PHD Sustainable Energy and Building Technologies: WWW - Nottingham.Edu - Cn/En/Cset/Postgraduatestudy

Postgraduate study
www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/cset/postgraduatestudy
PhD Sustainable Energy

and Building Technologies
This PhD programme offers students flexible sources, stores rainwater, re-uses grey water, and endeavours to develop its
own ecology and biodiversity within the site.
supervision between The University of Nottingham’s
China campus (UNNC) and UK campus (UNUK). UNUK is a major centre for sustainable energy research addressing issues of
Students will be registered at the China campus but global importance. It offers excellent and extensive research facilities including
a prestigious eco-experimental house from the Creative Energy Homes
can spend up to half of their research degree at the Project - a showcase of seven innovative state-of-the-art energy efficient
UK campus, graduates will be awarded a University homes of the future.
of Nottingham UK degree which is also recognised
by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Students will work in the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET)
at UNNC. CSET is based in a landmark eco-building, built to demonstrate
state-of-the-art techniques for environmentally responsible, sustainable
construction. The building generates its own energy from local renewable
Postgraduate study
www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/cset/postgraduatestudy
PhD Sustainable Energy and

Building Technologies
Course content Entry requirements

This course is taken full time over three to four years or part-time over four Applicants for PhD programmes are generally required to hold an honours
to six years. Supervision is provided by two members of academic staff one degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate
from UNUK and one from UNNC. subject. Normally, applicants with a degree from a Chinese University should
have completed a Master’s degree. Holders of First Class Honours degree
Research activities focus on new and renewable energy systems for or equivalent from selected universities will be considered. Evidence of
domestic and commercial/public buildings. Research topics are available in relevant personal, professional and educational experience may be taken
the following areas: into consideration.
Solar-powered air conditioning systems Students whose first language is not English or their entry qualifications
Solar energy system were not obtained from an institution where English is used as the medium
Wind energy technologies of study are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in
Phase change energy storage English.
Fuel cells
Green roof technologies • IELTS: 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in any element
Hydrogen generation and storage • TOEFL IBT: 87 with no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading
Thermochemical energy storage systems and 23 in speaking
Heat pumps
Eco-buildings
Façade engineering How to apply
Glazing technologies To apply you will need to complete an application form and supply the
Building renewable energy integrated systems necessary supporting document, details can be found at;
Combined heat and power systems www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/admissions/pg/phdprogram.aspx
Bio-mass and combustion
Solar tracking systems Find out more
Hybrid powered systems Professor Jo Darkwa
Vortex cooling technologies Director of CSET
Lighting and day-lighting systems 5th Floor, CSET Building
Passive cooling devices 199 Taikang East Road
Integration of renewable energy technologies in refurbished buildings Ningbo, 315100
Ventilation and heat recovery systems China
Sustainable energy transport systems t: +86(0)57488180255
Ground-source energy systems e: Jo.darkwa@nottingham.edu.cn
Innovative thermal insulation material w: www.nottingham.edu.cn/cset
Fees and funding

The fee for Chinese nationals is RMB 80,000 per annum and RMB 90,000
per annum for other nationals. The fee payable for periods spent at UNUK
will be the UNUK standard overseas fee.
The University will provide on a competitive basis up to ten bursaries of

RMB 20,000 per annum for a maximum of three years (full-time) and To request this information in an
RMB 10,000 per annum for a maximum of six years (part-time). Bursaries alternative format:
will be awarded on the basis of the quality of candidates’ applications. The t: +44 (0)115 951 4591
bursary is renewable, subject to the annual review.
e: alternativeformats@nottingham.ac.uk
Graduate Teaching Assistantships, combining paid teaching with PhD
research may be available for suitable candidates.

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