MPhil Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling

Program Overview

This MPhil in Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling program offers specialized doctoral research focusing on liquid crystals, polymers, and other materials, utilizing advanced techniques and a vibrant research community. Through independent research supervised by experts, and with access to world-leading facilities, graduates pursue careers in industries ranging from software development to risk management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MPhil program focuses on doctoral research in the field of materials and fluid flow modelling. It offers the opportunity to delve into a specific area within this diverse subject, encompassing topics like liquid crystals, polymers, and thermodynamics. The program emphasizes advanced techniques, cutting-edge technology, and expert tutelage, allowing students to contribute to the acclaimed work of MERI researchers. Students will join a vibrant research community, including 100 PhD students, and their work will contribute to MERI publications, many of which are considered 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

Teaching:

The program is research-oriented, with most work conducted independently. Students receive support and expertise from a supervisory team, including a Director of Studies and a second supervisor specializing in the chosen subject area. Indicative topic areas include liquid crystals, self-assembled structures, and foods. Students can utilize various simulation methods, such as molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo, for their research. Learning takes place through:

• Independent research
• Laboratory training
• Research training, including mandatory ethics and integrity sessions
• Teacher training
• Participation in the MERI Research Colloquium, involving poster and oral presentations

Careers:

This program prepares students for careers in:

• Software development and management
• IT systems
• Banking
• Risk management
• Financial data provision
Previous graduates have secured positions at institutions like:
• Harvard University
• The University of Cambridge
• The University of Nottingham
• Max Plank Inst Mainz
• Max Plank Inst Gottingen
• Aix-Marseille University
• The University of Pittsburgh

Other:

• The program is offered full-time and takes 2 years to complete.
• Students study at City Campus, which is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
• The program provides access to high-performance computing hardware, a Beowulf Cluster with several hundred cores, a high-speed backplane, and experimental facilities within MERI's extensive portfolio of materials preparation and characterization equipment.
• The University has invested over £100m in new facilities, including 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by students.
• Students have the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college, and University-wide presentations, training, and conferences.

Home students: £4,786 per year International/EU: £17,205 per year