PhD Studentship Controlled Thermoplastic Polymer Adhesion to Materials Used in Electronics
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

*Ref:* DPW091006

A novel manufacturing process developed at Loughborough University incorporates electronic and other components directly into plastic parts without the requirement for a circuit board. The process offers the potential to create completely new kinds of multifunctional, electronics enabled products. In addition products can be separated into their component parts at end-of-life ready for recycling, making the process intrinsically environmentally friendly.

Crucial to the reliability of products made using the process are the surface interactions between the components and the polymer. A student is sought to undertake a doctoral research programme, the aim of which will be to understand and subsequently control the adhesion of thermoplastic polymers to a range of materials used in electronics manufacture (metals, ceramics, polymers).

A PhD Studentship from the Innovative electronics Manufacturing Research Centre (IeMRC) is available to support the research. Subject to satisfactory progression, the Studentship will cover fees at the UK/EU student rate for three years, and in addition will pay a stipend of around £12,300 per annum. For high quality candidates from outside the EU top-up funding to cover the higher rate of student fees may be available. Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a first or upper second-class degree or MSc in a materials, physics, engineering or chemistry – related subject. Knowledge or experience of polymer science and engineering is especially welcomed.

To express an interest or for more details please contact:

Dr Patrick Webb
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering..detalii in [sursa]