Dean of Postgraduate Research
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Extension: 7285
Email:
lucy.johnston@canterbury.ac.nz
Summer Research Scholarship Scheme
2015-2016
Project Application Form
Please complete and submit the application form as a WORD document and send to
summerscholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
The Project
Title of Project (max 30 words):
Making fuel from CO2? Myth? Reality!
Project Leader(s):
Dr. Vladimir Golovko
Host Department/Organization:
Chemistry
Other persons involved in this topic/activity:
(List other significant members involved along with their affiliation to the research project.)
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Affiliation to project
Brief outline of project
Describe the proposed research project – maximum of 400 words (box will expand as you type).
Note that this information will be published on the web in order to attract student applicants and therefore be
mindful of any Intellectual Property issues
The aim of this project is to develop the essential scientific knowledge required to produce hydrocarbon
fuels from CO2. This application draws upon the combined expertise of the wider team involved in the
ASTRI project funded by Australian government (http://www.astri.org.au/). The summer scholarship holder
will be building up on the promising preliminary results with the focus on fabrication of series of catalyst
materials under guidance of Dr. Golovko. If student will be showing excellent performance in the lab we will
endeavour to perform testing of these materials too using new catalytic testing system being commissioned
by Golovko group.
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If the project involves work away from the University campus (e.g., at fieldwork sites) please detail all locations.
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If the student be required to work outside of normal university hours (8am-5pm) please provide details
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Benefits student will gain from involvement in the project
Describe the research experience and skills that the student will acquire through involvement in this research project –
maximum of 100 words.
Experience of working in the leading materials fabrication lab, better understanding of the advanced
materials fabrication techniques, better understanding of the area of solar fuels. Hopefully, inspiration to
continue studies in this area.
Specific student requirements
Please provide details of all requirements you have for the student to work on this project – for example, if specific
courses/experience are necessary.
Must have interest in chemistry/materials/nanotech with potential to continue this research as Honours or
MSc/PhD student. Evidence of lab-based research is a big bonus.
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