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Dr. Steven Pas
backDr. Steven Pas
Ph.D.: A Fundamental Study of Salt-in-Polymer Electrolytes (July 4th, 2005)
Diploma / M.Sc degree: Monash University, Australia (March 2001)
Homepage: http://www.uni-muenster.de/Chemie.pc/Funke/Pas.html
eMail: stpas@uni-muenster.de
Publications
A. Bögershausen, S.J. Pas, A.J. Hill, H. Koller
Drug Release from Self-Assembled Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Gels and Gated Porosity by Positron Annihilation Lifetime Spectroscopy
Chem. Mater 18 (2006), 664-972.
M. D. Ingram, S. J. Pas, C. Cramer, Y. Gao, A. J. Hill
Free volume anomalies in mixed-cation glasses revealed by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS)
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 7 (2005), 1620-1623.
K. Funke, M.D. Ingram, R.D. Banhatti, P. Singh, S.J. Pas
Ionic conductivity of a fragile glass-forming molten salt: Modelling its dependence on frequency, temperature and pressure
Z. Metallkunde 95 (2004), 921-927.
Publications of research conducted prior to GSC-MS membership
A. Ammala, A.J. Hill, P. Meakin, S.J. Pas, T.W. Turney
Transparent nanoparticulate zinc oxide UV stabilizers for polyolefins
J. Nanoparticle Research 4 (2002), 167-174.
J. Efthimiadis, S.J. Pas, M. Forsyth, D.R. MacFarlane
Structure and transport properties in a N,N-substituted pyrrolidinium tetrafluoroborate plastic crystal system
Solid State Ionics 154-155 (2002), 279-84.
S.J. Pas, J.M. Pringle, M. Forsyth, D.R. Mac Farlane
Thermal and physical properties of an archetypal organic ionic plastic crystal electrolyte
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 6 (2004), 3721-3725.
A.J. Hill, S.J. Pas, T.J. Bastow, M.I. Burgar, K. Nagai, L.G. Toy, B.D.Freeman
Influence of methanol conditioning and physical ageing on carbon spin-lattice relaxation times of Poly(1-trimethylsilyl-1-propyne)
J. Membrane Sci. 243 (2004), 37-44.
S.J. Pas, J. Efthimiadis, J.M. Pringle, M. Forsyth, D.R. MacFarlane
Supercritical CO2 modified organic ionic plastic crystal electrolytes
J. Mater. Chem. 14 (2004), 2603-05.
Personal Letter
The decision to undertake doctoral studies is one of the most important
in the journey of a scientist, and is not taken lightly. Similarly, the
selection of an appropriate university, supervisor and project has a significant
impact on future aspirations. It is personally satisfying to know that these
decisions have been made well. This is my experience with the International
Graduate School of Chemistry (GSC) at the University of Münster. Since
being accepted as a graduate student, the GSC has confirmed that the decision
to move from Australia to Germany was the best possible, for both my career,
and personal life.
Generally, the ethos of German universities is markedly different from other countries, such as Australia. Here, contributions can be made to science without the pressure of application. Further, German universities pride themselves on their research prowess, rather than as an undergraduate teaching institution. These factors alone make this a perfect environment to undertake doctoral studies by research. Personally, I also find it inspiring to study in a location so close to the former homes of many of history’s most influential scientists.
The Graduate School makes studying in this environment possible by providing a curriculum in English and a strong mentoring system. The stipend awarded is currently more than sufficient to live comfortably in the beautiful city of Münster. The German language course offered, although somewhat challenging, provides another tool in today’s competitive environment. Studying in Münster has not only afforded me first class instrumentation, a world leading supervisor and an exciting project, but also the possibility to collaborate with a second internationally renowned scientist, in Scotland. Keeping in mind a major objective of the graduate school is to reduce the time required to obtain PhD qualifications, I look forward to my remaining time in Münster, knowing that this will be the best start possible to my career.
Steven Pas, December 2001