PhD Studentship in Engineering: System Integration of Concentrator Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices, 2016

Cardiff University isinvites applications for PhD Studentship in engineering: System Integration of Concentrator Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices. 

The PhD project will investigate the integration of two semiconductor technologies for solar energy harvesting, photovoltaics (PV) and thermoelectrics (TE). Around 50% of the solar spectrum is comprised of waste heat which is not utilisable by crystalline Silicon PV materials. TE modules can utilise a proportion of the waste heat to generate power and increase solar energy harvesting, or it can be used to pump heat to reduce the PV cell temperature and increase integrated device efficiency. This Ser Cymru NRN funded project links into a large EPSRC SUPERGEN Solar challenge grant with consortium members in Glasgow, Exeter & Manchester. There is also industrial links to a World leading semiconductor manufacturer.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Cardiff University, UK

Study Area

Engineering in System Integration of Concentrator Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices for Enhanced Solar Energy

Scholarship open for

EU, UK and International Applicants

Scholarship Level

PhD

Eligibility

Residency: This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees.

Academic criteria: Applicants for a studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a 2.1 degree or higher in a relevant subject and/or an appropriate Masters qualification.

Number of Scholarships

One position

Scholarship Duration

3 years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

This studentship consists of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year).

Application Method

In the first instance, you should submit a CV & Covering Letter to Miss J Cleaver on engineering-pgr@cardiff.ac.uk. The successful candidate will then be invited to submit a standard application for Postgraduate Study via the Online Application Service.

Deadline

28 August 2015.

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