Nuclear Energy Futures CDT Research Projects
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/nuclear-cdt/programme/nuclear-energy-futures-cdt-research-projects/
Projects available for October 2025
Applications are invited for the below projects.
Please ensure you have read our updated programme description before applying for projects.
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Due to the sensitive nature of the research being carried out, some projects may require you to be a UK national.
Short project description: Compared to low temperature superconductors (NbTi & Nb3Sn), high temperature superconductors (HTS) REBCO coated conductors have ultra-high current carrying capability under high magnetic background fields, which makes it very suitable for build the compact high field magnets for tokamak fusion devices. HTS REBCO magnet technology can significantly speed up the R&D and delivery of commercial fusion power plants. However, the AC loss of HTS REBCO coated superconductors during the fast charging and discharging process of HTS magnets will be a big challenge for the HTS REBCO fusion magnets. This PhD project aims to study the characteristic of AC loss of the HTS REBCO magnets and investigate effective solutions to reduce the AC loss of HTS fusion magnets. This project aims to develop practical models for AC loss calculation in fusion magnets constructed with tape-based superconductors.
Supervisor(s): Dr Jun Ma (UoB)
Institution: University of Bristol
Further information: Funded by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Part-time: Not suitable for part-time study
How to apply: E-mail your CV to Dr Jon Tate j.tate@imperial.ac.uk
Deadline: Ongoing until filled
