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carbon capture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 carbon capture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Molecular‑scale ageing of biochar in soils: evolution of functionality, performance, and implications for carbon credits

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Dr Valentina Erastova, School of Chemistry, co-supervised by Prof Saran Sohi, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Black Bull Biochar (www.blackbullbiochar.com). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Erastova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Physics-Informed Digital Twin for Coupled Mechanical–Moisture–Carbonation Behaviour in Biochar-Enhanced Low-Carbon Concrete

Project summary. Ready to engineer a greener future? Working closely with a major industry partner , you'll build a state-of-the-art Digital Twin to unlock the carbon-capturing power of biochar-enhanced concrete. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M IMRAN
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Measurement of Laminar Flame Speed of Low-Carbon Fuels Using Schlieren Technique

The transition to low-carbon fuels is a critical pathway in achieving global climate targets and reducing the carbon footprint of combustion-based energy systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Badawy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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HW-3-6 AI-driven discovery of MOF materials for Direct Air Capture Applications

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Prof S García
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

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 C Fernandez-Martin, Dr I Graca, Dr A McCue
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Porphyry systems: Ores, critical elements, and volcanic connections

The energy transition will require significant increases in the quantities of mined base metals and critical minerals to capture, transport, and store low-carbon energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Richardson, Dr M Hartley, Dr DN Neave
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling Battery Behaviour During Periods of Disuse

This project offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge modelling research with real-world impact on battery safety, sustainability, and environmental protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Edge
 28 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling and Control of Harmonic Phenomena in Renewable Energy

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Research Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Scarciotti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Modelling for Critical Energy and Transport Systems (Ref: AAE-LJ-2520)

Ensuring the reliability and availability of modern engineering systems is fundamental to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of future energy and transport infrastructures. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Jackson, Dr S Dunnett
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New Approaches to Investigate Substrate Binding and Reaction Mechanism of CO2-reducing Enzymes

Second Supervisor. Dr Emma Hesketh, Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology, University of Leicester. Global warming driven by rising levels of greenhouse gases, especially CO₂, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PR Macia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Indoor plant effects on aerosol behaviour and exposure in residential environments

Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2026 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Kumar, Prof CP Pfrang, Dr T Blanusa, Mr B. M. McCallan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Optimisation of Energy Efficiency and Circular Material Flows in Modern Construction Systems in the UK.

The UK construction sector faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, improve resource efficiency, and meet net-zero targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ND Dan-Jumbo, Dr T O Osunsanmi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Corrosion Prediction

The global infrastructure landscape is dominated by ageing assets, many of which were not designed with today’s loading and environmental challenges in mind. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rengaraju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing Porous Materials for Key Challenges in Decarbonization and Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

We are inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the development of porous materials for key challenges in decarbonization and thermal energy storage (TES). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L S Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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