Do I have a life after a Ph.D. in surface science?
-- Yes you do, see the examples below --
[Alumni]
Surface science research / development / management in the industry:
http://www.uksaf.org/iandc.html
http://www.uksaf.org/news.html
http://www.jobvertise.com
http://pubs.acs.org/
http://www.chemistry.org
http://www.catalystproducts.com
http://www.dieselnet.com
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.omnitekcorp.com
http://www.fuel-charger.net
A number of smaller companies are also looking for graduates with good technical skills:
http://www.nanosurf.com
http://www.thinkSRS.com/
http://qtww.com/index.php (Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines )
Nano Science Companies:
http://www.qdots.com/live/index.asp
Energy related research & development:
| ITM Power | J65 | H2 Infrastructure |
| Heliocentris | G41 | FC & H2 systems |
| Ceramic Fuel Cells | K46 | Domestic CHP |
| Advent Technologies | K47 | HTPEM Memranes / MEAs |
| Bac2 | L57 | PEM & HTPEM Plates |
| CeTech | K48 | Carbon Cloth / GDls |
| NTM Sensors | L56 | H2 Sensors |
| NedStack | G56 | PEM Stacks |
| staxera | J47 | SOFC Stacks |
| fuelcellmaterials | L56 | SOFC Materials |
| NexTech Materials | L56 | SOFC Component Fabrication |
| Pragma Industries | H40 | FC Testing |
| Magnum | K60 | FC Testing |
Starting your own business after graduation?
Example:
http://www.LatheCity.com