Materials Engineering

Overview

The Materials Engineering PhD programme from Newcastle University will focus on understanding the physical and chemical descriptions that underlie material's performance. You'll also work towards developing property and performance models of materials

We focus on developing new materials for advanced engineering applications, including microelectronics, optics and power transmission.

Current research projects include:

• developing novel surface engineering processes and materials (such as fullerene-like coating materials)
• energy-based methods for performance modelling
• nanomaterials and nanocharacterisation techniques

• novel materials for intensified processes

Key facts:

A major research strength is the measurement and modelling of the mechanical response of materials at high-spatial resolution, particularly in microelectronic and optical devices. A combination of unique equipment and interdisciplinary expertise supports this.

Another research focus is the materials requirements for the sustainable development and use of key resources, in particular water and energy. We have significant research into the generation of energy from novel sources, low carbon and renewable technologies and the clean-up of effluent and wastewater.

The School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials runs a postgraduate training programme that is compulsory for all new students and involves selected taught modules. You also receive research training from the Science, Agriculture and Engineering Graduate School that covers professional/key skills, personal development and research techniques. You have the opportunity to supplement your income by undertaking laboratory demonstrating and tutorial classes.