The main interest of the University of Edinburgh (UEDIN) and the National Physical laboratory (NPL) is to develop and deploy a rapid electrochemical imaging tool comprising micro-, later nano-electrodes integrated with CMOS circuitry to provide an “active matrix” readout capability. The device will have an array of electrodes that can be individually addressed against a common reference/counter electrode, also on the same substrate. The requirement is to apply a controlled potential and measure the current at each electrode independently, so one or more potentiostat circuits will need to be integrated into the device with rapid switching between working electrodes.

The student will do some or all of the following -
• Carry out the IC design of the active matrix backplane for interrogating each electrode
• Develop the post-process capability to integrate the CMOS backplane with the electrodes
• Fabricate the prototype, then characterise and test it
The student will develop a broad range of interdisciplinary skills that will enhance their employability.
There is an expectation that the student will spend some time (several weeks to several months) carrying out part of the research at NPL.

Application:

Select the Research Area: "Materials & Processes" and clearly state on your application form which project you are applying for and the relevant supervisor.

EPSRC studentship (full fees and stipend £15,006) with NPL CASE supplement

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