Electronic, Thermal and Structural Properties of Two-Dimensional Materials
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. They have the potential to induce disruptive technological change in the chemical, energy, electronics, and quantum industries. The aim of this project is to carry out multiscale modelling of selected 2D materials, including binary systems and stacked layers, as well as developing databases for machine learning and computer simulations.
The methodologies include density functional theory, machine learning, molecular dynamics simulations, and phase-field crystal modelling. The project focuses on electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties, alongside collaboration with experimentalists to design new correlated and defect-engineered materials for quantum devices, thermoelectrics, thermal rectification, and other energy applications. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021
Key highlights
- Multiscale modelling of 2D materials including binary systems and stacked layers
- Uses density functional theory, molecular dynamics and phase-field crystal modelling
- Develops databases for machine learning and computer simulations
- Studies electronic, thermal and mechanical properties of 2D materials
- Collaboration with experimentalists on materials for quantum devices and thermoelectrics
- 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Computational materials scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Condensed matter physicist
- Machine learning research scientist
- Materials modelling engineer
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £23,100
Admission
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