building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 132 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

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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Next-generation electrified membrane reactor for chemicals production

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

The deployment of next-generation chemical processes requires the implementation of new equipment and materials that will enhance the performance in terms of economics and environmental performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Spallina

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

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4 Year GTA - Numerical Methods for Non-Classical Lippmann-Schwinger Equations in Wave Scattering

University of Leicester

Department of Mathematics

Open to UK Applicants only. Mathematics are offering 3 fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ruiz, Prof P Ledger

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

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Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling in buildings can be achieved through switching fuels and transferring the demand from Natural Gas to low-carbon electricity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Shahrestani

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

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Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The combined effects of urbanization and global warming intensify urban overheating and increase both the frequency and severity of climate change–driven extreme heat events with detrimental consequences to public health and infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C.H. Halios

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

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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research opportunity focuses on advancing the field of large-scale additive manufacturing, utilising metal wire as the feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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

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Conformable EMAT arrays for inspection of defects in welds

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

Electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) provide non-contact ultrasonic inspection solutions for electrically conducting materials and welded joints. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Edwards

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

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Learning to Leverage Complex Morphologies: Data-Driven Modeling and Intelligent Control for Unconventional Robots

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: Prof S Aphale, Dr A San-Millan

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

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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

This PhD project explores the development and mechanistic evaluation of advanced disinfection technologies targeting bacterial spores and biofilm-forming pathogens on hard surfaces and medical devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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

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Designing many-body quantum echoes for quantum computation assisted structure determination

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Christian Bengs. In this project, you will explore the design of many-body quantum echoes that amplify structurally sensitive data for quantum computation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CB Bengs

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

University of Oxford

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

The EPSRC CDT in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT) is a new EPSRC-funded centre focused on training the next generation of synthetic chemists, developing a sustainable, innovative chemistry culture that equips students to address major emerging and future global challenges in Human Health, Energy & Materials, and Food Security. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

University of York

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Thermoradiative Power Generation (or Solar Power at Night)

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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We have 132 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 132 building materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

Next-generation electrified membrane reactor for chemicals production

4 Year GTA - Numerical Methods for Non-Classical Lippmann-Schwinger Equations in Wave Scattering

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

Conformable EMAT arrays for inspection of defects in welds

Learning to Leverage Complex Morphologies: Data-Driven Modeling and Intelligent Control for Unconventional Robots

Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Designing many-body quantum echoes for quantum computation assisted structure determination

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

Thermoradiative Power Generation (or Solar Power at Night)

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