A PhD studentship is available in the Energy Technology research group, which fully covers University tuition fees (at EU/UK level) and provides a tax-free bursary of L13,600 per year, rising annually (each October) in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration.
EU/UK fees : L3560 p.a., Overseas fee: L15,500 p.a. (figures to be confirmed, and subject to annual increase).
This position is available to EU/UK applicants only, unless additional scholarships are obtained by the student to cover the overseas fees difference (i.e. L12000 for 2010/11).
Project description:
The project aims to investigate interactions between dissolution/ nucleation processes and hydrodynamic flows. A primary focus is to analyse the effects of dissolution/ nucleation on the stability of a plane parallel flow, and to examine the effects of the hydrodynamic flow on the rate of dissolution/ nucleation process. The results will be valuable for modelling of the various industrial processes, including cleaning, solvent extraction, enhanced oil recovery and enhanced aquifer remediation.
The student hired for the project will develop a parallel numerical code for direct modelling of flows of a miscible binary system. The diffuse interface approach will be utilised. A hard-working student with good background in Physics, Mathematics, and especially in Fluid Mechanics is sought. Knowledge of one of the programming languages (preferably, Fortran) is essential. Knowledge of MPI will be an advantage.
The School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Southampton has an international reputation for research excellence. The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual's race, nationality, gender, or belief.
Entry requirements: Candidates will have a first class or upper second class degree (or its equivalent) in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
Commencing on 1 October 2010.
Please send your CV, contact details of at least one person that would write a letter of recommendation, and a short personal statement stating why you want to do a PhD and what attracts you to this project to Dr Anatoliy Vorobev, e-mail: A.Vorobev@soton. ac.uk, who will provide a further guidance through the application procedure.
PhD Studentship at University of Southampton, UK
