Key information Duration: Full-time, 36 months Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2027, Apply before Jan 2027 Language: English
Delivered: On Campus Campus Location: Erlangen, Germany Disciplines: Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Overview About the programme The Design of Particulate Products research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) targets scientific breakthroughs in the product engineering of nanoparticles with optimised optical properties produced by continuous synthesis directly coupled to property-specific classification of nanoparticles by chromatography. These challenges are addressed from different perspectives in four strongly interlinked research areas. These will be underpinned by the development of joint methodologies in synthesis, classification, characterisation as well as modelling, simulation, and optimisation. Programme Structure The research fields of the planned CRC are divided into four thematic and highly interlinked RAs: RA A will study continuous processes for NP formation and their self-assembly into well-organised optically active porous structures. RA B aims to develop novel SPMs and processes for NP classification with respect to size, shape and surface properties. RA C will employ high-end methodologies for the multidimensional characterisation of single NPs, SPMs and particle ensembles with respect to their surfaces, diffusive transport and disperse properties including size, shape as well as porosity. RA D will provide models for particle interactions, particle transport and self-assembly. Based on a novel framework of unified balance equations, NP synthesis and their chromatographic separation will be modelled and optimised with respect to structure-property-process functions taking uncertain conditions into account. Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 5.5 Other requirements General requirements To be admitted to a doctorate, you must usually prove that you have successfully completed a Master's degree programme in the relevant subject area that is equivalent to a Master's degree programme from a German university. Tuition Fees At FAU tuition is free. However, students have to pay a semester contribution fee of 72 Euros for student services. Living costs Erlangen, Germany: 1,176-1,771 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
