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1、Research opportunities in the Environmental Engineering Research Centre projects available to start 2009Projects shown in bold have dedicated externally-funded studentships all other projects may have funding allocated (commencing 2009) subject to the eligibility of the candidate; all awards for stu
2、dentships are made on a competitive basis.For project-specific enquiries, refer to the contact details given in the table. For general enquiries, contact Mrs Roslyn Barnes (r.barnesqub.ac.uk) in the Schools Research Support Office (+44 28 9097 4298) or refer to www.qub.ac.uk/home/Research/Postgradua
3、teOffice/PostgraduateAwards. Students who are planning on applying to the University for Postgraduate Study for 2009/10 must complete the Online Application form available at http:/pg.apply.qub.ac.uk/Closing date for applications: 27 March 2009Title of ProjectProject DescriptionSupervisor(s)Qualific
4、ations sought/other informationContact for further technical detail Investigation of the hydrogeological properties of low productivity fractured bedrock aquifers in IrelandThe project will involve working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of Geologists, Hydrogeologists, Civil Engineers
5、 and Ecologists in characterising groundwater flow and contaminant transport rates in crystalline bedrock aquifers. The project offers considerable field-based opportunities to gain experience in practical physical and chemical hydrogeology and geophysics, as well as working with experienced groundw
6、ater modellers in synthesising field data.Dr. Raymond Flynn a foundation in Geophysics, Hydrogeology and /or Hydrology is advantageous; all EU citizens eligible4-year position available from May 2009 as part of Poorly Productive Aquifer Research Programme, sponsored by the Griffith Geoscience Resear
7、ch Awards in the Irish Governments National Development Plan (co- ordinated by the Geological Survey of Ireland)r.flynnqub.ac.ukInvestigation of geochemical processes influencing the fate and transport of diffuse contaminants in Irish River Basin DistrictsThe project will involve working in collabor
8、ation with a multidisciplinary team of Geologists, Hydrogeologists, Civil Engineers and Ecologists. The researcher will investigate the role of sediment in affecting the health of aquatic ecosystems in Irish River Basin Districts and how sediment may influence the fate and transport of diffuse conta
9、minants (nutrients, pesticides and pathogens) to surface water bodies. The position offers considerable field-based opportunities to gain experience in practical physical and chemical hydrology and geochemistry, as well as working with experienced modellers in synthesising field data. The work will
10、be based at Queens Dr Raymond Flynn2i or higher honours degree in Geology, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline; a foundation in Hydrogeology and /or Hydrology is advantageous; all EU citizens eligible3-year position available from May 2009, funded through the Irish Envi
11、ronmental Protection r.flynnqub.ac.ukUniversity Belfast, but will require the researcher to visit field sites around the Republic of Ireland, and partner institutions in Dublin. Agencys(EPA) Science, Technology, Research a foundation in Hydrogeology and /or Hydrology is advantageous; all EU citizens
12、 eligible3-year position available from May 2009, funded through the Irish Environmental Protection Agencys(EPA) Science, Technology, Research however being underwater they have a smaller visual footprint. The flow field that is generated by such underwater turbines has not been fully investigated a
13、nd as a consequence its impact on the nearby environment has yet to be determined. It is also essential to understand the impact that this flow field has on subsequent devices that may be configured in arrays. This research topic has scope for 2 students. The first student will carry out a fully exp
14、erimental investigation of the near flow field for a 10th scale model of a typical current turbine. The study will place emphasis on the wake produced at the device. The second student will develop a CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) model of a typical device, with validation coming from an experim
15、ental investigation using a 40th scale model within the laboratory. This CFD simulation will provide the tools necessary to investigate the effect of inflow conditions on the operation of the turbine. Both projects link directly into the Dr G. A. Hamill EPSRC eligibility criteria apply (UK residents
16、/EU nationals only); position available from March 2009g.a.hamillqub.ac.ukstudy of the wash produced by propellers which has been carried out in the school over the past number of years. A study of bottom- hinged seabed- mounted flap-type wave energy converter arraysOYSTER is a flap type wave power device being developed by Aquamarine Power Ltd. in collaboration with Queens University
