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MRes in Soft Electronic Materials

Employer
Imperial College London, Department of Materials
Location
London, UK
Salary
Unspecified
Posting live until
30 Dec 2021

Job Details

The course covers all three research theme areas of the CPE, sustainable energysoft electronic materials and emerging technologies.

We remain committed to delivering the highest quality education, so you can be assured that – whether the course starts on campus, online or through blended learning – we have the technology, the expertise and committed staff who are ready to offer you a first-class educational experience that will inspire you. You can read more about this on our website.

Find more about student applications on our COVID-19 webpage

Overview

The MRes in Soft Electronic Materials is a research focussed Masters programme. It is an interdisciplinary course lasting one year focused on creating and optimising new types of electronic materials and devices for a diverse range of applications, it covers all three research theme areas of the CPE, sustainable energysoft electronic materials and emerging technologies.

This thriving area of research targets applications such as:

  • Printable photovoltaics
  • Light-emitting diodes
  • Batteries
  • Solar fuel production
  • Wearable electronics devices
  • Sensors
  • Bioelectronics
  • Chiral emitters and detector
  • Spintronics
  • Neuromorphic computing

A key attraction of the field is that the materials can often be deposited from solutions enabling devices to be fabricated using printing technologies rather than traditional semiconductor fabrication techniques. 

You will cover highly multidisciplinary science during the course. It involves Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering. Research activities are wide-ranging, spanning fundamental modelling of molecules and materials, their synthesis, characterisation, design and processing of devices and sensors, as well as measuring and analysing their performance for targeted applications.

We’re looking talented and enthusiastic students from diverse scientific and engineering backgrounds. 

Study programme

The 12-month course is comprised of lectures and advanced skills training, and a substantial independent research project. The lectures take place during the first term and cover the fundamentals of organic and inorganic semiconductors, material synthesis and processing, materials characterisation, as well as device physics and applications. The bulk of the course comprises an independent research project. This will involve cutting edge research which can range from theoretical to highly applied. It will culminate in the preparation of a thesis.

Please email Lisa O'Donnell, the MRes programme co-ordinator for details of October 2022 MRes entry.

Company

Why choose Materials at Imperial?

Materials scientists exploit their understanding of the properties, structure and processing of materials, and the relationship between these elements, to provide solutions for and improvements to technological applications.

You'll join an outstanding research community with world-leading expertise and have access to cutting-edge equipment and advanced tools to design and develop materials for applications in a wide range of industries including aerospace, renewable energy and medicine.

We maintain an extensive network of contacts with industry around the world, providing you with exciting opportunities for your development.

Where could your degree take you?

The developmental and research skills gained from our courses, along with the strong emphasis on practical experience, are highly valued by employers in a range of industries.

You could enter a wide variety of sectors, from chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing to nanotechnology to biomedical materials. The skills from our courses could also be applied to other settings, such as finance or design.

Recent graduates have become...

  • Graduate Engineer, Multinational automotive company
  • Software Development Engineer, Amazon
  • Management Consultant, EY
  • Material Scientist, Rolls-Royce
  • Quality Excellence Engineer, Johnson & Johnson
Company info
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Telephone
+44 (0)20 7589 5111
Location
Department of Physics
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 2AZ
GB

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