EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing PhD degree programme offered at Cardiff University, is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing.

The CDT will support postgraduate students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in compound semiconductor technology as well as developing research and professional skills and an understanding of the industry. Full EPSRC PhD studentships will be awarded to successful applicants.

EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing EPSRC CDT in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing programme from  Cardiff University Cardiff University aims:

• Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. They are central to the development of, for example, the 5G network, new energy efficient lighting, smart phones, satellite communications, power electronics for the next generation of electric vehicles and new imaging techniques. 

•  These technologies support our connected world, our health, our security and the environment. The next generation of these technologies can only be achieved with a step change in CS manufacturing. 

• The CS Manufacturing CDT is an essential core element in developing the skilled workforce to drive this change and support the emerging world leading CS Cluster.

Distinctive features

• Funded places, including fees, a generous stipend and travel allowance.

• You can undertake your research project at one of four universities with full access to their expertise and facilities.

• If you successfully complete the programme you will be awarded both an MSc and a PhD.

• Personal tutor and mentoring across the four universities.

• Specialist training will be provided by experts in their field, including our industrial partners.

• Access to outstanding facilities in the Centre’s partner universities and companies.

• You will be part of a programme which has been developed in conjunction with industry and is aligned with their needs.

• In the first year you will be part of a supportive student community with its own dedicated postgraduate learning space and ready access to academic staff.

• We provide a dedicated nursery cleanroom where students can learn the basics in a supportive cohort environment before moving on to the ICS cleanroom shared with industrial staff.

• You will be encouraged to take part in poster presentations, conferences and other engagement activities.

• Students have the opportunity to meet and work with world class academic members of staff, and leading professionals working in the industry.

• You will have the opportunity to undertake a project working in one of our partner companies.

• You will develop appropriate hands-on experimental and theoretical training related to CS device and system level design and implementation which will equip you to become a leader in your professional career in industry or academia.

Curriculum includes:

• The first year of the programme will be undertaken at Cardiff University and is based on taught modules from our two Compound Semiconductor MSc courses, the MSc Compound Semiconductor Physics (focussed on photonics), and the MSc Compound Semiconductor Electronics, as well as CDT specific activities. 
• During your first year you will be allocated a mentor who will help identify any gaps in skills and expertise. 
• Alongside the MSc modules, you will participate in CDT-specific activities, including a journal club and weekly tutorials, seminars from academics and industry partners, and training workshops.
• On successful completion of the first year, students will  progress to the 3 year PhD research project and dissertation at one of the four partner universities.