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We have 22 The University of Manchester, Department of Materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(EPSRC) High-Entropy Coatings for Hydrogen Gas Turbines

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

As the aviation and power generation sectors move towards decarbonisation, gas turbine manufacturers are developing hydrogen-fuelled engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Prof P Xiao

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Network Polymer Degradation in Exterior Coatings

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

With an estimated 14 billion tonnes of microplastics accumulated on the ocean floor, concern for the damage inflicted on marine ecosystems is growing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Morsch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Predicting clad defect propagation of Zr-based alloys under oxidising conditions during dry fuel store

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

This PhD is embedded within a uniquely collaborative environment that brings together two of the UKs strongest nuclear materials teams, both based at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Prof J Turner, Dr MM Maric

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding Sustainable H2 Production via Nonthermal Plasma Catalysis Using Advanced Spectroscopy techniques

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Achieving the UK Net Zero strategy necessitates sustainable zero-carbon hydrogen (H₂) production. Conventional thermal catalytic methods for H₂ production (e.g., water gas shift reaction) requires conditions of temperatures exceeding 500 °C and high pressures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Prof C Hardacre

20 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(SATURN CDT) Deriving Process-Microstructure Relationships for β-Transformed Zirconium Alloys

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

UoM_Nuclear. Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Zirconium alloys serve vital functions in nuclear reactors and so need to survive in extreme environments of heat and radiation damage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Davis, Dr MM Maric, Prof J Fonseca -, Mr P Honniball

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

EPSRC - Understanding the irradiation behaviour of AXIOM, a novel Zr-based alloy developed for demanding fuel duties and higher burnups

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

About Us. The Zr Group is a vibrant, welcoming team tackling real-world challenges in nuclear materials. Based at the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Manchester, we collaborate with top academic and industrial partners across the UK and worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Dr MM Maric, Dr R Harrison, Dr Z Shah

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

[FSE Bicentenary] New Frontiers for Atomic Imaging of Quantum Materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

This project will deliver unprecedented atomic scale high speed characterisation capability to solve currently impossible characterisation challenges for quantum materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Haigh, Prof R Curry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

AI informed surrogate laser-material thermal models based on high-fidelity multi-physics modelling and test data

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Applied Mathematics, Computational Metallurgy

The modelling of laser-material interactions is a complex multi-physics problem, very computationally intensive and often relies on detailed and expensive characterisation of the material's thermo-physical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Flint, Prof J Robson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Designing highly dispersed metal catalysts for catalytic CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Single atom catalysts have emerged as a novel class of catalysts that can exhibit optimal metal utilization, with all metal atoms being exposed to reactants and available for catalytic reactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Dr X Fan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

SATURN CDT - Mechanistic Understanding of the Effect of Cold Work on the Corrosion Fatigue of Structural Alloys in Nuclear (PWR) Primary Coolant

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity in partnership with Amentum to investigate how cold work influences the corrosion fatigue performance of structural alloys used in nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Scenini

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Unlocking the Microstructure: Advanced Characterisation of Nickel Alloys for Next-Generation Turbines

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Project Description. Are you excited by the idea of using world-class microscopy to unlock the secrets of materials and shape the future of sustainable energy? This PhD offers a rewarding chance to become a materials science expert, combining cutting-edge characterisation with real-world industrial impact. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Gholinia, Prof F Scenini

11 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Understanding the Performance of Aerospace Aluminium Alloys in Humid Air

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

High strength aluminium alloys are widely used in aerospace applications to produce commercial aircraft. These alloys have an excellent balance of properties and low density, achieved through alloying additions such as Zn, Mg, and Cu along with carefully processing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Robson

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Development of Solid-State Composites for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Storage

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Hydrogen, as a clean and versatile energy carrier, is expected to play a pivotal role in decarbonising sectors including repurposed gas transportation and transmission networks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers, Prof J Robson, Prof D Knowles

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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