Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes at Coventry University in the UK for 2022/2023

The Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes are currently offered at Coventry University for suitably-qualified graduates for a fully-funded Ph.D. program. The role of battery energy storage in the change from fossil fuels to electrification in transport is important, with lithium-ion technologies seen as key in achieving the Road to Zero Strategy.

Keep reading this post to know about Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes, its worth, eligibility, and application process.

A step-change in the combination of battery technologies into automotive is underway, but challenges remain around range anxiety, re-fuel (charging) times, and cost, obstructing the adoption of electric vehicles by the wider public.

However, there have been important efforts to enhance battery performance through chemistries and materials used but little progress has been made in the engineering design of cells. Building on recent advances in cell design in the 4680 cells announced by Tesla, this project will further improve the concept of the continual tab cell by bringing together specialist expertise in battery prototyping (CEMR) and laser welding (CMM), both strengths at Coventry University to obtain and understand further enhancement in cell design allowing for higher power and energy through engineering.

The Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding and experience across all aspects of device development, from electrode development, through mechanical assembly, improved welding and, joining techniques, and, ultimately device performance and electrochemical testing.

Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England. The foundation of Coventry University can be linked to the founding of the Coventry School of Design in 1843. The university was known as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 until 1987, and then as Coventry Polytechnic until the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 afforded its university status that year and the name was changed to Coventry University.

The university is the larger of the two universities in the city, the other being the University of Warwick. Coventry University is the UK’s fastest-growing university and the country’s sixth-largest overall, being the fourth largest outside of London.

Coventry University has two principal campuses: one in the center of Coventry where the majority of its operations are based, and one in Central London which focuses on business and management courses. The university also governs their other higher education institutions CU Coventry, CU Scarborough, and CU London, all of which market themselves as an alternative to mainstream higher education.

In addition, the university’s four faculties, which are made up of schools and departments, run about 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Across Coventry University, 11 research centers specialize in different fields, from agroecology and peace studies to the future of transport.  Coventry University gained a Gold in (TEF) in 2017. The university is a member of the University Alliance mission group.

Worth of Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes

The Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes is a fully-funded studentship, including tuition fees and stipend/bursary. All successful applicants will receive comprehensive research training which includes technical, personal, and professional skills.

Note that all researchers at Coventry University (from Ph.D. to Professor) are part of the Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability and Development, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.

Eligibility for Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes

• To be qualified for the scholarship, you need a minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
• You must also have the potential to engage in innovative research and complete the Ph.D. within 3.5 years.
• Each candidate must have a minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS academic overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) to be qualified for Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes.

How to Apply for Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes

For more details about the scholarship and to apply, click here. To find out more about the scholarship, please contact Dr. Alexander Roberts. You can also click here to apply.

The Application Deadline for Studentship Design and Development of Next Generation tab-less Battery Prototypes is May 13, 2022.

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