Overview
The AI-Enhanced 3D Atomic-Scale Imaging of Nano-catalytic Materials for Clean Energy Conversion course at Aston University focuses on the use of biomass to replace fossil fuels and removal (or capture) of CO2 from the atmosphere, with the potential to create new sources of fuels and chemicals. The centre’s expertise covers Direct Air Capture and CO2 Storage (DACCS), CO2 utilisation, biochar synthesis and utilisation, biomass transition to materials and chemicals, and biomass to energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), etc.
Career prospects
Studying a PhD is great route into academia and industries that are centred on research and innovation. Areas with a demand for very high level and specialised research skills often demand PhDs.
In addition to this specialist knowledge, PhD education will help you to develop a set of valuable transferrable skills. The very nature of studying an intensive research degree will enable you to become a team player, develop problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and advanced presentation and communication skills.
The variety of PhD project topics at Aston means that the destinations of our graduates vary substantially. Some choose to continue into academia, at either Aston or other leading institutions, while others go onto use their newly acquired skills in a range of research, healthcare, industry or charitable fields. When selecting your chosen PhD path at Aston, your supervisor will be able to provide you with relevant career opportunities that could be available to you in your specialist area.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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General requirements
- A first-class or strong upper second-class degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related field
- Knowledge of solid-state physics, nanomaterials, or catalytic materials relevant to clean energy and net-zero technologies.
- Hands-on laboratory or computational experience in microscopy, or image/data analysis.
- Strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with evidence of clear scientific reporting.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for advanced microscopy, sustainable energy materials, and emerging imaging technologies.
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Applies to youNon-residents19200 GBP / year≈ 19200 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5005 GBP / year≈ 5005 GBP / year
Living costs
Birmingham
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