Siva is a Research Technician in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath. He supports research activities in the area of micro/nanofabrication and CVD growth. He received B.Sc(Hons) in Physics from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka and PhD in Physics from the University of Bath. He taught Physics at the University of Jaffna and held Post-doctoral positions at the University of Bath, UK and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. He was recipient of the Claude Leon foundation fellowship for the postdoctoral studies in South Africa, Overseas Research Scholarship for the PhD studies in the UK and the Arunachalam Mahadeva Memorial Prize for the best performance in the Special degree Examinations in Physics.
Theme: Advanced nanomaterial processing
Joe received a Master’s Degree in Chemistry in 2019 from the University of Bath, with a final year project focusing on the chemical deposition of fluorinated tin oxide. During his undergraduate degree, he completed a year abroad in Finland, where he worked in the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Helsinki. He is now starting his first year as a PhD candidate (2019), working with the Vacuum Nano Electronics Group and the Johnson Group, at the University of Bath. He is supervised by Dr Cole and Co-Supervised by Dr Andrew Johnson.
Thesis: Growth of 2D Electronics: Development of van der Walls Heterostructures for Flexible & Transparent Electronics
João is a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath, starting in 2020, supervised by Dr Matt Cole. He has a MSc degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Lisbon, having developed his thesis at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) with focus on the optimization of the CVD growth of two-dimensional MoSe2. Outside of the lab he enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.
Thesis: Nanomaterial Printed Electronics for Advanced, Low-Cost On-Body Health Monitoring
Adam is a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath, starting in 2022, supervised by Dr Matt Cole. He has a MPhys degree in Physics from Loughborough University, with his final year focusing on the electrical dynamics of ballistic bilayer graphene. Outside of studies he loves playing guitar and drums as well as doing Olympic recurve archery.
Thesis: Growth of 2D Electronics: Development of van der Walls Heterostructures for Flexible & Transparent Electronics
Youma is a final year MEng student studying Computer Systems Engineering. His final year project is to design, make and test an ad hoc patterning machine with the aim of achieving a spatial resolution of less than 50 µm. Outside of studies, Youma enjoys cooking and watching aviation documentaries.
Thesis: Development of a Low-Cost Arduino-Based Patterning Tool for 2D Material Electronics
Tamina is a final-year BEng student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an interest in innovative design engineering. Her final year project is on the development of a carbon nano-tube based Xray gun, focusing on vacuum systems and experimental prototyping. Outside of studies she loves spending time in nature, travelling, and fine arts.
Thesis: Development of a Nanomaterial Based Xray Gun
Nicholas is a final year MEng student Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath. His final year project explores hydrographic printing as a method for fabricating electronic tattoos. Outside of his studies, Nicholas enjoys tennis and running.
Thesis: Development of a Hydrographic Printing Technique for the Transfer of Conductive Patterns onto Flexible Substrates.
Brandon is a BEng student studying Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering who strives for determined success and effort. His final year project is to design and manufacture a low-cost, drone build kit, teaching resource for first year students to be able to make and fly the drone. Outside of studies, Brandon enjoys to workout at the gym and go for long drives.
Thesis: Development of hive action in a low-cost programmable drone teaching resource
We are currently seeking students for PhD, MSc, MRes and MEng projects related to the groups core research activities. In the first instance, applicants should contact Dr Cole with an up to date CV. For information on sources of funding please consult the Universitys Doctoral College, the Brian Nicholson Scholarship, the Ko Scholarship, the Whorrod Studentship, the China Scholarship Council (particularly applicants from partner institutions), and the EPSRC Doctoral Training Centres. Further details are avilable on the Departments research funding pages.
A high-ranked Bachelor's or Master's degree (>2i or equivalent) in a suitable Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, or Physics is required. Further information on applying to the University, fees and funding is available here.
If you are interested in joining the group for postdoctoral research, please contact Dr Cole in the first instance with an up to date CV. For information on sources of Fellowship funding please consult;