PhD Studentship in Chemistry: The University of Liverpool in collaboration with National Tsing Hua University offers a funded PhD studentship focused on developing hybrid glass-transition metal dichalcogenide composites to enhance gas sensing capabilities. This project aims to contribute to public health and environmental sustainability by optimizing gas sensor technologies to detect toxic gases and monitor air quality.
PhD Studentship in Hybrid Glass-Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (HG-TMDC) Composites for Gas Sensors
Designation
PhD Studentship in Chemistry
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Hybrid Glass-Transition Metal Dichalcogenides for Gas Sensors |
| Location | University of Liverpool, UK and National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Open to students worldwide with relevant background |
| Funding | Covers tuition fees and provides a maintenance grant (£20,780/year while in Liverpool and 15,000 NDT/month while in Taiwan) |
| Application Deadline | [Insert specific date] |
Research Area
The project focuses on the synthesis and characterization of HG-TMDC composites to create high-performance gas sensors. These sensors are vital for environmental monitoring and industrial safety, addressing challenges such as poor gas selectivity in TMDCs through innovative hybrid glass materials.
Location
- University of Liverpool, UK
- National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to students worldwide.
- Candidates should have a relevant background in materials science, chemistry, or related disciplines.
Description
This PhD project is structured in three phases spanning 48 months:
- Phase 1 (18 months at UoL): Focus on synthesizing and characterizing novel hybrid glass-based materials including preparation and porosity assessments.
- Phase 2 (24 months at NTHU): Optimize plasma-assisted selenization/sulfurization processes and integrate glass layers onto 2D TMDCs while fabricating and testing gas sensing devices.
- Phase 3 (6 months at UoL): Conclude gas sensing performance evaluations, refine device design, and complete thesis writing.
The studentship offers extensive training in advanced materials synthesis, characterization techniques, and sensor fabrication. Students will collaborate across institutions and attend conferences to bolster their scientific development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the University of Liverpool application form for a PhD in Chemistry. For informal inquiries, contact:
- Dr. Lauren McHugh
Email: L.N.Mchugh@liverpool.ac.uk - Prof. Yu-Lun Chueh
Email: ylhueh@mx.nthu.edu.tw
Last Date for Apply
2 June 2025
