Bora Karasulu
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Fully Funded PhD in Computational Modelling of Materials and Nanoelectronics at University of Warwick University of Warwick in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The studentship is fully funded for 4 years, covering full tuition fees for UK, European, and International students. It includes a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 per year), a research training support grant, a generous travel budget, and access to high-performance computing. Industry engagement and internship opportunities are provided.
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Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Warwick
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The University of Warwick’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Modelling of Heterogeneous Systems (HetSys CDT) is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship in the Department of Chemistry, co-funded by Merck Electronics and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The project is co-supervised by Bora Karasulu, Ellen Luckins, and Lukasz Figiel, and will commence in October 2026.
This PhD project focuses on multi-scale computational modelling, integrating quantum chemistry, machine learning, molecular dynamics, and fluid mechanics to investigate thin film formation during flowable chemical vapour deposition (FCVD) for next-generation nanoelectronics. The research aims to link precursor chemistry with FCVD process conditions to explain and improve film quality, in close collaboration with Merck’s experimental and computational teams. The project is ideal for students passionate about computational modelling, materials science, and nanoelectronics.
HetSys CDT offers over 10 fully funded PhD studentships annually across physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Students benefit from world-class interdisciplinary training, access to high-performance computing, industry engagement, and a supportive cohort-based research community. Projects span quantum, atomistic, and continuum modelling, with strong links to industry and opportunities for internships.
Applicants must have at least a 2(i) Honours or integrated Master’s degree in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. International applicants are welcome and must hold equivalent qualifications. The funding package covers full tuition fees, a tax-free stipend (£20,780/year), research training support, travel budget, and industry engagement opportunities. The application deadline is 28 January 2026, with interviews on 25 February 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the HetSys CDT website.
Shape the future of computational science and materials engineering by joining a vibrant research community at the University of Warwick. Explore advanced topics such as quantum chemistry, machine learning, molecular dynamics, thin film deposition, and nanoelectronics, and gain skills highly sought after in academia and industry.
Funding details
The studentship is fully funded for 4 years, covering full tuition fees for UK, European, and International students. It includes a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£20,780 per year), a research training support grant, a generous travel budget, and access to high-performance computing. Industry engagement and internship opportunities are provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold, or expect to achieve, at least an Upper Second Class (2(i)) Honours degree or an integrated Master’s degree (e.g., MPhys, MChem, MSci, MEng) in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. International applicants must hold equivalent qualifications. Existing PhD holders are not eligible. Applicants must provide academic transcripts, a personal statement, a CV, and two academic references. English language proficiency is required for non-native speakers. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Professors
Associate Professor, EPSRC Early Career Fellow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Semiconductor Physics
Electronic Structure
Lithium-ion Batteries
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