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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 992 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Computer Simulation Driven Porous Material Database Construction for External Field Responsive CO₂ Adsorbents

Porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), and porous organic cages (POCs) have attracted significant attention for carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture due to their high surface areas, tunable porosity, and chemical versatility. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Ding
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Smart Materials: Harnessing Sound to Combat Bacterial Growth

Bacterial biofilms are communities of bacteria that attach to surfaces and are a major problem in healthcare and industry. They can cause infections on medical devices, contaminate food processing equipment, clog pipelines and reduce process efficiency. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Mendes
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation Polymeric Filters with Antimicrobial Action for Improved Air Purification.

Supported by dedicated supervisory and technical teams, this PhD offers an exciting and unique multi-disciplinary opportunity across two world-class research environments at each end of the world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CS Sammon, Dr EK Kordatos, Dr AB Baji, Assoc Prof IK Kong
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AFM-Based Nanopatterning of 2D Materials for Programmable Functional Devices

We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to develop advanced nanomanufacturing strategies for two-dimensional (2D) materials, with a particular focus on atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based nanopatterning, predictive property engineering, and functional device fabrication. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Zhang
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantum Sensing for Healthcare: Using Single Spins for Early Disease Detection

Project overview. What if we could detect disease using a sensor so small that it can probe biological processes at the molecular scale?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Cristian Bonato
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Scholarship Project: Structural Electrodes for Li-S Batteries

Structural batteries, or structural materials that can also store and deliver electrical energy, could play a pivotal role in decarbonising challenging industries such as aviation, by integrating the power source within, say, the aeroplane fuselage itself. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HA Au
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of dual mode chemical-electric propulsion systems for more agile spacecraft

Supervisory Team. Professor Charlie Ryan. As the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) environment becomes more congested and the types of satellite missions become more varied, satellites need more flexible propulsion systems that can deliver a range of performance characteristics, enabling more responsive satellite missions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Ryan
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ammonia-fuelled internal combustion engines: how does ammonia affect wear and friction of their tribological contacts?

Supervisor. Professor Ling Wang. The transition to carbon-neutral transport has accelerated interest in alternative fuels that cut greenhouse-gas emissions while remaining compatible with current engines. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Wang
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiscale Understanding of Oxide-Strengthened Magnesium Alloys for Extreme Space Environments

  Research Group: Engineering Materials & Surface
Project supervisor. Dr Dikai Guan. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Guan
 30 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Printing Soft Robots that Work: Design and Additive Manufacturing of Dielectric Elastomer Devices

Dielectric elastomers are soft, rubber-like polymers that change shape under voltage, acting as artificial muscles that are lightweight, silent and fast. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Zhang
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Tandem Catalysts for Selective Acidic CO₂ Electrolysis - PhD (Faculty Funded)

Electrochemical CO₂ conversion offers a promising route to produce fuels and chemicals using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MW Wang
 20 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Systems modelling for sustainable battery recycling

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H S Leese
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Non-invasive continuous monitoring of stress in newborns

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H S Leese, Dr C Herdes, Prof P Estrela
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: From Genes to Function: How Genetic Variation Shapes Corticosteroid-Regulated Kidney Sodium Transport

Precise control of renal Na⁺ transport is fundamental to extracellular fluid volume and long-term blood pressure regulation. Fine-tuning occurs in the renal collecting duct, where corticosteroid hormones regulate Na⁺ reabsorption through the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M K Mansley, Prof SP Paracchini
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: Albumin Glycation as a Regulator of Zinc-Dependent Protein Networks in Haemostasis and Insulin Signalling

Zinc is an essential micronutrient required for life. It regulates the structure and function of thousands of proteins and is involved in processes ranging from cellular signalling and metabolism to blood coagulation and hormone activity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AJ Stewart, Prof C Penedo
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)