Doctoral Candidate 8
Short description
This project deals with - Production and characterisation of conformable antibacterial polymers
DC 8
- Host institution: THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (UCAM), United Kingdom
Department: The Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy - Supervisor: Prof. Serena Best, e:mail: smb51@cam.ac.uk
- Contact: Enquiries regarding the application process may be directed to Prof. Serena Best or Prof. Ruth Cameron, e:mail: rec11@cam.ac.uk
- Research Project 8
Project Description
DC8 will develop and characterise novel conformable, antibacterial polymer coatings for percutaneous BCHIs. The project explores photo-activated antimicrobial materials, assessing their mechanical, adhesive, and biological properties using advanced testing techniques. The materials will be evaluated in vitro with human skin cells and tested for biofilm prevention, aiming to improve wound closure, device safety, and infection resistance.
The application is closed / Application Deadline: 7 Sep 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Training and mobility:
Research secondments at SHIELD partner institutions:
- Ashland (Ireland)
- University College Dublin (UCD) (Ireland)
- Technical University Dresden (TUD), Germany
- Participation in specialised training workshops and international conferences.
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