is open to UK and EU nationals, who must meet a three-year residency criterion to be eligible for fees and maintenance payment. Applicants from outside the EU/UK must be self-funding.
Start Date
October 2008
Application Deadline
2 June 2008
Reference
PhD/08/HO/01
Supervisor Contact Details
For further information about the project, please contact:
Huw Owens
Email: huw.owens@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 200 5891
Admissions Contact
Postgraduate Team, School of Materials
Email: pg-materials@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 4824
How to Apply
You can apply for postgraduate opportunities online quoting the project reference number.