Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Metallic Systems A Four Year PhD in Materials Engineering

 A partnership between Sheffield and Manchester Universities.  Established January £6.3M EPSRC investment. - To address a training gap in Metallic materials engineering A Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Metallic Materials Advanced Metallics CDT

A Doctoral Training Centre in Advanced Metallic Materials  To train the next generation of Metallic Materials Engineers, with the right skills set for research leadership - in a globally competitive market place.  To promote discovery, knowledge, and innovation in metallic materials research. A PhD with a Difference The DTC Ambition Advanced Metallics CDT

 The largest concentration of metallics research activity and teaching experience in Europe  Top ranking in last 3 National Research Assessment Exercises (1996, 2001, 2008)  26 Academic specialists Why Sheffield and Manchester? Advanced Metallics CDT Combined active research portfolio of > £25M £30M of state-of-the-art research facilities

- 7 research centres of excellence 1.IMMPETUS Inst. for Microstructural & Mechanical Process Eng. (Sheffield) 2.LATEST - Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport, (Manchester) 3.UMARI – University of Manchester Aerospace Research Inst. 4.MPC Materials Performance Centre, & the Dalton Institute (nuclear and power engineering – Manchester) 5.Corrosion and Protection Centre (Manchester) 6.AMRC Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Sheffield) 7.RCSE Research Centre in Surface Engineering (Sheffield) Strategic Alignment AMRC Advanced Metallics CDT

Our Industrial Partners Advanced Metallics CDT

“Technology is Fundamentally Limited by the Properties of Available Materials” 1864 Clifton Suspension Bridge 214m span Wrought iron 1998 Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan 1,991 m span high tensile strength steel 2010 Maximum theoretical span now 4 km With ultra high strength Steel fibres Advanced Metallics CDT Why Materials Engineering?

(we can’t actually change this) Control structure on: nano, micro and meso scales nmnm The Engineer Materials are stuff with properties The Physicist Materials are made of small particles Materials Science μmμm What is Materials Engineering? m Optimise performance

Why Specialise in Materials Engineering - Metallics ? Advanced Metallics CDT “No other class of material is as important for structural engineering”  Has had as great an impact on technological society  Critical to economic health of UK plc

Advanced Metallics CDT Why Specialise in Materials Engineering - Metallic Materials? “No other class of material is as important for structural engineering”

The Future for UK Plc  A Sustainable economy  Ageing population  Global competition in high tech Manufacturing Advanced Metallics CDT

=> Major research challenges Advanced Metallics CDT Your PhD in……………

Light weighting Reduced emissions Materials for new drive systems Highly cost competitive Body structures: light alloy- composite –steel hybrid Engines : Light alloy– surface modified hybrid castings Advanced Metallics CDT Engineering Automotive Materials

High performance metallic materials Weight saving Demanding environment Airframe: Composites - advanced aluminium & titanium alloys metal laminates Engines: nickel superalloys, advanced titanium Aerospace Materials Advanced Metallics CDT

Renewable Energy Greater efficiency Nuclear power High temperature corrosion resistant Pressure vessels – Stainless steels nickel alloys. Corrosion protection systems life monitoring Nuclear materials (e.g. Zirconium) Advanced Metallics CDT Materials for Sustainable Power Generation

Medical and Bio-Materials Theraputic Delivery Tissue repair/replacement Medical Devices Porous Ti coating Advanced Metallics CDT

“Nano-materials, particle physics, and Rocket science” Dr João Quinta Da Fonseca

Contamination in recycling commercial Al- alloys Novelis Controlled dissolution of Mg alloys for biomedical applications MEL Environmentally-friendly, novel coatings for aerospace alloys Airbus Naturally-inspired lattice structures by ALM RollsRoyce Deformation mechanisms in Ni superalloys RollsRoyce Improving the properties of Zr-alloys for nuclear reactors Westinghouse Laser chemical modification of aerospace alloys BAE SYSTEMS Surface engineering for composite metal joining EADS/TWI Deformation of metal nanowires – Pure Science …. Example 2010 PhD Projects

Careers in Materials Engineering Advanced Metallics CDT Graduates with a PhD in materials engineering have a 95% Employment rate

Dr. Laura Pocock Materials Engineer Cummins Turbo Technologies ‘I enjoy working within a dynamic global industry which continues to challenge my materials expertise on a daily basis’  World’s first turbocharger with a cast titanium impeller technology  World’s first, commercial Variable Geometry turbocharger. Advanced Metallics CDT

With core skills training Enhanced Scholarships Multidisciplinary Research Project Industrial Sponsorship & Experience Professional and Management Skills Industrial study tours, placements International Summer School Cutting edge research in a dynamic training environment Advanced Metallic Systems DTC The DTC will expand your horizons A Different Kind of PhD

How Does it Work? Advanced Metallic Systems DTC High Quality Graduates in: Engineering or Physical Sciences Core Skills training in Metallurgical Research Specialised Options Multi Disciplinary Research Project (PhD) Professional and Management Training Globally Competitive Doctoral Graduate - Fast track career

Not Just a PhD Advanced Metallic Systems DTC  A PhD, from a recognised centre of excellence in research training.  A Diploma in Research Management On Graduation you will get

Scholarships and Student Support Home Resident (UK +EU) Students Stipend + Tuition Fees YEAR 1: Stipend enhanced to £15k. YEAR 2-4: Stipend + industrial support enhanced to £16k Advanced Metallic Systems DTC

Why Four Years? Advanced Metallic Systems DTC A conventional PhD 3.5 – 4 years with only 3.5 yrs funding, has little structured training provides a poor breadth of knowledge 1.Broader more structured training 2.Stronger foundations in subject 3.Enhanced international and industrial experience 4.Opens access to students with a general Eng. Sci. Background 5.More employable graduates with business and research leadership skills DTC PhD 4 years – BUT! Full four years funding for each student

How do I apply? We welcome applications from graduates with : 1 st, 2.1, hons. or masters level degree in: Engineering, or a physical, science Advanced Metallic Systems DTC You can apply now! Manchester Sheffield Or online at Manchester or Sheffield: