Materials Engineering: UK Shared Prosperity Fund (via Neath Port Talbot Council) Funded MSc by Research Scholarship: Engaging communities with Net Zero technologies and living organisms crucial to sustainability

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (via Neath Port Talbot Council) Funded MSc by Research Scholarship: Engaging communities with Net Zero technologies and living organisms crucial to sustainability

Funding provider(s): UK Shared Prosperity Fund via Neath Port Talbot Council 

Subject area(s): The research will suit candidates with a background in imaging, 3D data, or virtual reality, and a 2:1 or above Bachelor’s degree in an applicable subject such as Biosciences, Materials Science, or similar. 

Project start date(s): 1 October 2024 

Supervisors: Prof Richard Johnston (Primary) and Dr Wendy Harris (Secondary) 

Aligned programme of study:  MSc by Research in Materials Engineering 

Mode of study: Full-time  

Project description: 

This project will explore how technological advancement in micro-CT/X-ray microscopy (XRM), and virtual reality (VR) allow us to create accurate and interactive 3D models based on real-life components related to our Net Zero future, and organisms crucial to our environmental sustainability. The resources developed as part of the Master’s project will provide a unique insight into hidden and complex structures like the internal workings of modern batteries, solar cells, advanced home insulation, bioenergy and renewables. In addition, 3D imaging and virtual reality can also reveal the complexity and intricacies of the environment around us in an engaging way. Similar resources will be developed to highlight the rich natural diversity in our environment that is crucial to a holistic balance of nature and innovation, essential to society’s drive towards Net Zero. 

The research aim of the project will be to develop and describe methods used to produce educational and engaging resources for 3D exploration in VR, with a workflow from real specimens, through micro-CT/XRM, to virtual reality.  

For the full project description, please see: Full project description for RS667

This scholarship is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.  

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours in Engineering or similar relevant science discipline – see country specific qualifications.

Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.