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Our research cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and we therefore invite applications for research leading to the PhD degree from scientists and engineers in all appropriate subjects who have an interest in any of our research areas.

The main application sectors addressed by our research are: energy conversion; environmental protection; transport; electronics/optoelectronics; and healthcare. Across all themes the research is carried out with strong support from and involvement of industrial organisations. This close collaboration with industry, alongside our first class facilities, ensures that the Department is at the forefront of Materials Science and Engineering research.

This joint CDT in the Advanced Characterisation of Materials will provide you with a PhD
training programme in the application of state-of-the-art characterisation techniques to
materials challenges in key thematic areas of societal importance such as Energy,
Information Technology, Nanomaterials, Healthcare, Security, Environment and Transport.
Each project will involve experts at both Imperial College London and University College
London and you will spend time during your project at both sites. You will also have a threemonth
placement at a leading international university, research institute or industrial partner.
Specially designed training modules in characterisation will be interwoven with your PhD
research project, and you will also receive professional development training delivered by
our award-winning Graduate Schools. Your personal development and the world-leading
research you are engaged in will be closely linked with real-world applications as the
projects will be aligned with the priorities of our network of industrial partners. On graduation
you will be ideally qualified to follow a career path either in academia or industry. Our
training philosophy is that our graduates will provide the innovation and creativity required to
lead the world in the development, characterisation and manufacture of new materials,
making a significant contribution to the quality of life of future generations.

You will hold or be expected to
achieve a Master's degree in addition to a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at 2:1 level (or
above) in a relevant subject (e.g. Materials, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences,
Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Chemical Engineering). Research projects on offer are
diverse and applicants are encouraged to discuss their research interests and possible
research programs with the course organisers who may be contacted at admin@cdtacm.org

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The CDT has a number of four-year fully-funded EPSRC studentships available. This
funding stream requires you to be a home student*. Formally you will be registered at either
Imperial College London or University College London.

* European Union nationals who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three
years prior to starting a CDT studentship. Overseas students with full funding are welcome
to apply.