The Group
Current Group Members
Dr. Siva Sivaraya
Siva is a Research Technician in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath. He supports research activities in the area of micro/nanofabrication and CVD growth. He received B.Sc(Hons) in Physics from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka and PhD in Physics from the University of Bath. He taught Physics at the University of Jaffna and held Post-doctoral positions at the University of Bath, UK and Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. He was recipient of the Claude Leon foundation fellowship for the postdoctoral studies in South Africa, Overseas Research Scholarship for the PhD studies in the UK and the Arunachalam Mahadeva Memorial Prize for the best performance in the Special degree Examinations in Physics.
Theme: Advanced nanomaterial processing
Adam Wild
Adam is a PhD candidate in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Bath, starting in 2022, supervised by Dr Matt Cole. He has a MPhys degree in Physics from Loughborough University, with his final year focusing on the electrical dynamics of ballistic bilayer graphene. Outside of studies he loves playing guitar and drums as well as doing Olympic recurve archery.
Thesis: Growth of 2D Electronics: Development of van der Walls Heterostructures for Flexible & Transparent Electronics
Eddy Holt
Eddy is a PhD student at the University of Bath, starting in 2026 and is supervised by Dr Matt Cole and Dr Shiqi Huang through the CDT in Green Industrial Futures. He has an MEng in Chemical Engineering from Swansea University, graduating with First Class Honours. His research bridges membrane science and nanomaterial growth, developing single-step CVD routes to porous graphene membranes for carbon capture. Outside his studies, he enjoys the gym and spending time with his dog.
Thesis: One-Pot Chemical Vapour Deposition Synthesis of High-Performance Membranes for CO₂ Capture
Visiting Students
Bruno Galante - University of Liverpool / CERN: AVA Experiment (Seconded PhD, '19-'20)
Visiting Post Docs
Dr. Qingyun Chen - University of Electronic Science & Technology of China ('21-'22)
Group Alumni
Dr Joao Santos - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (PhD, '26)
Dr Kesh Messenger - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (PhD, '26)
Tamina Boss - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '25-'26)
Youma Leng-Nijo - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '25-'26)
Nicholas Murzello - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '25-'26)
Brandon Chan - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '25-'26)
Joe Styles - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '24-'25)
Becky King - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '24-'25)
Dr Nouf Zaghloul - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (PDRA, '24-'25)
Alex Williams - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '24-'25)
Mafalda Ribeiro - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'23)
Archie Howitt - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '23-'24)
Marion Stewart - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '23-'24)
Jacob Wyborn - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '22-'23)
Matthew Dickinson - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '22-'23)
Iliza Scott - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '22-'23)
Max Mcmanus - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '22-'23)
Isaac Liddel - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Intern, '22-'23)
Tom Green - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Dr Rachel McLaren - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Postdoc, '21-'22)
Colin Kellett - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (PhD, '21-'22)
Glen Chadburn - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Ben Ireland-Sinclair - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Thomas Goldsworthy - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Matt Lobb - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Joe Ireson - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Win Trangadisaikul - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '21-'22)
Emad Khan - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Marc Fouad - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Leo Thomas - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Brian Cutts - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Alexander Dyer - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Luke Bayliss - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Henry Rawnley - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '20-'21)
Henry Jones - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Staff, Lab Technician, '18-'20)
Dimitris Pastras - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Justin Ma - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Narawut Thepwanitcha - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Sam Sergent - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Muhammad Mehmood - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Padget Avery - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '19-'20)
Alion Kovaci - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MSc, '18-'19)
Adrián Sixto Abal - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MSc, '18-'19)
Lewis Kinchin - University of Bath (Intern, '18-'19)
Adrien Gaonac'h - University of Rennes (Intern, '18-'19)
Joe Capper - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '18-'19)
Jake Millidge - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '18-'19)
Greg Spratt - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (BEng, '18-'19)
Matthew Walker - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '18-'19)
Yangrui Liu - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MSc, '17-'18)
Lewis Margetts - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '17-'18)
Ellie Christianakis - University of Bath, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering (MEng, '17-'18)
Dr Clare Collins - University of Cambridge, EPSRC Doctoral Training Center in Ultra-Precision (PhD, '14-'17)
Dr Moon Kang - University of Cambridge, Electrical Engineering Division (PhD, '13-'17)
Dr Richard Parmee - University of Cambridge, Electrical Engineering Division (PhD, '12-'18)
Dr Emily Williams - University of Cambridge, Nano Doctoral Training Centre (PhD Mini-Project, '16-'17)
Dr Kate Sanders - University of Cambridge, Nano Doctoral Training Centre (PhD Mini-Project, '16-'17)
Prof. Xuesong Yuan - Visiting Assoc. Prof., University of Electronic Science & Technology of China ('15-'16)
Dr Ningli Zhou - Visiting PhD Student, Peking University (Visiting MSc student, '15-'16)
Vito Cientanni - University of Cambridge, Center for Doctoral Training in Graphene Technology (PhD Mini-Project, '15-'16)
Dr James Xiao - University of Cambridge, Nano Doctoral Training Centre (PhD Mini-Project, '14-'15)
Dr Matthew Griffiths - University of Cambridge, Nano Doctoral Training Centre (PhD Mini-Project, '13-'14)
Jeffrey Lee - University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering (MEng, '13-'14)
Dr James Dolan - University of Cambridge, Nano Doctoral Training Centre (PhD Mini-Project, '12-'13)
Joining Us
PhD Positions
We are currently seeking students for PhD, MSc, MRes and MEng projects related to the groups core research activities. In the first instance, applicants should contact Dr Cole with an up to date CV. For information on sources of funding please consult the Universitys Doctoral College, the Brian Nicholson Scholarship, the Ko Scholarship, the Whorrod Studentship, the China Scholarship Council (particularly applicants from partner institutions), and the EPSRC Doctoral Training Centres. Further details are avilable on the Departments research funding pages.
A high-ranked Bachelor's or Master's degree (>2i or equivalent) in a suitable Engineering discipline, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry, or Physics is required. Further information on applying to the University, fees and funding is available here.
Post-Doctoral Opportunities
If you are interested in joining the group for postdoctoral research, please contact Dr Cole in the first instance with an up to date CV. For information on sources of Fellowship funding please consult;
- Newton International Fellowship Scheme (non-UK candidates)
- Marie Curie Program (EU & non-EU candidates)
- EPSRC Fellowships
- Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
- Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships