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We have 152 food engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
food engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 152 food engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Micromechanical approaches for predicting fragmentation and abrasion of brown rice
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
The oral tribology of alternative proteins
Are you ready to embark on a ground-breaking journey in research of oral tribology of alternative proteins? Join us in shaping the future of sustainable… Read more
PhD Studentship in Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology
Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to ‘home’ students. Read more
Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering will be critical to countering many global threats over thee next decades, in particular climate change, but also challenges in public health, resource sustainability, innovation in manufacturing, and secure food and energy supplies. Read more
AI for sustainability in food supply chain and pricing
Research Group:
Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group
Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Lakshmi Babu Saheer. Dr Cristina Luca. Read more
Molecular Gastronomy – Functional Protein Discovery and Engineering for a Sustainable Food System
Unlocking novel proteins with specific functionalities — such as gelling, foaming, and lubrication — is a critical innovation challenge in the alternative protein sector. Read more
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Intelligent control and electrical design of industrial food waste processors (S3.5-ELE-Davidson)
Background. Food waste is a major waste stream and, when sent to landfill, this waste produces methane with 80 times the warming potential of CO₂. Read more
Intelligent Sensor Fusion for Sustainable Cleaning in the Food Industry (Ref: FP-EW-2025)
We are seeking a motivated and capable PhD researcher to undertake an exciting research project that promises to improve the sustainability of the food industry. . Read more
Investigating how tactile cues can influence people’s perception of healthy food.
Research Group:
Centre for Societies and Groups
Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Theme. Consumer Psychology. Read more
PhD Project at Brunel University, London: Engineering Bacteria for Enhanced Degradation of Food-Associated Plastic Waste
Project description. As recognised by the UK Plastics Pact, novel solutions are urgently needed to tackle the scourge of waste plastic. Read more
Waste-derived bioplastics for a circular and sustainable food packaging economy (Ref: AACME-24-036)
Food packaging plays an essential role in containing, portioning and protecting food products against contamination, reducing food waste and associated emissions. Read more
Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Chemical Sciences
Chemical Sciences are included in Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland, which is regarded to be the first research university in Poland among universities of technology according to domestic rankings. Read more
Integrated Food and Water Planning for the Blue Nile Basin
Providing food security is one of this century’s most important challenges and can be affected by a range of factors, including global crises such as pandemics… Read more
Wear-IT: Wearable Technology to passively measure food intake
Research Group:
Computing
Malnutrition is a critical public health concern, which is costing the NHS over £19 billion per year [1]. It is estimated that there are approximately three million people in the UK who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition [1]. Read more
BBSRC NWD CASE: Exploring Lipid Biosynthesis Mechanisms and Engineering Microalgae for High-Value Lipid Production
Background. The growing demand for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products has intensified the search for renewable sources of lipids for various biotechnological applications, particularly in the production of surfactants and biofuels. Read more