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building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 129 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Development and Characterisation of High Thermal Conductivity Insulation Systems for Offshore Wind Generator Windings

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Offshore wind turbine generators are increasingly constrained by thermal limitations in stator windings, where conventional electrical insulation materials with comparatively lower thermal conductivity can accelerate thermal ageing and limit overall generator performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Northumbria University
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Quantum dynamics of electrons in emerging 2D devices (Ref: PH/MG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Physics
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are at the forefront of research in quantum phenomena in condensed matter, with many research groups worldwide currently exploring their fundamental properties and applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenaway
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Topological photonic quasicrystals

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr Dong-Yang WANG. This project will explore the use of photonic quasicrystals in building higher-dimensional topological phases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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On-chip topological photonics

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr Dong-Yang WANG. This project will be designing and building topological photonic crystals on silicon chips, aiming to promote important applications such as optical imaging, sensing, and computing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi‑Scale Simulations and Generative Design for Net Zero Built Environment

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The built environment is responsible for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions [1], making it a critical frontier in the global pursuit of net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sajjadian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Novel Semiconductors and Devices

UNSW Sydney
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE)
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 Supervisor: Dr M Nielsen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering inorganic-organic interfacial energy transfer

UNSW Sydney
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE)
Project Description. The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) is widely regarded as the one of the leading Photovoltaics research hubs in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Nielsen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Utilisation of textile waste for enhanced biogas production (Ref: ABCE-SECC-TR)

Loughborough University
School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Large amounts of textile waste are generated worldwide during their manufacture and as post-consumer waste. Textile recycling is difficult as a variety of fabric materials are used in production, and most of it ends up in landfills or get incinerated. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Radu, Dr H Bandulasena
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-Informed, Explainable, and Uncertainty-Aware AI for polymer extrusion modelling

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Polymer extrusion is a fundamental stage in polymer processing, producing polymeric materials for a wide range of applications including packaging, construction, and healthcare. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineered Self-Assembled Medical Scaffolds: Properties, Modification, and Application Testing

Manchester Metropolitan University
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Project Advert. Are you interested in developing novel degradable structures to address antimicrobial resistance?. Antimicrobial resistance is a current threat to the recovery of patients. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MW Wadge
 25 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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