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We have 25 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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EPSRC DTP - Mechanical failure mechanisms at high pressure

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
The occurrence of earthquakes with hypocenters deeper than 60 km was recognised very early in the history of seismology. These deep earthquakes make up∼25 % of all earthquakes, are exclusively associated with convergent plate boundaries and locate within, or very close to, thcold subducting oceanic lithosphere. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hunt, Dr L Maio
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Understanding the impact of electrochemical phenomena on the in-reactor corrosion resistance of Zr-based alloys

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, Prof F Scenini, Dr Z Shah
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Passivity at the Atomic Scale

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
The University of Manchester – Department of Materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Kosari, Prof S Haigh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
  Research Group: Polymers and Composites
Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Generative AI and Consumer Behaviour: Perception, Persuasion and Participation

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
The project aims to analyse AI and its effects and uses in consumer behaviour. Particularly in a Fashion context but can be extended to other sectors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Vazquez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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