chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 228 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Industrial PhD project: Design and build of novel scientific instrumentation

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is the primary technique employed to determine the chemical composition and chemical state of material surfaces, with an analysis depth of approximately 5 nm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Prof J F Watts

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Finite temperature superfluid turbulence flow-structure interactions via immersed boundary methods

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

This is a multidisciplinary research project that combines the quantum physics of superfluid turbulence flows with advanced computational fluid dynamics for flow-structure interactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

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

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Topological Materials for Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

This project is co-funded by Milvus Advanced. Industrial Supervisors. Dr Linh Tran and Dr Assia Kasdi. Duration of the project. 4 years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Photoreforming of biomass to hydrogen in seawater

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This project focuses on production of hydrogen, a promising candidate for the next generation of energy vectors, through photoreforming of biomass in the presence of seawater. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Falkowska, Prof C Hardacre

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Rational design of photo/electrocatalysts towards Green Nitrogen Fixation and Ammonia Production

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

In an era marked by the urgent need for sustainable solutions, this project stands at the forefront of innovation in catalysis, focusing on the rational design of photo/electrocatalysts for nitrogen fixation and ammonia production. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Prof C Hardacre, Prof R Catlow

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

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Electrical measurements of quantum-state dynamics of individual molecules

Queen Mary University of London School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Quantum molecular electronics is a cutting-edge research field at the intersection of physical chemistry, nanoscience, and quantum information. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Thomas

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

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Absorption of gases in nano-confined liquids studied by total neutron scattering

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Advances in gas capture and storage research directly contribute to lowering the impact of industrial chemical processes on climate change and enable the move towards Net Zero goals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Falkowska, Dr T Hughes, Prof C Hardacre

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

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Design magnetoelectric nanoparticles with outstanding physical property for biomedical applications

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENP) are multiferroic materials with magnetic and electric properties coupled together. The coupling allows direct control of ferroelectricity using an external magnetic field or vice-versa. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Next-Generation Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Nanotemplates

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Hydrogen vehicles are already on the road, and most ICE vehicles can combust hydrogen with simple alterations. The byproduct of combustion is water vapour, making hydrogen one of the most sustainable fuels available. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Cancer chemotherapy treatments cost the NHS £1.4 Bn each year and cause significant side effects that diminish the quality of life for patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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Mathematical Tools for Analysing Binding Kinetics in Biosensors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The history of biosensors exhibits an outstanding range of examples of simple ideas leading to revolutionary break-throughs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Nasr Esfahani, Dr J Bissell

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

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The advancement of aqueous-Scanning Thermal Microscopy (a-SThM): Nano-scale measurement and manipulation of heat for healthcare

University of Glasgow School of Engineering

The ability to measure and manipulate heat is fundamental when studying biological processes, chemical reactions and even fundamental physics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Dobson

24 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 228 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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