A scanning electrochemical impedance microscope is used to study the local electrochemical and electrical properties of various surfaces (from semiconductors to biological objects) by measuring the electrochemical impedance. Such a microscope consists of two main parts: a mechanical part that positions the microelectrode and an electrochemical complete resistance measurement equipment. This equipment is usually a potentiostat that applies an alternating voltage and measures the current and phase shift. In fast-changing systems, this method of measurement is too slow, because the most important information is obtained at low frequencies, the measurement time of which is quite long and lasts up to 30 min. In this case, it is appropriate to use the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method for signal spectrum processing. With currently available equipment, it is possible to obtain a response in the same frequency range in a few seconds using the FFT method. However, the problem with this device is that it generates excessive noises that drown out the response of sensitive (eg biological) systems.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of assoc. prof. dr. Dainius Udris. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- Independent research under supervision;
- Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
- Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
- Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
- The completion of a PhD thesis.
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: 70 OR IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.
- A relevant portfolio is required.
- Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography.
- Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included);
- Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID;
- Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees: 20,659 AUD / year ≈ 12,680 EUR / year. Part-time studies (6-year) 8,453,00 per year.
Living costs
Vilnius, Lithuania: 798-1,395 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The PhD studies can be financed by the companies or enterprises financial resources or a PhD student‘s personal finances.
