使用动态压力滑动和原位拉曼光谱定量摩擦膜形成的博士研究员
Quantifying tribofilm formation using dynamic pressure sliding and in-operando Raman
原帖优先：申请材料、截止时间与资格以原帖和学校官方说明为准。
博士招生与资助公告
- 申请年度
- 2027；原帖说明：How to apply Apply now You need to: • choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences • select Full time or Part time • search for programme PhD Engineering & the Environment (7175) • add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application Applications should include: • your CV (resumé) • 2 academic references • degree transcripts and certificates to date • English language qualification (if applicable)
- 最近申请截止
- 2027-01-01
- 全部申请截止
- （Europe/London）
- 资助原文
- Fees and funding We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students. Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants. Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered. For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
- 资助条件
- 原帖为竞争性或附条件资助说明，未确认本项目获资助及申请人能获奖；不作为保证全奖。
- 原帖材料说明
- • your CV (resumé)
- • 2 academic references
- • degree transcripts and certificates to date
- • English language qualification (if applicable)
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- 研究内容
- 本项目结合了摩擦学、先进表面工程和实时拉曼光谱技术，以揭示保护性摩擦膜在极端条件下的形成与失效机制，旨在开发耐用的发动机表面，助力氢燃料等清洁替代能源重型交通的发展。
- 申请条件
- 申请人必须拥有英国 2:1 荣誉学士学位或同等国际学历。
- 待遇
- 提供竞争性资助机会（针对英国及国际学生），顶尖申请者通常可获得涵盖英国水平学费及生活津贴的学生奖学金，资助以滚动方式颁发。
- 申请方式
- 通过官方系统在线申请，选择研究型项目（Research）、2027/28学年、工程与物理科学学院，选择全职或兼职，搜索博士项目“PhD Engineering & the Environment (7175)”，并在申请的第二部分添加导师姓名；截止日期为2027年1月1日。
- 材料清单
- 个人简历 (CV)
- 2封学术推荐信
- 迄今为止的学位成绩单与证书
- 英语语言资格证明（如适用）
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岗位信息
- 最终轮次截止
- 2027-01-01
- 学科
- 材料科学
- 合同类型
- 项目资助
- 本站收录
- 内容更新
- 导师
- John Walker
- 来源
- 南安普顿大学博士研究项目招生 · 最近核对 2026-10-10
- 详情核验
判定依据（原文摘录）
- is_phd
Type of degree Doctor of Philosophy
- bachelor_ok
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
- supervisor_name
Dr John Walker
原文
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Postgraduate research project
Quantifying tribofilm formation using dynamic pressure sliding and in-operando Raman
Funding
Competition funded
Competition funded
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Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree
2:1 honours degree
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Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date
1 Jan 2027
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Entry requirements
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How to apply
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About the project
Potential supervisors
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
Contact us
About the project
This project combines tribology, advanced surface engineering and real-time Raman spectroscopy to reveal how protective tribofilms form and fail under extreme conditions. Working with the National Physical Laboratory, you'll develop durable engine surfaces that could unlock cleaner, longer-lasting heavy-duty transport.
The global transport sector is facing an enormous challenge to transition to clean carbon sources of propulsion and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. One pathway to propulsion decarbonization is combustion of diesel alternatives such as hydrogen. However, efficient combustion of sustainable fuels can lead to formation of corrosive species from unburnt fuel or condensed water vapour, degrading the tribological performance of protective tribofilms on the cylinder liner surface.
This project will assess the tribological impact at the ring-liner interface of a hydrogen fuelled off-grid heavy duty combustion engine using dynamic pressure sliding, a technique that simulates the variable contact pressures along the stroke of the 4-stroke cycle. The key novelty of the project is ascertaining liner surface evolution and quantifying tribo-film formation and removal as a function of contact conditions, carried out using in-operando Raman spectroscopy at the National Physical Laboratory. The principal challenge in qualifying this technique is achieving sufficient optical penetration through the lubricant film to acquire a reliable, scattered Raman signal without excessive attenuation.
The project will quantify tribo-layer formation using in-operando Raman, to observe surface chemistry development in real-time. This will be verified through the use of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy before determining the influence that water contamination has on lubricant emulsification and tribo-film degradation. The goal of the project is to engineer surfaces that will enable durable operation of hydrogen fuelled combustion engines for heavy duty transport and off highway applications. You'll be trained in Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.
The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Potential supervisors
Lead supervisor
JW
Dr John Walker
MEng, PhD
Associate Professor
Entry requirements
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Fees and funding
We offer a range of funding opportunities for both UK and international students. Horizon Europe fee waivers automatically cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for qualifying students.
Competition-based Presidential Bursaries from the University cover the difference between overseas and UK fees for top-ranked applicants.
Competition-based studentships offered by our schools typically cover UK-level tuition fees and a stipend for living costs for top-ranked applicants.
Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis, so apply early for the best opportunity to be considered.
For more information, please visit our postgraduate research funding pages.
How to apply
Apply now
You need to:
• choose programme type (Research), 2027/28, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• select Full time or Part time
• search for programme PhD Engineering & the Environment (7175)
• add name of the supervisor in section 2 of the application
Applications should include:
• your CV (resumé)
• 2 academic references
• degree transcripts and certificates to date
• English language qualification (if applicable)
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
For questions about applying, please email our Doctoral College (doctoralcollege-admissions@soton.ac.uk).
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Dr John Walker (J.Walker@soton.ac.uk),