PhD Project: 3D-Printed Micro-Robots for Medical Applications

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Engineering
Location: UK Different
Closing Date: Friday 08 March 2024
Reference: ENG1726

Functions are invited for a PhD undertaking inside the College of Engineering, within the Centre for Additive Manufacturing analysis group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/analysis/teams/cfam/index.aspx ) on the College of Nottingham. The scholar will work in world-class laboratory amenities within the CfAM participating with interdisciplinary group with experience in 3D printing, bio-printing for medical purposes, micro-robotics, and supplies science.

PhD undertaking description: The sphere of medical therapeutics has worthwhile purposes for cell gadgets for environment friendly drug supply, referred to as micro-robots. Just lately, 3D printing has been used to fabricate such gadgets with useful options that enabled them to reply to environmental cues, together with temperature, pH, mild, magnetic fields, and ultrasound. This undertaking will develop the supplies, strategies, and designs essential to 3D-print the following era of medical micro-robots, exploiting mixtures of capabilities to realize superior management vital for advanced and customisable micro-robots to supply personalised healthcare options.

A really perfect candidate can have curiosity in 3D printing and its purposes, information of supplies sciences and/or digital design, and an inquisitive spirit motivated to develop a world-leading experience. They may have a background in engineering, supplies science, or chemistry, however may even be prepared to be taught new disciplines and innovate to realize the undertaking targets. This studentship will put together you for routes into each business and academia, and can equip you with expertise in photopolymer chemistry, supplies growth for 3D printing, machine engineering, and supplies processing for additive manufacturing. Additionally, you will develop expertise in characterisation, together with microscopy, mechanical evaluation, and superior spectrometry strategies.

Eligibility

• Undertaking begin date and period: begin 1st October 2024 for 42 months.
• On account of funding utility restrictions, the place is barely obtainable for UK candidates.
• Candidates should possess or anticipate to acquire, a 2:1 or first-class diploma in a Engineering, Chemistry, or associated bodily sciences associated self-discipline.
• To use, overlaying letter, CV and tutorial transcripts must be ship by electronic mail to CfAM@nottingham.ac.uk . Please notice purposes with out tutorial transcripts is not going to be thought of. Please confer with the undertaking title when sending your e-mail/utility. Functions shall be evaluated on a rolling foundation till an acceptable candidate is appointed.