Congratulations to Shaohua Li on successfully passing her MRes viva on April 3rd! With special thanks to Dr. Robert Dawson (University of Sheffield) and Prof. Wuge Briscoe (University of Bristol) for their time and contributions as examiners! We wish Shaohua all the best as she pursues her PhD at Imperial College! Congratulations!
A new PhD position starting in September 2025 is available within the Faul Research Group. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled student to join a dynamic team working on the synthesis and application of smart functional materials for mobility assistance and digital healthcare technologies. This funded 3.5-year position is available for both UK and international students.
This role supports the £14 million EPSRC-funded project, “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”, co-led by Prof. Charl F. J. Faul, in collaboration with numerous partners, including the Song laboratories (UCL), the NHS, leading UK and international research institutions, and industry leaders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemistry or in a related discipline (materials science or engineering). Please see the details of the position here, or contact Prof. Charl F. J. Faul (charl.faul@bristol.ac.uk) directly for further information. Please ensure that your email subject line reads “PhD Application Enquiry – Vivo Hub”.
Please note that the closing date for applications will be on 17/03/2025.
A new research associate position with fixed funding for three years is available within the Faul Research Group, as part of the new £14 million EPSRC-funded project “The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living”. This project within the Faul Research Group will focus on novel functional and smart materials synthesis for applications to soft robotics and digital healthcare.This position is open ended. Feel free to click here to watch a short animated video about the Vivo Hub!
Please note that the closing date for applications will be at 23:59 UK time on 25/02/2025.
The end of 2024 and Christmas are just around the corner! During this busy Christmas season, we bid heartfelt farewells to many team members, while also joyfully welcoming several new faces this year!
Of course, we couldn’t miss our annual Christmas party, this year at the lovely Grupo Lounge in Westbury-on-Trym! With delicious food, Secret Santa exchange, and lively Crimbo Bingo, we enjoyed a fantastic and unforgettable evening!
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead!
Congratulations, Dr Fang!
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVery proud of @XueFang_Chem, co-supervised by @Charl_FJ_Faul, who passed her PhD viva today @BristolChem.
— Dr Natalie Fey (@NatalieFey_NLS) November 22, 2024
Thank you to @Buttsresearchgp and @a_logsdail for examining and @FaulResearch for letting us celebrate in their office space. pic.twitter.com/QCQgjCysJi
Jerry Mintah has transitioned in and out of the Faul Group throughout his undergraduate chemistry degree at Bristol, contributing to a published study in a high-impact journal during this time. He now returns to pursue his PhD, focusing on the design and development of metal-free porous polymers for CO2 capture and conversion.
Welcome back, Jerry!
The University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate for a project on 3D-printed electrochemical reactors within the Lennox and Faul Labs. The role involves designing, fabricating, and characterising advanced materials and devices, focusing on electrochemical applications.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with experience in 3D printing and electrochemistry. This is a fixed-term position, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career development in an interdisciplinary research environment.
For more details, visit the job listing.
The undergraduates of 2024 (Ed Robinson, Tara Goldsworthy, Robin Fryar & Annabel Coekin) and Dr Sam Deeks celebrate their time within the Faul Research Group in July, 2024.
Congratulations, all.
Congratulations to Dr Maximilian Hagemann who passed his PhD viva this afternoon. With thanks to Prof Stephen Mann of Bristol University and Prof Olli Ikkala of Aalto University for their time and expertise in the examination process. Photo below beautifully self-assembled in height order.
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