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Telephone: |
+44 (0)141 849 4216 |
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+44 (0)141 848 3627 |
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ross.birney@uws.ac.uk |
| Position: |
PhD student |
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PhD Project
Recently, my interests have
moved toward thin film physics. My PhD project aims to establish the
feasibility of employing diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin film coating
technology for the protection of several alloys, particularly for naval
applications.
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Interests
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Thin film
deposition and characterisation
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Plasma physics
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Diamond-like
carbon (DLC)
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FTIR spectroscopy
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Scanning electron
microscopy
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Brief work history
BSc (Chemistry) University of Paisley
PgCert (Information Technology) University of
Paisley
I have spent several years in various sectors
of industry both in the UK and abroad, including:
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Air analysis via
FTIR spectroscopy, particulate measurement, electrochemical sensors
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Colorants,
polymer resins and additives for the imaging and inks industries
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Cytotoxic
pharmaceuticals
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Recent/relevant publications
Hoekstra K.,
Nichols D., Birney R., CIBA Holding Inc. - international patent
WO/2008/049755 for Light-absorbing
layer for Photo-Chromic Systems, related to time-temperature integrator
printed devices. (2008)
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