LITAC - Smart and Sustainable Composite with Embedded Electronics by Weaving Functional Fibres

LITAC (Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour) hosted by the School of Design, is offering a number of highly competitive PhD scholarships consisting of the award of tuition fees and an annual maintenance stipend that matches UKRI rates (18,622 GBP in 2023/24) along with a significant element of training and development expenses also incorporated within the Scholarship package. The scholarships are available to start in 1st April 2024 or 1st October 2024 at the latest. All candidates must be UK applicants and will be assessed and selection is based on academic merit.<br /> <br /> Doctoral research students in LITAC will develop the ability to pursue research that advances the disciplines of textile technology, textile and fashion design, polymer science, and colour science and technology to find solutions to global challenges using advanced research tools and techniques. They will learn how to derive implications from their research results and communicate their findings to policy makers, practitioners, academics and industrial partners.

<p>According to the survey, there could be around 2 million tonnes of electronics waste produced by householders and companies in the UK [www.hse.gov.uk] where most comes from battery and Printed circuit boards (PCBs) etc. Such E-waste is generally made/encapsulated by plastic materials that require a long cycle of manufacturing and assembly process while also being difficult to recycle.</p> <p>Therefore, in this work, a smart and sustainable composite through 3D weaving functional filaments/yarns will be developed to play the role like functional electronics (e.g. PCBs), but sustainable. The individual filament/yarn with conductive nanomaterials deposited will be designed and manufactured for circuits, antenna and sensors with the semiconductor devices integrated together as smart composite.&nbsp;</p> <p>This would be a game changer for the manufacture of future electronics devices as it will fabricate and connect the whole electrical units by weaving and co-manufacturing as the bespoke design into any 2D and/or 3D geometry. It will significantly shorten the manufacturing and integration cycle with electronics system comparing to traditional method using separate process like etching, photoengraving, laminating, drilling etc. &nbsp;Massive wires could be saved as most circuits&rsquo; connection will be pre-designed and weaved. &nbsp;Moreover, the whole composite materials will be explored with more sustainable materials so that it could be easily reused/recycled with the electronics components and therefore release the huge stress from E-waste and loss of economic and raw materials.&nbsp;</p> <p><img 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/></p> <p><u><strong>Industrial Collaborations:</strong></u></p> <p>The successful applicant will join the <a href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/leeds-institute-textiles-colour">Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC)</a>, a collaborative international research Institute that applies academic expertise, working together with external partners, both industrial from across the world, to address global challenges and sustainable development in textile and colour industries. We are focused on the development of innovative science and technology, materials, methods and processes. Technology-driven sustainable development is a major part of our work, hosted by the <a href="http://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design">School of Design</a> at the University of Leeds.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="http://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design">School of Design</a> is a world leading research centre with a focus in creativity and developing innovative materials and manufacturing solutions with interdisciplinary researchers and industrial partners.</p> <p>We have a strong industrial collaboration with UK and international based textiles and natural polymers manufacturing industries. In particular, the project has obtained support from sustainable polymer developer, Floreon, and Composite manufacturer Airborne as industrial advisory board with potential collaboration opportunity with CTP (Centre Technique du Papier). These industrial collaborators will work closely with the PhD student.</p> <p><u><strong>Other Conditions:</strong></u></p> <ul> <li>Applicants must not have already been awarded or be currently studying for a doctoral degree.</li> <li>Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this scholarship.</li> </ul>

<p><u><strong>Stage 1</strong></u></p> <p>First, apply for a research place of study, through the <a href="http://prod.banner.leeds.ac.uk/ssb/bwskalog_uol.P_DispLoginNon">online application form</a>. Please state clearly that the funding you wish to be considered for is &lsquo;Smart and sustainable composite with embedded electronics by weaving functional fibres&nbsp;&rsquo; with Professor Yu Shi as your proposed main supervisor with co-supervision by Prof Ningtao Mao, Prof Robert Kay and Dr Lindsey Taylor. You will be expected to meet our<a href="http://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/design-research-degrees/doc/apply-9"> eligibility criteria</a> for PHD candidates.</p> <p>In order to be considered for the Studentship you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for PhD study.</p> <p>Please note that you will not need to submit a Research Proposal as part of your application for this project. In place of a Research Proposal please can you submit a statement which convey&rsquo;s your motivation and enthusiasm for the project as outlined in the Scholarship advert. See stage 2 below.</p> <p>Once you have received your student ID number (a 9-digit number) move onto stage 2.</p> <p><u><strong>Stage 2</strong></u></p> <p>Apply for the LITAC Project &ndash; &lsquo;Smart and sustainable composite with embedded electronics by weaving functional fibres&rsquo; by completing the<a href="https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/litac-scholarship-smart-and-sustainable-composite-with-e"> Scholarship Application Form</a>. You must submit your scholarship application by 17.00 p.m. 4th of January 2024.</p> <p>The scholarship application includes the supporting statement referenced in Stage 1.&nbsp;This statement should demonstrate your suitability for your intended PhD Project and not be longer than two pages. The statement should specifically include details on your interest in the project and why you have chosen to apply for this in particular. &nbsp;The statement should also include how you will apply your current skills, knowledge and experience to undertake the PhD and the approach you would take to develop the project.</p> <p>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</p>

Applicants should have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in Material and/or Chemistry, Nanocomposite, Fibre, textile and weaving engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering or another appropriate undergraduate or Masters discipline<br /> . <br /> Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for this research degree course are advised to contact Prof Yu Shi (y.shi2@leeds.ac.uk) prior to making an application.

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study in the School of Design is an IELTS of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid.

<p>For further information related to the application process please email the Faculty PGR Admissions Team at&nbsp;ahcpgradmissions@leeds.ac.uk</p> <p>For further information related to the LITAC project&nbsp;or requirements for this research degree, please ontact Prof Yu Shi (y.shi2@leeds.ac.uk)</p>