Power Electronics Machines and Control Research Group - University of Nottingham
Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering and ITT Inc. The successful candidate will be addressing key technological challenges which will translate in more sustainable power converters for variable speed drives.
As part of the research work planned for the next 5 years on advancing innovation into Embedded Motor drive (EMD) technologies to reduce global energy consumption in collaboration with ITT and the Royal Academy of Engineering, the PhD candidate will be investigating solutions to the scalability and feasibility of high power EMD architectures looking at low voltage and higher current ranges but also the more challenging, medium voltage and lower current range.
This will allow the creation of higher power embedded motor drives which currently do not exist in the market.
We are seeking candidates with:
- First or upper second class degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- First rate analytical and numerical skills, with a well-rounded academic background
- Background with relevant packages, (SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, MATLAB, PLECS)
- A driven, professional and self-dependent work attitude is essential
- Experience of working within industry will be an advantage
- The ability to produce high quality presentations and written reports
This is an exciting opportunity to experience world leading research environment as well as contributing to high impact project which has the potential to revolutionise the world of variable speed drives providing sustainable solutions, and significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
Funding notes: The scholarship on offer comprises a tax-free stipend of over £15,000 a year; tuition fees paid and a generous study package.
If interested in this studentship, the suitable candidate should contact first [email protected]