Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling Aston University

Overview

The Advanced Microwave Technology Development for Low Carbon PVC Recycling course at Aston University  will support the development of Halocycle’s PVC recycling process by carrying out a detailed study of the effect of microwave processing parameters on the product stream distribution and characteristics, with a particular emphasis on upgrading them into valuable products for integration into the circular economy.  The PhD student will have access to industrially relevant amounts of process products from Halocycle’s continuous pilot scale facility, aswell as gain first-hand experience running and optimising the plant as part of the industrial placement.

Career prospects

Studying a PhD is great route into academia and industries that are centred on research and innovation. Areas with a demand for very high level and specialised research skills often demand PhDs.

In addition to this specialist knowledge, PhD education will help you to develop a set of valuable transferrable skills. The very nature of studying an intensive research degree will enable you to become a team player, develop problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and advanced presentation and communication skills.

The variety of PhD project topics at Aston means that the destinations of our graduates vary substantially. Some choose to continue into academia, at either Aston or other leading institutions, while others go onto use their newly acquired skills in a range of research, healthcare, industry or charitable fields. When selecting your chosen PhD path at Aston, your supervisor will be able to provide you with relevant career opportunities that could be available to you in your specialist area.