PhD studentships
Droplet Interactions During Inkjet Printing
This is an opportunity to join a large multidisciplinary group working on applications of inkjet printing in graphics, rapid prototyping and bioengineering. The project is to work with a consortium of universities and a number of UK based companies, who are working together to understand the fundamental scientific principles that underlie inkjet printing.
Inkjet printing, whether used for traditional graphics applications or for manufacturing applications, has its spatial resolution determined by the interactions of printed droplets both with the substrate and with previously deposited droplets. This interaction is complicated by the drying/solidification process of a drop spread to equilibrium and the change in interfacial interactions that occur during the drying process. This project will explore the fundamental physical and chemical processes that control the interaction of drying drops with substrates and adjacent drops. Simple mechanical models of droplet shape will be studied and their validity investigated through a programme of experimentation.
This project will explore the fundamental physical and chemical processes that control the interaction of drying drops with substrates and adjacent drops. Simple mechanical models of droplet shape will be studied and their validity investigated through a programme of experimentation. The project will look at applications in printed electronics, graphics and biomaterials.
Degree Type
3 year PhD
Eligibility
1st class or 2:1 honours degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related discipline
Funding
If you are from UK / EU you can apply for funding for this studentship through the School's EPSRC Doctoral Training Account (DTA). The award will provide Home tuition fees and an EPSRC-level stipend of £12,600.
Awards will be based on the merit of your application against the applications of other applicants. There is no deadline for applications, but the majority of funding will be allocated in June 08.
Start Date
As soon as is practicable.
Application Deadline
Available until filled
Reference
PhD/07/BD/06
Supervisor Contact Details
For further information about the project, please contact:
Email: Brian.Derby@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 306 3569
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.