Programme across the three institutions.
Energy shortage and environmental crisis are two major challenges facing humanity today. Developing new photocatalysts and establishing efficient photocatalytic systems are key to addressing these challenges. Visible light hydrogen evolution and carbon dioxide reduction are two of the most ideal and pollution-free production methods for green energy and chemical products. Due to their rapid photoexcitation response, large surface active sites, and precisely controllable structure, two-dimensional polymers have great application prospects in these two photocatalytic systems. This topic will expand new ideas for the study of the mechanism of photoinduced charge separation, and is expected to break through the bottleneck of twodimensional polymer photocatalysts, promote the practical application of photocatalytic technology, and expand the structure of viologen derivatives, injecting new vitality into the development of the photocatalytic field.
Joint Supervisory Team:
- XJTLU supervisor: Dr. Graham Dawson
- XJTU supervisor: Professor Gang He
- UoL supervisor: Professor Biqiong Chen
- XJTLU co-supervisor: Dr. Qiuchen Dong
Requirements:
A UK first-class or upper second-class honours Bachelor's degree and a UK Master's degree with Merit (or their equivalent) are required for PhD admissions. Exceptional candidates holding only a Bachelor's degree may be considered on an individual basis.
Evidence of good spoken and written English is essential. The candidate should have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or above, if the first language is not English.
For more information about entry requirements and admission procedures of PhD programme at XJTLU, please visit:
- Entry Requirement - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- How to Apply - Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Programme Structure and Fees:
Doctoral students in the joint programme are registered with both XJTLU and the UoL. Upon successful completion of the programme, the students will be awarded a PhD degree from University of Liverpool. During their doctoral studies at XJTLU, students are expected to conduct research at XJTU as visiting students. Additionally, students have the opportunity to apply for a short-term research visit to the UoL if the project requires it.
The joint doctoral programme is offered on a full-time basis, with a typical duration of three to four years. The tuition fee is RMB 99,000 per year.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are advised to email graham.dawson@xjtlu.edu.cn the following documents for initial review and assessment (Please include the project title in the subject line):
- CV
- Two formal reference letters
- Personal statement outlining your interest in the position
- Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS or equivalent)
- Full academic transcripts in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)
- Verified certificates of education qualifications in both Chinese and English (for international students, only the English version is required)
- PDF copy of Master Degree dissertation (or an equivalent writing sample) and examiners reports available
