Overview
Applications are invited for a fully-funded four year PhD studentship in the area of Sustainable Process Design Using Microreaction Technology and Model-Based Optimal Design of Experiments in the Department of Chemical Engineering, UCL. The studentship is available from October 2010.
Studentship Description
Microchannel reactors offer opportunities for improving chemical processes and making them more efficient. Due to the reduced scale in characteristic dimensions, microstructured reactors can offer clear advantages such as better reaction temperature control, accelerated heat and mass transfer and enhanced mixing of reactants. As a consequence, high conversion and selectivity can be achieved in comparison to conventional reactors. Furthermore, better quality of experimental data can be obtained. Such information can facilitate more robust process design by incorporating economics, energy efficiency and sustainability.
The project seeks to develop a novel experimental/theoretical framework for obtaining kinetic models and data for (faster, more efficient, improved productivity) reactor design. This will involve designing new microreactors in tandem with exploring reaction kinetics and carrying out parameter estimation and optimal design of experiments. A tight integration between experimental investigation and modelling activities will be required so that the objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently.
The project will provide a unique training opportunity for a PhD student to a multifaceted experimental/theoretical approach and the emerging new area of microreaction technology.
Person Specification
The candidate should have or expect to obtain a first-class MEng, MSc or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant subject.
Eligibility
The candidate must meet the EPSRC’s residence requirements mentioned on http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx.
Value of this studentship
The studentship includes the tuition fees and a stipend of £15,747 per annum for 2010/2011, increasing to £16,500 in 2012/2013. The application deadline is 30 April, 2010 and the interviews will be held soon after the application deadline.
How to apply
The application form, curriculum vitae, equal opportunities form, and details of two referees must be sent to Dr Vivek Dua (v.dua@ucl.ac.uk). For the application procedure see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/graduate/. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Vivek Dua (v.dua@ucl.ac.uk) or Professor Asterios Gavriilidis (a.gavriilidis@ucl.ac.uk); in the enquiries please include “PhD in Microreaction Technology” as the subject heading.
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Applications are invited for a fully-funded four year PhD studentship in the area of Sustainable Process Design Using Microreaction Technology and Model-Based Optimal Design of Experiments in the Department of Chemical Engineering, UCL. The studentship is available from October 2010.
Studentship Description
Microchannel reactors offer opportunities for improving chemical processes and making them more efficient. Due to the reduced scale in characteristic dimensions, microstructured reactors can offer clear advantages such as better reaction temperature control, accelerated heat and mass transfer and enhanced mixing of reactants. As a consequence, high conversion and selectivity can be achieved in comparison to conventional reactors. Furthermore, better quality of experimental data can be obtained. Such information can facilitate more robust process design by incorporating economics, energy efficiency and sustainability.
The project seeks to develop a novel experimental/theoretical framework for obtaining kinetic models and data for (faster, more efficient, improved productivity) reactor design. This will involve designing new microreactors in tandem with exploring reaction kinetics and carrying out parameter estimation and optimal design of experiments. A tight integration between experimental investigation and modelling activities will be required so that the objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently.
The project will provide a unique training opportunity for a PhD student to a multifaceted experimental/theoretical approach and the emerging new area of microreaction technology.
Person Specification
The candidate should have or expect to obtain a first-class MEng, MSc or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant subject.
Eligibility
The candidate must meet the EPSRC’s residence requirements mentioned on http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students/Pages/eligibility.aspx.
Value of this studentship
The studentship includes the tuition fees and a stipend of £15,747 per annum for 2010/2011, increasing to £16,500 in 2012/2013. The application deadline is 30 April, 2010 and the interviews will be held soon after the application deadline.
How to apply
The application form, curriculum vitae, equal opportunities form, and details of two referees must be sent to Dr Vivek Dua (v.dua@ucl.ac.uk). For the application procedure see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/graduate/. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Vivek Dua (v.dua@ucl.ac.uk) or Professor Asterios Gavriilidis (a.gavriilidis@ucl.ac.uk); in the enquiries please include “PhD in Microreaction Technology” as the subject heading.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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