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Faculty of Engineering & Design

Postgraduate Research degrees

The Faculty of Engineering & Design 1

Our research expertise 2

Research degree structure 3

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering 4-7

Department of Chemical Engineering 8-11

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering 12-15

Department of Mechanical Engineering 16-19

Centres for Doctoral Training 20-23

The University of Bath 24-25

The City of Bath 26-27

How to apply 28

Funding 29

Contents

The information in this publication is correct as of February 2018, but all matters contained in this brochure are subject to change from time to time both before and after a candidate’s admission. The University may at its discretion, and for any reason, alter or not offer programmes or parts of programmes.

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Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering & Design

The Faculty of Engineering & Design maintains an impressive reputation for excellence in research and teaching. From blue skies to fundamental and practice-based enquiry, we cover the full spectrum of high-quality research activity. We have around £30 million of live research funding at any time, a testament to our internationally renowned research capabilities.

All our postgraduate research courses benefit from the work of our academics and the ever-developing facilities across our Departments. Students are able to test ideas in a stimulating and intellectually challenging environment, gaining the latest thinking from researchers at the forefront of their fields.

We provide a stimulating and supportive environment for researchers based in a World Heritage city. Our international reputation makes Bath an ideal place to pursue a research degree, whether you want an academic career or to work in industry.

We are part of the GW4 alliance which combines the intellectual capacity and physical resources of the four leading research-intensive universities in the South West of England and Wales: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. We build leading cross-institutional research communities with cumulative impact that are enhanced through collaboration. We are dedicated to developing strategic partnerships with industry, governments, the arts and civil society.

Postgraduate research degrees

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We offer support to develop your skills for your future career. All research students have free access to a programme of researcher development skills training workshops and online learning modules called DoctoralSkills, covering:

• personal effectiveness and self-management• research management and ethics• information seeking and information literacy• research software and data analysis• communicating and engaging others in your research• research impact and commercialisation• teaching• career development and planning

You may also have the chance to contribute to undergraduate student learning by undertaking part-time teaching in your Department.go.bath.ac.uk/doctoralcollege

Employability and skills training

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Our research expertise

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AerospaceWe make a significant contribution to research and development in the aerospace sector. Our expertise includes acoustics, aero structures, computational fluid dynamics, experimental aerodynamics and gas turbines. Research is carried out through our Materials and Structures, and Turbomachinery research centres.

AutomotiveOur research addresses the broad issues associated with the automotive industry today. Powertrain research, design and manufacture and the management of processes and systems are central to our work.

Design and manufacturing Our research falls into four themes: constraint-based design and optimisation, design information and knowledge, advanced machining processes and systems, and metrology and assembly systems and technologies.

EnergyOur energy research pulls together expertise from the sciences, engineering and psychology departments. We explore the challenges of developing cleaner, sustainable means of energy conversion and storage. Work ranges from developing novel energy generation to the security of supply.

Healthcare technologiesWe develop new healthcare technologies to treat medical complaints, deliver drugs, and improve the lifestyles of those affected by disease or injury. Our research pools expertise from diverse backgrounds including pharmacy, biology, medicine and engineering.

Low-impact buildingsOur BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials is a collaborative partnership between the Departments of Architecture & Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and the Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE). The Centre carries out extensive work in low-impact building design, collaborating with international organisations.

MaterialsOur wealth of modern equipment measures structural chemical, physical and mechanical properties of materials.

Nano researchWe conduct multidisciplinary research into nanoscience involving expertise from departments across the institution. We cover nano research in biotechnology, environment and water, healthcare technology, materials, and sustainable energy.

Regenerative medicine We research the repair, replacement or regeneration of cells, tissues, or organs. Our Centre for Regenerative Medicine uses a combination of approaches including soluble molecules, gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, tissue engineering, and the reprogramming of cell types.

SensorsWe host a number of different strands of sensing research. We have a strong Biosensor Network with research outputs applicable to the medical, environmental and security sectors.

SpaceOur research strives to improve the understanding of space weather conditions and their impact on GPS. We also explore large-scale measurement of components used in developing communications satellites.


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Typical programme structure: What would I be doing?

Three Minute Thesis competition

• Review of current research literature

• Formulation of research plan and investigation strategy

• Exploration of the strengths and limitations of relevant research techniques

• Present research plan at departmental/group seminar

• Skills training and personal development activities

• Preparation and submission of 12-month progress report

• Undertake viva for progression to Year 2

• Progress research investigation

• Present research findings to date at national/international conference/public engagement forum

• Network with international researchers

• Skills training and personal development activities

• Write up work to date in PhD thesis or other approved format

• Progress research investigation

• Prepare material for publication in an international journal

• Write up work in PhD thesis or other approved format

• Undertake employability skills training

• Submit thesis and successfully complete oral examination (viva)

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The national Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges PhD students to explain their research and its significance to a non-specialist audience in only three minutes with one slide and no props.

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University of Bath Faculty of Engineering & Design

Kalpana KalupahanaEngineer at Skanska

“I chose to study a PhD because I was always passionate about structural engineering and wanted to further specialise in the area. I could not have found a better place to study than the University of Bath because it offered everything I had ever wished for as an international student. I was able to set my own milestones under the supervision of experts in the area, who are well known for their research excellence. The research facilities were first class and library facilities were second to none.

“During my time at Bath I was involved in research to investigate bond behaviour between Near-Surface-Mounted Fibre Reinforced-Polymer bars and concrete, to understand the critical failure modes involved and their mechanics, and to develop a rational analytical model to predict bond strength and anchorage length requirements.

“I now work for Skanska on motorway maintenance projects in Area 2 of the Highways Agency, mainly highway design and structural design. I gained a lot of valuable skills from my PhD, such as analytical and communication skills, which are very helpful for my current role. The ability to research and analyse helps me to come up with creative solutions and designs, and I have to be innovative and independent in whatever I am doing.

“The opportunity to explore the world and make new professional connections through international conferences and placements in countries like Australia, Canada and Hong Kong, built up my confidence and communication skill level significantly, which is helpful when interacting with our customers and co-workers.

“I love the city of Bath because it is beautiful and historic. It is welcoming and energetic, and provides a homely feel.”

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

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As a joint Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, the promotion of collaborative research between both fields is fundamental to our research vision. Our international reputation is complemented by strong relationships with industry and the professions.

Our gold-standard research is conducted in a dynamic and supportive Department, located appropriately in a World Heritage city that is famous for the superb quality of its built environment. Research students work in a stimulating daily work environment, picking up on the buzz of studio teaching and laboratory activities that energise the Department.

The fundamental drivers for our research are climate change, innovative and holistic design and historical interpretation.

Our research was ranked joint 1st in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the Architecture, Built Environment and Planning unit of assessment. 90% of our research activity was graded as either world leading or internationally excellent.

• 3D Reid• Arup• Atkins• BRE• Bristol City Council• Buro Happold• Clayworks• Environment Agency• Feilden Clegg Bradley

• Ibstock Brick• Lafarge• Manchester Airport• ModCell Ltd• Network Rail• Ramboll• Rotafix Ltd• Shell• Wessex Water

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Example doctorate project titles

Modelling particle orientation in bio-based aggregate concretes

Flood resilience: Reducing building drying time and indirect costs of flooding

Creep mechanisms in cement and lime mortared masonry

Photocatalytic coatings for improving indoor air quality

Identifying and conserving Moorish landscapes in Britain

Collaboration

We work very closely with the best companies to advance the way architecture and civil engineering are carried out in practice. Many of our projects involve collaboration with industrial partners. We are currently working with:

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Research centres


BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM)

We direct research, development and consultancy in the field of innovative and sustainable construction materials and technologies. We lead the way in finding solutions to the environmental impacts of construction and infrastructure. Our research assists in reducing the UK’s eco footprint - vital to mitigate the projected doubling of cement-based CO2 emissions by 2050. We develop radical, low-carbon building materials and reinforcement technologies for the construction industry. Our research interests and activities include concrete and cements, energy performance, low-carbon materials, polymer composites, timber materials and engineering.www.bath.ac.uk/ace/research/cicm

Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA)

We support collaborative research crossing the boundaries between architectural history and theory, contemporary design and urbanism, archaeology and conservation, and emerging digital technologies. We lead the way in computer applications to research architectural history. We are at the forefront of research into principles of Classical architecture, from its roots in antiquity through to Renaissance architectural treatises and English Baroque architects. We also critically explore aspects of twentieth-century architectural practice and delivery. Our internationally recognised culture of intellectual exchange provides a supportive environment for the work of both our staff and research students.www.bath.ac.uk/ace/research/casa

Centre for Energy and the Design of Environments (EDEn)

We are at the cutting edge of research in design sustainability, natural processes and renewable energy. We conduct research into building physics, façade engineering, sustainable design, environmental modelling and coastal engineering. Current research activity includes work in the following areas: climate change and sustainable building design, rational use of energy in buildings, urban microclimate, thermal comfort in complex environments, environmental stimuli and behavioural responses, façade engineering, building acoustics, energy in cities, building integrated renewables. www.bath.ac.uk/ace/research/eden

Research Unit for Water, Environment and Infrastructure Resilience (WEIR)

Our work embraces broad issues in the field of Civil Engineering-based water research. The challenges of climate change, water and energy shortage are the key drivers for our research. We inform and improve the adaptability and resilience of built infrastructure, help improve water security, and accelerate the progression of obtaining renewable energy from the sea and water. Current research activity includes water resources engineering, natural hazards, coastal and ocean engineering, infrastructure resilience. www.bath.ac.uk/ace/research/weir

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Dr Andrew Thomson’s research is in the area of low- environmental impact construction materials. His research interests include timber engineering systems, rammed earth materials and contemporary straw bale construction. Andrew was awarded his degree in Civil & Architectural Engineering from the University of Bath before continuing to take a PhD in the field of timber engineering. He was awarded first prize for his PhD research at the IStructE Young Researchers Conference in 2009. Following his PhD, he worked for Ramboll as a structural engineer specialising in the design of timber structures. He returned to the University of Bath to work on the development of prefabricated straw bale building systems for the European market.

Bath’s BaleHaus shows that building with straw is safe, secure and durable and can have minimal environmental impact.

The challenge

The UK is committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a target which cannot be achieved without radically improving the huge environmental impact of the construction industry. The worldwide manufacture of cement contributes up to 10% of all industrial carbon dioxide emissions, so we need to rethink the design of our buildings on a large scale.

To help meet this target, researchers at the University of Bath’s BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials are researching low-carbon alternatives to building materials currently used by the construction industry.

The solution

BaleHaus is an innovative two-storey straw building, constructed on campus using ‘ModCell’ - pre-fabricated panels consisting of a wooden structural frame infilled with straw bales or hemp and rendered with a breathable lime-based system.

The system delivers a sustainable method of construction, combining the lowest carbon footprint and the best operational CO2 performance of any system of construction currently available.

The crop used for the straw can be grown locally, helping the local economy and, because it absorbs carbon dioxide as it grows, buildings made from it can be seen as having zero, or even a negative, carbon footprint. Due to its high insulating properties, houses made of straw bales need almost no conventional heating, keeping running costs low and minimising environmental impact.

Monitored for two years for its insulating properties, humidity levels, air tightness and sound insulation qualities, the research team established that the building maintains heat through very cold winters, stays dry and produces good sound insulation.

Impact

Since the construction of our BaleHaus, over 200 environmentally friendly straw homes have been built, as well as a local school in the city of Bath. This low-impact building material has received industry certifications and the first straw houses are on the open market.

BaleHaus

Our research impact: BaleHaus

Dr Andrew Thomson

Project investigator profile

Patricia Perez EstebanPostdoctoral Researcher in Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath

“After I finished my master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Salamanca (Spain), I started working as a researcher on a project that focused on alternative and more effective treatments of lung cancer from an engineering approach. I realised I had a passion for research, particularly biomedical, so I searched for a PhD that was challenging and oriented towards my professional interests. I found this wonderful project at Bath, which was (and is even more so nowadays) one of the leading universities in Chemical Engineering in the UK.

“Studying for a PhD in Bath has given me the opportunity to learn different aspects of various disciplines, due to the multidisciplinary nature of my research project. From a more personal perspective, I have fallen in love with this wonderful city, and I have met a lot of interesting people from many different backgrounds, which has been an enlightening experience.

“My PhD project focused on the implementation of emulsion technology for the production of emulsion-based formulations containing bacteriophages (viruses that infect and kill bacteria).

“My research has been very rewarding so far with respect to its outcomes. I have attended several national and international conferences, where I have been able to share and discuss some of the key studies, which will benefit my career prospects immensely.

“In addition to the practical skills and extended knowledge that are acquired during a PhD, there are many other benefits that are normally overlooked. Most postgraduate researchers undergo the ‘roller-coaster’ experience: all the ups and downs, the good and bad moments that research involves. This allows the development of self-confidence, the in-depth knowledge of one’s capabilities and limits, and the opportunity to improve the shortcomings and weaknesses both professionally and personally. I consider that these are extremely valuable skills, and are applicable in any work environment in the future.

“Fortunately, I have been able to carry on my research in the Department, although in a different but related field. I am presently working in the Tissue Engineering group, developing a capillary bed bioreactor in order to mimic the clearance of compounds that occurs in dermal capillaries. The ultimate goal of my current project is finding an alternative to animal testing, which reproduces in vivo conditions by purely using in vitro techniques.”

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Department of Chemical Engineering

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Our Department is friendly and close-knit. Research groups work together to exchange ideas and implement innovation and development across the whole spectrum of Chemical Engineering.

We also work closely with other departments at the University, providing a rich, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment for our researchers and students. Much of our research occurs at the interface of engineering and the physical sciences, including Chemistry, Biochemistry and Medical Sciences.

We carry out advanced research in many areas of chemical, environmental, biochemical and biomedical engineering, including:

• biofuels, bioenergy and sustainable feed stocks• tissues engineering • microreactors and process intensification• hydrogen production and storage • molecular and process simulation• membrane separation processes • water and wastewater treatment • catalytic and biochemical reactor engineering

We are funded by research councils, the Department for Trade and Industry, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the British Council, the EU, government research agencies and industry. We are also a part of three Centres for Doctoral Training (see page 20).

Collaboration

We collaborate on joint research programmes with scientists, businesses and educational establishments across the world. We have strong connections with industry, working with companies including:

• Alpha Laval • AstraZeneca • Airbus Group • BP • Croda • ExxonMobil • GlaxoSmithKline • Lanzatech • Mast Carbon

• Johnson Matthey • Kerry Foods • Kraft Foods • Perenco • Proctor & Gamble • Nestle • Tetra Pak • Wessex Water • Unilever

Example doctorate

project titles

Green and low-cost technologies or energy harvesting from waste A palm oil substitute and care product emulsions from a yeast cultivated on waste resources Enhancing and optimising the reaction rate of thin film photocatalysts in a photocatalytic spinning disc reactor

Finding more efficient methods of wastewater treatment and finding novel alternative uses for wastewater with environmental and economic benefits

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Research centres


Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering (CASE)

CASE aims to advance both fundamental and applied scientific and technological developments in separations in key areas for UK (and global) industry, with a direct impact on a wide range of industrial processes. From gas separation and storage to product purification in the pharma and fine chemicals industry, to food processing and water treatment. CASE covers research in three industrially important separation technologies: • membranes materials and processes • adsorption and porous materials• liquid extractions

Water Innovation & Research Centre: WIRC @ Bath

In collaboration with Wessex Water, we provide a unique environment to engage globally in research and policy on water technologies and resource management. Our multidisciplinary research teams have wide expertise in the natural sciences and engineering, social, economics and political sciences, policy, and business management. Our research is divided into five core themes that tackle the fundamental issues surrounding water: water treatment, water resources, water management, water and public health, and water, environment and infrastructure resilience.http://go.bath.ac.uk/wirc

Reaction and Catalysis Engineering (RaCE) Research Unit We carry out research from fundamental catalyst development to full reactor design and integration. Our goal is to develop novel catalyst/reactor configurations with increased effectiveness and stability whilst reducing energy and material consumption. Catalytic processes are key enabling technologies to address environmental and economic challenges in the 21st century. This includes efficient generation of materials from renewable sources, generation of energy from the sun, and environmental clean-up. We are at the forefront of research in this crucial sector, supporting three major themes catalysts and reactors design, energy generation and transformation, waste-free chemical transformations and environmental protections.www.bath.ac.uk/chem-eng/research/reaction-catalytic-engineering

Bioprocessing Research Unit (BRU)

The Bath Bioprocessing Research Unit addresses global challenges in food, fuel and healthcare by harnessing the power of biology. We work closely with end-users from clinicians, food and drinks companies to aeroplane manufacturers, ensuring our technologies meet their needs and at the same time benefit the planet and its inhabitants by enabling the transition to a circular economy. Our core themes are: biochemicals, biofuel cells and biofuels, biosensors, cellular agriculture, cell therapies and non-animal technologies.www.bath.ac.uk/chem-eng/research/bioprocessing-research-unit

www.bath.ac.uk/chem-eng/research/centre-advanced-separations-engineering/

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Our researchers developed novel adsorbent materials to optimise gas separation and purification with immediate benefits for industry.

The challenge

Finding new energy efficient ways to perform gas separation or purification directly benefits companies. It allows them to develop better products and processes whilst meeting today’s increasing environmental challenges.

The solution

We carried out research into obtaining high separation performance in gases but at a very much reduced pressure drop. Low pressure drops are desirable because less energy is consumed to perform each gas separation or purification; in turn, less carbon dioxide associated with primary energy provision is released into the natural environment.

Adsorbents are most commonly available in granular form. Energy is lost through pressure drop, which occurs from skin friction (energy loss as gas flows over material surfaces) and via form drag (energy loss as gas flows through tortuous paths around granular materials).

Form drag is much higher than skin friction in granular materials and so our researchers directed their attention to designing materials that eliminate as much form drag as possible. Specifically, they focused on highly structured materials that comprise straight channels, in the form of hollow fibres or monoliths, thereby eliminating tortuous gas flow paths.

Impact

Our research into novel, highly structured materials in the form of hollow fibre and monolithic adsorbents has led to products and processes aimed at energy efficient gas separation and purification, meeting legislative emission limits, creating healthier workplaces, and recovering valuable resources for reuse.

Consequently, the research by Professors Perera and Crittenden has led to important business and economic impact in two small-to-medium size enterprises: Nano-Porous Solutions Ltd (n-psl) and MAST Carbon International Ltd. Nano-Porous Solutions Ltd is developing new products for energy efficient gas separation for environmental and medical applications using adsorbent media tubes (Professor Perera); MAST Carbon International Ltd supply advanced carbon materials for separations, reactions and environmental protection (Professors Perera and Crittenden).

Our research impact: Developing materials for adsorbing and separating gases

Professor Semali Perera has a BSc (Eng) in Chemical Engineering and a PhD from Brunel University, Uxbridge. She is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. In 2002, she won the Mary Tasker Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering Teaching. In 2007, she won the prestigious Royal Society Brian Mercer Award for Innovation.

Professor Perera’s research interests are centred on the design and development of hollow fibres and novel low-pressure drop monolithic structures/devices from nano materials for adsorptive separations and environmental protection. Her research also focuses on the development of biodegradable, biocompatible polymer vehicles for cancer treatment.

Professor Semali Perera


Joe KinradeSenior Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Lancaster

“The best things about studying at Bath were the freedom of creativity in my research, the opportunity to travel for conferences and fieldwork, the lovely campus atmosphere and living in the city itself. I was lucky to work with some brilliant people at Bath too. Everyone in the lab took an active interest in each others’ work, and we had a strong culture of science communication and engagement with wider communities.

“My research focused on imaging the ionosphere above Antarctica. I travelled to Antarctica with the support of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), and the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), in the 2010/11 summer season to maintain and collect data from the University of Bath’s GPS receiver network.

“While there, we produced some of the first images of moving ionospheric storm features over Antarctica linked directly with GPS signal fluctuations, and discovered a statistical relationship with the visible emissions of the aurorae using a wide-angle camera on the roof of South Pole Amundsen Scott research station. The Antarctic campaign also allowed us to image the ionosphere in the northern (Arctic) and southern hemispheres simultaneously for the first time. In my current role at Lancaster University, I am fortunate to be working with both the Hubble Space Telescope and Cassini satellite missions to study the aurorae of Saturn.

“I developed many skills throughout my PhD that I’m sure will be useful to me indefinitely. Working in research helped me to filter and identify things of importance quickly when reading papers, allowing me to focus my effort and make my time more effective. This helps greatly when writing concisely for publication or preparing conference presentations. Research collaboration and the opportunity for international travel helped me to build a network of colleagues in other universities and companies that will stay with me throughout my career.

“Being a PhD student is great fun, challenging and rewarding – you get to work on something that really interests you (most of the time!) in a friendly and supportive environment, present your research at national and international meetings, and build social and working relationships around the world.”

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Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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We carry out basic and applied research at the frontiers of engineering and science. Our work includes strong interdisciplinary connections to basic science and mathematics, which is a key recommendation of The Wealth of a Nation report. Our research is funded by UK research councils, the EU and industry. Our academic staff, research fellows, postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students carry out internationally significant work and publish in a number of journals.

Electronic and electrical engineering includes a number of fascinating research challenges. It covers areas such as:

• electrical power and energy systems • microelectronics and optoelectronics • biosensors and bioengineering • remote sensing in space and atmospheric applications • imaging and tomography• renewable energy and energy harvesting• autonomous systems and robotics• electric vehicle systems• reconfigurable electronic systems

Collaboration

We have extensive links with industry and work with businesses ranging from the small to the multinational including:

• Defence Science & Technology Laboratory

• Gwent Group• Avacta Life Sciences• Samsung• ASV Global• Department of Energy

& Climate Change• Ofgem • National Grid • Scottish Power • UK Power Network

• Northern Power Grid• Western Power

Distribution • Centrica• NPower• Airbus • Toshiba • Hitachi• Swanbarton• Bristol City Council• Chronos Technology• Met Office• CERN

Example doctorate

project titles

Multi-resolution tomography for the Ionosphere

The fabrication and characterisation of InGaN/GaN nano-LEDs

Satellite occulation and stratospheric dynamics

An energy resource model for Great Britain

Mapping soil moisture using low-frequency radio signals

Electrical micro and nano devices for detection of cancer markers

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Research Centres


Centre for Advanced Sensor Technologies

We carry out research into highly accurate sensors and devices. These have a range of uses, including:

• new energy efficient lighting systems • cheap, fast and easy medical diagnostics, such as blood tests • monitoring of pollution • measuring cell damage in accident victims • making manufacturing more efficient

We are also interested in nanotechnology, microelectronics and optoelectronics. Our centre provides a focus for existing interdisciplinary research into advanced sensors and related technologies. We are involved in sensor-related research in several areas, including biomedical engineering and advanced semiconductors.www.bath.ac.uk/elec-eng/research/cast

Centre for Space, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science

We research the effects of the natural environment on the propagation of the radio and acoustic waves used in communication, navigation and remote-sensing systems. We also use these remote-sensing systems for geophysical scientific studies. Research spans the science/engineering interface and includes:

• the impact of space weather on GNSS systems, including GPS • satellite and radar studies of atmospheric dynamics• radio communications, navigation and security systems, radars and

antennas• lightning and sprites • advanced sonar systems for marine environments

We operate radars and other equipment in the Arctic and Antarctic.www.bath.ac.uk/elec-eng/research/csaos

Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution

We research innovative technical and commercial solutions to substantially reduce the cost of decarbonising the electrical supply system. Our work focuses on making energy supply systems more secure, reliable and efficient when integrating substantial renewable generation and as electrification of heat and transport becomes widespread. We are at the forefront of research into smart grids, smart community and smart markets, which balance the needs of generators and users with new information made available from smart grids and smart meters. Our sponsors include major power companies, the industrial regulator and the government.www.bath.ac.uk/elec-eng/research/cspd

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Our research into network charges directly influenced government policy and industrial practice and standards, leading to social, economic and environmental benefits.

Challenge

The UK is committed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. Electricity distribution costs are significant and account for approximately 21% of UK electricity bills. Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are responsible for distributing electricity from generators to residential and commercial properties but have no control over the location and size of these generators, except through the use of network charges. Industry regulator Ofgem recognised that flat-rate charging posed a major barrier to the cost-effective integration of renewables so in 2005 it called for a structural change to the charging regime.

Solution

In response to this call, Professor Furong Li and colleagues collaborated with Ofgem and Western Power Distribution to develop an economic charging methodology, known as ‘Long Run Incremental Cost (LRIC) pricing for electricity distribution systems’. LRIC defines the relationship between a location in an existing network and the cost of integrating renewable generation at that location, making it a sophisticated mechanism for evaluating long-term network costs. It can handle practical distribution systems of more than 2,000 connection points and produce long-run predictions of investment cost in a fraction of the time of traditional approaches. For the first time, DNOs can provide financial incentives to guide generators to connect at low-cost locations, thus lowering consumer energy bills.

Impact

LRIC has replaced the flat-rate charging approach used by industry for the previous 25 years and has led to major impact on government policy and industrial practice. The methodology developed by researchers at Bath allows the calculation of location-specific annual network charges for electricity generators and suppliers. This could lead to efficiency savings of around £200 million over the next 20 years.

Using our research, Ofgem introduced LRIC as an industry standard in 2008, requiring all DNOs to adopt the methodology. It is now used in just under 80% of UK distribution area, enabling DNOs to promote efficient use of the existing infrastructure.

Our research impact: Maximising the efficiency of electricity distribution networks

Professor Furong Li is the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Power Distribution in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. She is a Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award holder (2013-2018) and was an EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow (2006-2011). Her research is concerned with the fundamental development of new analysis tools, algorithms, economic theories of the grid and community energy applications. She has undertaken research and consultancy work for DECC, Ofgem, NPower, Centric, Wessex Water, Areva, and all the UK’s seven transmission and distribution licensees. She chairs the International Working Group for Distribution Pricing and Tariffs (USA), and is an executive member of the IET Power Trading and Control network (UK).

Professor Furong Li


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Lisa ColesPortfolio Manager at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

“I completed a master’s degree at the University of Bath in 2011. In my final year I carried out an experimental project in the Orthopaedic Biomechanics lab. I really enjoyed the work and I was fascinated by the subject matter. An opportunity arose for me to stay on at the University and carry out a PhD with the same supervisors. I jumped at the chance because I knew I would enjoy it and would find nowhere that would support me better.

“The Department of Mechanical Engineering was a great place to do a PhD. There were good lab facilities and brilliant technical support. There are also good support systems in place and many training opportunities. One of the best things, however, were the opportunities to do other small projects with external stakeholders (surgeons and companies) that were invaluable learning opportunities.

“My PhD helped me to develop multiple useful and transferable skills. One of the key skills I have used in my current job is the ability to take information from a number of different sources, filter it and draw conclusions.

“During my research at the Department’s Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics I looked at the patellofemoral joint after a total knee arthroplasty procedure. I developed an in vitro simulator and test method and then used it to investigate the effect of implant design and alignment on the forces and contact pressures in the patellofemoral joint.

“My work demonstrated the clinical relevance of the simulator results and highlighted the importance of considering the patellofemoral joint both during the design of total knee arthroplasty components and during the replacement surgery. The results were presented at national and international conferences and published in a journal paper.”

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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We have a proud record of achievement in education and research. The 2014 Research Excellence Framework rated 89% of our research as world leading or internationally excellent.

Our research covers a full spectrum extending from fundamental investigations to applied research. Many of these activities are carried out in conjunction with industry and other universities, both in the UK and overseas.

Our research activities cover the broad areas of design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics and materials, and thermo-fluids.

We carry out advanced and innovative research in:

• sustainable energy and the environment • aerodynamics and aerospace systems • composite and smart materials • advanced manufacturing and metrology • biomechanics of artificial joints • robotics and system dynamics • advanced vehicle powertrains

Collaboration

We also work with a wide range of industrial sectors at a local, national and international level. The companies include large, medium and small organisations such as:

• Airbus• Ashwoods

Automotive • Caterpillar• Cummins Power

Generation • Dyson• Ford Motor Company • GKN Aerospace

• Jaguar Land Rover• Kvaerner Markham• Pall Europe• Rolls Royce• Shell• Siemens• Unilever

Examples of doctoral

project titles

The simulation and experimental characterisation of torque convertor damper systems

Active helicopter seat vibration control

Turbocompounding for modern passenger car engines

Fixation and micromotion of press-fit acetabular cups in total hip replacement

Pyroelectric energy harvesting

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Research centres


Centre for Orthopaedic BiomechanicsOur multidisciplinary research bridges the gap between engineering and clinical orthopaedics. We collaborate with other academic and clinical institutions and orthopaedic surgeons in the UK and Europe. Our current and recent research projects are in the following broad areas: biomechanics of joint arthroplasty, fracture fixation, orthopaedic biomaterials, spinal biomechanics, tissue engineering and other medically-related projects. www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/research/ortho-biomechanics

Turbomachinery Research CentreWe investigate the theoretical, computational and experimental modelling of heat transfer and fluid flow related to turbomachinery. We conduct fundamental work to measure, compute and understand flow and heat transfer. We use generic, fully-instrumented experiments, designed for optical access and for thermal-imaging techniques. Our Centre is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and has international links with Siemens AG, Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd, Rolls-Royce, GRC (Munich) and Cross Manufacturing (1938) Ltd. www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/research/turbomachinery-research-centre

Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control (PTMC)We have a reputation as a centre of excellence in many aspects of fluid power, actuation, and the dynamics and control of electro-mechanical systems. A common thread is systems modelling and design, including control engineering. Our research is grouped into the following themes: control and actuation, fluid power and fluid systems, robotics, mechatronics and systems, vehicle dynamics, aerospace actuation. www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/research/ptmc

Centre for Materials and Structures Research (MAST)We carry out multidisciplinary research to revolutionise performance and production processes. We develop and design innovative materials with unique properties, whilst targeting the technological, structural and manufacturing applications in which they will be employed. Our principal themes include multi-scale modelling, and experimentation, and design for manufacture.www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/research/mast

Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC)We conduct internationally prize-winning research, focusing on improving the efficiency and emissions of both diesel and petrol engines. Our research is systems based on all aspects of automotive powertrain engineering. Our research represents four decades of achievement and extensive engagement with the automotive industry. We have made a significant contribution to the continued development of low and ultra-low carbon vehicles, reducing their CO2 signature and thereby enhancing fuel economy. We have played an important role in the vital task of making a cleaner environment. www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/research/pvrc

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Lowering CO2 through improved driver behaviour

Improving vehicle technology is not the only answer to the environmental challenge of the growing need for personal transport. Drivers must also play their part in reducing energy usage. The choices that they make have a large effect on fuel consumption and CO2 output.

Understanding the driver’s actions and improving performance

The Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC) has engaged in pioneering research since the 1990s to understand the actions of the driver and improving their performance. We realised that a 10% improvement in fuel economy of an engine was achievable, but at a cost in terms of the driver’s experience. Our work focused on achieving the economic benefits without the negative driver perception.

Our researchers conducted an extensive series of experiments with Ford and Torotrak to link fuel use and emotional response of drivers to acceleration performance.

We found that for some specific road types, the most aggressive drivers could easily use 50% more fuel than the least aggressive. This has significant implications for both traffic planners and for vehicle designers.

In a subsequent project in partnership with Mahle Powertrain, we examined the impact of driver behaviour on the effectiveness of the on-board systems used to monitor emissions.

Mahle Powertrain has used the results of this work to develop their ProLogiq™ data management product sold worldwide to automotive suppliers.

Savings of 10% in fuel use and CO2 emissions per year

We deployed these techniques in a government-funded KTP project in collaboration with Ashwoods Automotive, designing and developing a new and award-winning product called Lightfoot™. The product is marketed by Ashwoods to fleet operators of light commercial vehicles and gives reductions of at least 10% in fuel use and CO2 emissions.

The product has significant environmental impact, saving an estimated 2,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Furthermore, if all of the 3.5 million light commercial vehicles in the UK are fitted with this system, it would save nearly 8% of CO2 emitted annually.

Our research impact: Lowering C02

Chris Brace is Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Deputy Director of the Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre. He leads a wide portfolio of powertrain-based research projects with a common theme around the intensive measurement, analysis and control of multi-cylinder engine systems running under dynamic operating conditions. All of the research is in collaboration with industry, most notably Ford Motor Company and Jaguar Land Rover.

Professor Chris Brace


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Centres for Doctoral Training

Centres for Doctoral Training bring together diverse areas of expertise to prepare engineers and scientists to tackle future challenges.

Our programmes allow innovative collaborations between academia and industry, where the highest quality graduates conduct cutting-edge applied research with a business focus.

The University has Centres for Doctoral Training in:

• Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb) • Water informatics: science and engineering (WISE) • NERC GW4+• Catalysis• Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT)

Rachel MitchellPhD student (part time) in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb)

“I have spent nearly 20 years working in social housing, but 10 years ago I did a master’s in Sustainable Architecture at the Centre for Alternative Technology and since then I have been running my own energy practice. In the last five years my business has been involved in PassivHaus design, an area where I would like to develop my business and where I see design building moving. I have also done some work on post-occupancy evaluation of highly energy efficient houses and the performance gap between predicted and actual energy use in these homes. A combination of my interest in developing PassivHaus design and the performance gap of buildings has brought me to the University of Bath.

“Working alongside the PassivHaus Trust I am gathering post-occupancy data and analyse this consistently to decide whether a performance gap exists. I will then look to see whether aspects of this can be applied to the building industry. I am also looking at overheating and whether using different modelling software can predict the impacts of overheating better. Addressing the issue of the performance gap is not just of interest to researchers, but also to the government as well, as this affects our carbon targets.”


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Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb)The EPSRC-endorsed Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb) addresses the need to decarbonise society following the UK’s stated aim to make an 80% cut in carbon emissions by 2050. To help meet this target, fundamental concepts of low-carbon technologies will form the foundation of research carried out in the Centre. dCarb offers an innovative three-year doctoral programme that is funded by the University and industry. Our facilities provide students with a vibrant, multidisciplinary research and training environment. Students undertaking a PhD with dCarb will study as part of a cohort with students from backgrounds in architecture, science and engineering. They will carry out research into zero and low-carbon building technologies, covering a range of topics including:

• materials and structures• building physics• construction management processes• control and digital systems• social science• resilience and climate change• architecture• policy• economics

www.bath.ac.uk/ace/pg-research/cdt-decarbonisation

Centre for Doctoral Training in Water informatics: Science and Engineering (WISE)The EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Informatics: Science and Engineering (WISE CDT) is an innovative research venture between the GW4 alliance universities: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. The Centre has been created to meet the growing need for engineers and scientists capable of working at the interface of traditionally separate informatics, science and engineering disciplines, to manage the water cycle effectively and sustainably. Working closely with industrial and international academic partners, the four-year, full-time programme offers an advanced PhD experience, designed to train highly qualified postgraduate students as the next generation of skilled water scientists and engineers.

The centre offers up to 20 four-year, fully-funded studentships each year. Supervisors at Bath can offer PhD projects in:

• environmental sustainability• water resource management• flood risk evaluation• hydrology and hydro-power• mathematical and computational modelling• waste water treatment and recycling• water quality, pollution and human health• epidemiology of water-borne disease• security of supply• infrastructure resilience

www.bath.ac.uk/engineering/graduate-school/research-programmes/wise-cdt

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NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training PartnershipThe NERC GW4+ Doctoral Training Partnership brings together research-intensive universities across the South West: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Each partner has significant research capability in NERC sciences, across the three themes: solid earth, living world and changing planet.

At the University of Bath, NERC research is undertaken in seven departments across the Faculties of Science and Engineering & Design in the following subject areas:

• atmospheres, oceans and ice • climate change, impact and sustainability• ecology, conservation and biodiversity• genomes and evolution• water

Studentships are for 42 months (exceptionally 48 months), and include ‘training credits’ for the student to optimise their training to suit the needs of their project.

Although students will be registered at one of the four institutions, the training programme includes opportunities for collaborations between the institutions and with our research organisation partners.

www.bath.ac.uk/science/graduate-school/research-programmes/funding/nerc-gw4-dtp

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in CatalysisThe Catalysis CDT, hosted by Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, has been established with the support of the EPSRC,to provide PhD training across heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis as well as reaction engineering.

The CDT will allow postgraduates to develop an advanced knowledge of traditional and emerging catalysis disciplines, an understanding of industry and global contexts plus research and professional skills. Graduates from the Catalysis CDT will drive and grow the UK catalysis sector as well as support the needs of UK industry.

The PhD will begin with an initial intensive six-month bespoke taught programme that includes lecture and workshop based teaching from experts, experimental training, together with project work and transferrable skills training. Research skills will be developed through a six-month placement in the laboratory of a nominated supervisor before moving on to PhD research in Years 2-4.

The CDT has strong industrial support that will enable the delivery of a wide range of enrichment activities such as student conferences, outreach events and commercialisation training.

www.catalysis-cdt.ac.uk


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Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT)The Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) is a well-established, multidisciplinary university research centre with a strong record of training and graduating PhD students. We develop new molecules, materials, processes and systems from the lab right through to industrial application, with an emphasis on practical sustainability. Our scientists and engineers work together with industry to meet the needs of current and future generations.

We are funded by the British Government (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) as a Centre for Doctoral Training, which has enabled us to develop a full programme of training and development opportunities not usually available to PhD candidates.

We welcome applications from graduates of science and engineering disciplines (including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, pharmacy and physics) who already have, or expect to obtain, a good degree (first or upper second class honours for UK candidates) and have a strong interest in sustainable technologies.

All students in the Centre receive foundation training to supplement their undergraduate knowledge, as well as training in sustainable chemical technologies and transferable skills. All will conduct high quality and challenging research directed jointly by supervisors from across the University of Bath in collaboration with our international and industrial partners.

www.bath.ac.uk/csct

The University of Bath

The University of Bath is a small elite university with around 15,000 students. We focus on maximising the employability of our students and enhancing our international reputation for excellence and innovation in research.

The University is located just one mile from the city centre on one campus with all the amenities and facilities you will need to have a fulfilling student experience.

The benefits of our campus universityA campus university means everything you need as a student is in easy reach on one site. As well as the laboratories and lecture theatres, facilities for your lifestyle and social life are catered for on campus. Benefits of the Bath campus are:

• It is self-contained; it has two grocery stores, two banks, a dentist, medical centre and around ten different places to eat and drink.

• It produces a friendly community, with all students working and studying on the same site.

• There is 24-hour security providing a safe environment for all.

• Facilities are within walking distance, with travel time between buildings at a maximum of ten minutes.

• It is easy to meet people from other academic departments, due to everything being on the same site.

Campus facilities The University of Bath has extensive facilities for its students for both academic and social purposes.

• The University Accommodation Centre helps you to find suitable accommodation, as well as offering social trips to the surrounding areas. Examples include the world famous countryside views of the Cotswolds, and trips to the Christmas Markets in Hyde Park, London.

• The Library is open 24 hours, 365 days a year.

• The Careers Advisory Centre offers help on anything from finding and applying for a job, to interview techniques. It also organises networking events and workshops on employability.

• Our Sports Training Village has an ethos of ‘Sport for All’, offering training grounds for professional athletes and starter activities for those who want to try something new. It has facilities for all sorts of exercise from Rugby fields to a Judo Dojo room.

• The Institute of Contemporary Interdisciplinary Arts (ICIA) offers subsidised music, art and dance lessons to students, giving you the opportunity to learn something new at an affordable cost. With music practice rooms, there is a theatre and art gallery on campus. It also offers an extensive programme of live performances, exhibitions and concerts, all housed in our brand new, purpose built ats building known as The Edge.

The Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union (SU) is the social centre and support network of the University, dedicated to students’ welfare. It is a democratically elected student body that represents students’ concerns at the University. Here are just a few things that they do:

• organise social events• ensure students’ voices are heard on

important issues• offer over a hundred clubs and

societies, presenting a great way to meet new people

• advertise volunteer opportunities, locally and internationally

Doctoral College The Doctoral College supports and enriches the experience of doctoral researchers and plays a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study. It coordinates activities, manages student and programme administration and provides a focal point for professional skills development.

International studentsThe University of Bath has a vibrant international community, with students from 100 different countries. Specific support and facilities are provided to help international students arrive here safely and feel at home on campus including:

• a handbook before you leave for university, informing you of all essential information

• expert help and support on issues such as visas, from the International Student Advice Team and the International Office

• Fresh, the campus supermarket, including Fresh Oriental, an international foods section

• the International Student Association, which offers weekly drop-in sessions for any concerns you may have, and also organises campus-wide activities.

• we have around 20 cultural societies at the University of Bath that offer support as well as a great way to meet others from different countries. Examples are the Bath Thai Society, Chinese Student Society and the Japanese Society.

See more at www.bathstudent.com


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The City of BathBath is one of the most interesting, cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the UK. It is also the UK’s only entire city on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Bath was named after its famous natural hot spring, popular with the Ancient Romans and still enjoyed today. You can enjoy the same mineral rich waters in the modern Thermae Bath Spa, Britain’s original and only natural thermal spa, with its rooftop panoramic views of Bath’s skyline.

You can enjoy many things in Bath for free as a student, and there’s more to see than just the sites for tourists, with locals enjoying underground nightclubs and boutique shops. When living here, you can enjoy the frequent cultural events, with festivals going on every couple of months, ranging from the International Film Festival to the Jane Austen festival and the Great Bath Feast.

Bath has everything from high-end famous restaurants to cheaper student bars, as well as theatres and cinemas and a large variety of shops. There is a lot to do in Bath and there are many outdoor activities like boating along the River Avon and the famed Bath Half Marathon.

As well as being a very safe city, and famous for the beauty of its Georgian and Roman architecture, the city is also surrounded by classic English rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

Beyond the cityBath is in a great location to get a full understanding of British life, seeing famous tourist attractions as well as experiencing some of the best of Britain. The University Accommodation Centre arranges tours throughout the year to the surrounding south-west areas.

Here are some of the things you can do around Bath:

• The south-west countryside offers a wide variety of British landscapes from the famous sites such as Stonehenge and Cheddar Gorge, to the rolling hills of the Mendips and the traditional villages of the Cotswolds.

• London is only 90 minutes from Bath by train, with trains every 30 minutes.

• Bristol Airport provides fast access

to an ever-increasing number of destinations and there is also a direct bus route from Bath to all major London airports, including Heathrow.

• The city of Bristol is just 15 minutes away, offering more shopping opportunities and live entertainment venues.

• The country of Wales is nearby, with the capital city Cardiff just one hour away by train with all the fun a capital city has to offer.

• You can even experience the classic British seaside with the nearby coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, which has a typical old-style pier with arcade games and rides.

Related links:

Visitbath.co.ukwww.bath360.co.ukwww.somersetguide.co.uk/Bathwww.nationalexpress.com

Above: A shopping lane in the city. Top right: Rooftop pool at the Thermae Bath Spa. Lower right: Students at one of Bath’s many pavement cafés.

City facts• 84,000 population• 90 minutes from London by train• UNESCO World Heritage City


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Entry qualifications:


Academic requirements:

We typically require a UK undergraduate master’s degree, or internationally recognised equivalent, in a subject appropriate to the research topic.

Language requirement (where appropriate):

For our English language requirements please see individual courses on our website.

How to apply The University of Bath’s Doctoral College manages all of our admissions enquiries and helps students through the application process

Application checklist• Step 1: Identify a potential supervisor in your research area • Step 2: Apply online• Step 3: Track your application• Step 4: Await a decision• Step 5: Accept or decline your offer• Step 6: Meet your offer conditions• Step 7: CAS & Visa

Step 1: Identify a potential supervisor or suitable advertised project for your PhD

You can either:

(1) File an application for an advertised project via our online system

or (2) Review the expertise of our academic staff on our website

and check that our research interests match your own. Then you can either contact relevant staff member(s) directly to explore possible projects before filling in an online application. Or you can name the members of staff on your application and we will contact them for you.

You will need funding for your fees and living expenses while you are studying a postgraduate research programme with us. The University classifies students as UK/EU or international and your residency classification determines the amount you pay in tuition fees. Our tuition fees also depend on your programme of study and typically increase annually.

Step 2: Apply online

Submit your online application, indicating what date you would like to start. Make sure that you upload supporting documents that will include:

• your degree certificate• your transcript (if you have not yet completed your degree,

you will need to upload a copy of your most recent transcript)• results of your English language assessment (if applicable).

Please see details of the tests which we accept at www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/apply/english-language

• an academic reference: you must supply contact details including their email address

• an outline of your proposed research topic OR title of the advertised project that you are applying for

• name of proposed supervisor

We accept applications for research programmes all year round. Please apply at least two months in advance of your chosen start date for UK/EU students and at least five months in advance if you will need to apply for a visa.

Step 3: Track your application

We will provide you with a username and password so you can upload further supporting documents if necessary.

You can follow the status of your application through our Application Tracker. Step 4: Await a decision

Our admissions staff will check your application. We will send you an email to ask for additional documents if required. Once your application is complete, we will send it to your named supervisor for assessment.

Please contact us for a progress update on [email protected] if you have not received a decision within four weeks of completing the application.

Step 5: Accept or decline your offer

We will inform you of the decision on your application via the Application Tracker.

If you are made an offer, please accept or decline it through theApplication Tracker.

Step 6: Meet your offer conditions

If your offer is conditional, you will need to supply evidence that you meet these conditions as soon as you can. Upload any additional documents via the Application Tracker and email [email protected] to confirm that you have done so.

• for overseas offer holders, all conditions must be met by 31 July• for home/EU offer holders, all conditions must be met two

weeks before the course start date

Step 7: CAS & Visa

If you require a Tier 4 visa, you will be sent a questionnaire to confirm your visa requirements. This will be sent no more than four months before the course start date, once you have an unconditional and firmly accepted offer. For more information about the CAS and visa process, please refer to: www.bath.ac.uk/pg-offer-holders/visa-advice/cas/


• Funded studentships Funded studentships are provided by universities, research councils and charities. We advertise specific named projects through our FindaPhD feed. We also award studentships to excellent candidates who obtain an offer of a place for a project of their own choice. All funding is competitive and awarded to the best candidates.

• External funding The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online can help you find alternative sources of funding, like charities. These sources can make awards for fees, maintenance or research costs to any student, regardless of subject or nationality. The Guide contains a database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance and tools to help you prepare a winning grant application.

• Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) Centres for Doctoral Training provide studentships with bespoke training across a broad range of disciplines, working in partnership with different institutions, organisations or industry to prepare PhD students for their careers.

• Self funding If you have sufficient funds, or perhaps a combination of funds and grants, you can pay for your fees and living costs yourself. If you have graduated with a degree-level qualification from a previous programme at the University of Bath, you will be eligible for a 10% alumni discount on your tuition fees.

Postgraduate research funding

Images of Research

There are many ways to fund your postgraduate studies, below are just some of the routes you may wish to investigate. For further opportunities please visit the Doctoral College funding information pages:www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/find-funding-for-postgraduate-research/

Images of Research is a public exhibition held in Bath, where researchers explain their work using just an image and short description. The images are an insight to our wide ranging research activities and how these benefit society.

Tomography: Letting the inside out Sledge being refuelled on the sea ice Fuel saving where it matters most

Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF)The Faculty of Engineering & Design was recognised for its successful contribution to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014, with all four of our Departments scoring in the top 20.

The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering ranked joint 1st for the Architecture, Built Environment and Planning unit of assessment. 90% of our research activity was graded as either world leading or internationally excellent.

The Department of Chemical Engineering was ranked top ten with 89% of the research submitted to the Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering unit of assessment deemed world leading or internationally excellent.

91% of research activity from the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering was graded as either world leading or internationally excellent.

89% of research from the Department of Mechanical Engineering was ranked as world leading or internationally excellent.

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Contact Admissions equiries:Doctoral College10 West, Level 3University of BathClaverton DownBathBA2 7AYUK

email: [email protected]: +44 (0)1225 383463

go.bath.ac.uk/doctoralcollege

There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Visit http://go.bath.ac.uk/pgp-important-terms

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