building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 129 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Atmospheric Plasma Polymer Coatings and Sensor Integration for Harsh Energy & Defence Environments

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of energy transfer technologies in areas such as, laser interactions, plasma physics, RF technologies, materials science and engineering? The project will focus on developing novel plasma coating for photodiode devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Mckay, Dr I Sandall

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

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PRIMED for Medincinal Chemistry (PRecision, AI Informed, Molecular EDiting)

University of St Andrews

School of Chemistry

Research Group: Rebecca Goss

The PhD focusses on innovative precision molecule editing and diversification. PRIMED combines late stage enzymatic halogenation with synthetic diversification of aryl and alyl halides. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JM Goss

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

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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. The most common composite material consists of carbon or glass fibres that are bonded together with a polymer matrix and are often referred to as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP or GFRP). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan

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

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Automated Hybrid AM–Lightweight Steel Framing (LSF) Systems for Zero-Waste Construction

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bagheri Sabbagh, Dr V Vaziri

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

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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Coulter

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

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PhD Studentship in Model Development to Predict the Effects of Particle Size and Morphology on Energetic Material Sensitivity

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a fully funded PhD studentship position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Michalchuk

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

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance development of Sustainable Electrochemical Flow Technologies

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

A competition-funded PhD studentship is available in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham to develop and apply nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging to advance electrochemical flow technologies, such as redox flow batteries, multivalent metal ion batteries and/or capacitive deionisation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M M Britton

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

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Design and synthesis of mesoporous zeolite catalysts for the conversion of sugars into biofuels and high-value chemicals

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Materials Chemistry

Developing sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels is one of the major challenges in modern chemistry. A promising approach is to convert renewable biomass into transportation fuels and value-added chemicals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Conte

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

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Enabling circular economy principles within the construction industry through digitalisation (SF25/EE/ABE/JONES)

Northumbria University

Faculty of Engineering and Environment

Enabling circular economy principles within the construction industry through digitalisation. We are inviting applications for a PhD project that explores how advanced digital technologies can drive the adoption of circular economy (CE) principles in the built environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ilhan Jones

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

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Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Applicants are invited in one, or a combination of, the following areas. Bio-inspired Systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Trefzer

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

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Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD at the interface of chemical engineering, materials science, and microbiology at the University of Edinburgh? We are seeking a talented, motivated, and curious PhD student to develop innovative strategies for the safe and sustainable reprocessing of reusable medical devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon

22 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Heavy-Metal Sensing and Corresponding Biomarker Monitoring in Freshwater Systems: Direct and Indirect Detection with Modular Fluorescent and Peptide Nucleic Acid Biosensors.

University of Bath

NERC Red-ALERT Centre for Doctoral Training

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by the University of Bath for entry in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T James, Prof S Pascu, Dr D B Gurevich, Prof P Estrela, Dr N Buurma, Prof S Pope

9 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Rational design of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Sergio Vernuccio and Prof Chris Skylaris. This project aims to rationally design efficient heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable application, including photocatalytic transformation for hydrogen production and CO₂ reduction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SV Vernuccio

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

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We have 129 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 129 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Atmospheric Plasma Polymer Coatings and Sensor Integration for Harsh Energy & Defence Environments

PRIMED for Medincinal Chemistry (PRecision, AI Informed, Molecular EDiting)

Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

Automated Hybrid AM–Lightweight Steel Framing (LSF) Systems for Zero-Waste Construction

Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

PhD Studentship in Model Development to Predict the Effects of Particle Size and Morphology on Energetic Material Sensitivity

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance development of Sustainable Electrochemical Flow Technologies

Design and synthesis of mesoporous zeolite catalysts for the conversion of sugars into biofuels and high-value chemicals

Enabling circular economy principles within the construction industry through digitalisation (SF25/EE/ABE/JONES)

Bio-inspired Systems, Neuromorphic Hardware, Unconventional Computing

Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Heavy-Metal Sensing and Corresponding Biomarker Monitoring in Freshwater Systems: Direct and Indirect Detection with Modular Fluorescent and Peptide Nucleic Acid Biosensors.

Rational design of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable applications

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