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  1. School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
  2. Centre for Condensed Matter Physics
  3. PhD at CCMP
  4. PhD Projects in CCMP
  5. Graphene-based nanoelectonic devices

Developing muon spin rotation to study open-channel metal-organic frameworks for applications in batteries.

Research Group: Center for Condensed Matter Physics
Number of Students: 1
Length of Study in Years: 3 years
Full-time Project: yes

Funding

This studentship is funded via a Queen Mary Studentship.

  • Available to home and overseas applicants.
  • Applicant required to start in September 2023.
  • The studentship arrangement will cover home tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for up to three years (Currently set for 2022/23 as £19,688).
  • International students note that this studentship only covers home tuition fees and students will need to cover the difference in fees between the home and overseas basic rate from external sources. 

Project Description

Nanographene offers a unique platform for studies that are at the cutting edge of physics, chemistry and material science. The ability to fabricate nanoscale devices including tunnel junctions, quantum dots, and quantum point contacts is of great interest for fundamental studies of quantum transport and the nascent field of spin-valley quantum computing, as well as technical applications including energy harvesting and molecular biosensing. In this context, nanofabrication techniques and self-assembly strategies can allow us to control the organization, on surfaces, of nanostructures of interest for optoelectronic applications.

The project will involve the use of i) chemical approaches, ii) nanofabrication strategies, and iii) microscopy techniques for nanoscale characterization. Covalent and supramolecular chemistry strategies will be developed for the assembly and functionalization (in solution and on surfaces) of nanographenes. Nanostructures will be characterized via Scanning Probe Microcopy (AFM-based) and Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM). Nanofabrication techniques will be employed for the fabrication of nanoscale devices, which will be electrically characterized at cryogenic temperatures down to 10 mK.

Supervisor Contact Details:

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Jan Mol

Tel: 020 7882 5582

E-mail: j.mol@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:

To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Atom Forge programme (Full Time) please follow the instructions detailed on the following webpage:

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/subjects/physics.html

Deadline for application - 31st of January

Requirements

  • The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
  • If English is not your first language you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking).

SPCS Academics: Dr Jan Mol

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