EPSRC DTA PhD Studentships
Department of Chemical Engineering
Any topic from our current research portfolio

The work will be carried out in the Chemical Engineering Department's world-class, purpose-designed new
building, with the state-of-the-art equipment, funded through £6.5M of investment from the University,
Government and industry, and located within the World Heritage site city of Bath.

Research topics may be selected from the project portfolio of one of our research groups:

Advanced Materials & Porous Solids
Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering
Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
Some possible specific projects:

Activation and transformation of methane over heterogeneous catalysts.
Highly selective transformation of ethane and propane into valuable aromatic compound.
Standard Materials and Methods for Hydrogen Uptake in Solids. The work will contribute to ongoing
studies on sustainable hydrogen energy systems.
Analysis of Excess Adsorption Isotherms. The work will contribute to ongoing studies on advanced gas
separation and storage technologies.
The application of Enhanced Fluid Dynamic Gauging as a fouling sensor for pressure driven membrane
separations in the food industry.
Development of inorganic hydrogen selective membranes for a novel hydrogen production technology.
Clean chemical catalysis (one-pot reactions, nanomaterials, microreactors).
Computation fluid dynamics of microreactors.
Applicants for these posts, possessing (or about to possess) at least a 2.1 degree (or equivalent) in
chemical engineering, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy (particularly pharmaceutics), materials science,
physics, mathematics, or a related subject, are advised to apply as soon as possible. Applicants are
advised to discuss potential research projects with the relevant member of academic staff prior to making a formal application - use this link to see staff research interests.

The studentship will cover the University tuition fees for three years for a student with British/EU citizenship
(only with a recent UK undergraduate course or recent residence in the UK over 3 years). The stipend will
be up to £16,000 (tax free) per year. The start date for the projects is 1st October 2007 or soon thereafter.

The application process will involve interview.

Application forms may be obtained from Ms Charlotte Wilkes, Department of Chemical Engineering,
University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY; Tel: 01225 386133, Fax: 385713; Email: cescew@bath.ac.uk.