Outline of the seminar

1.  Introduction (5 mins): Pam Doyle and Jackie McAndrew

 

2.  PGR Presents - (20mins plus Q&A 10 mins):

Favad Mobahriz is studying for a PhD in Chemical Engineering with the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training and is researching alternatives to our current methods of storing energy. Favad recognised during his BEng at the University of Hull, that the traditional forms of generating energy are contributing to climate change and his interests in more environmentally friendly methods for meeting our energy demands secured his place on the highly competitive CDT programme. Favad will share his own student journey reflections, his passion for chemical engineering and his future research and innovation ambitions.  Here is an introduction from Favad himself! "I am Favad Mobahriz, a chemical engineering graduate from University of Hull from 2019 and I have moved on to doing my PhD here at Hull through the Aura CDT linked with the chemical engineering department. My Project looks to use electricity from intermittent offshore wind to provide the energy required to carry out ultrasonic emulsification electrolysis to oxidise para-xylene into purified terephthalic acid (ePTA) whilst simultaneously generating green hydrogen and oxygen from water."

 

3.  Perspectives on…Energy and the Environment Research

With Dr Stuart McLelland, Deputy Director of the Energy and Environment Institute -  (15 mins plus Q&A 5 mins):

The Energy and Environment Institute have had a significant impact on the climate and energy sustainability agenda since its inception at the University of Hull. Dr Stuart McLelland will delve in to Institutes current research priorities and talk about some of the new developments for the energy and environment sectors. The talk will offer some insight in to the merits of effective horizon scanning and the value of strategically planning for future opportunities.

 

4.  PGR Skills…. Insight in to Doctoral Training: with Dr Danielle Smith -  (20mins plus Q&A 10 mins):

Dr Danielle Smith is the Programme Manager for the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training, a partnership between Universities and Industry. Many of the key skills and good practice have relevance to anyone undertaking a research project at the highest academic qualification level.

 

5. Spotlight on... Getting to grips with University purchasing procedures for PGRs: with Ms Sarah Ord

Sarah Ord is an administrator within the Faculty Student HUB and will be providing an introduction or refresher to our Postgraduate Researchers on how to navigate the university procurement processes. She will provide an overview of the terminology, the regulations and the processes involved in what can often be quite a convoluted process for those not yet indoctrinated!

 

6. 'Any other business / future seminar topics'

 

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If you have any general questions about the seminar programme please contact Jackie McAndrew at the Doctoral College in the first instance on jackie.mcandrew@hull.ac.uk