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food waste PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 food waste PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Retailer operations’ simulation-optimisation for perishable food waste management

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Business School
Food waste and loss happen all along the food supply chain. Food wasted in retail, food-service and consumer stages accounts for approx. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y He, Prof A Takou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mapping, assessment and development of the UK’s industrial food waste resources as a media source for precision fermentation technologies

University of Bath
Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following full-funded 4 year PhD project, expected to commence in October 2025. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Chuck
 6 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Sustainable waste-to-X strategies to promote circular economy

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: Dr W Afzal, Dr D Dionisi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustainability Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA
Golisano Institute for Sustainability
The Ph.D. in sustainability fosters innovation and creativity in solving real-world challenges within social, economic, technological, and business realms. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AB Batabyal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Production of biodegradable plastics from organic waste

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: Dr D Dionisi, Dr W Afzal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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‘Resource at source’; bio-based platforms for transitioning to a net zero chemical industry

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The utilisation of biomass as a chemical feedstock is projected to intensify to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Lezcanogonzalez, Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation and optimization of the anaerobic digestion process for the production of renewable energy and valuable compounds from biodegradable wastes

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: Dr A Majumder, Dr D Dionisi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD

Cranfield University
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)
This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Sheffield Hallam University
Materials and Engineering Research Institute
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Dr OL Lewis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Encapsulating bioactive compounds for health and food innovation

University of Reading
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Our research group in the Physical Properties Lab focuses on developing innovative emulsion techniques for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AAR rigi
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Integrative approach to valorise vegetable waste

University of Reading
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
The FAO estimates that around one third of all food produced worldwide is not consumed, which represents around 1.3 billion tons per year, and is wasted throughout the whole food chain, from farmers to consumers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Oruna-Concha, Prof L Methven
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An investigation on human-AI interactions in complex food supply chains (Ref: LB25-UJ-AL-unfunded)

Loughborough University
Loughborough Business School
Are you passionate about sustainable technology and the transformative potential of AI in improving food supply chains?. This PhD project investigates how AI can be leveraged to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and build resilience in food supply chains by enabling effective human-AI collaboration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr U Jayawickrama, Dr A Lyyra
 1 October 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating fermentation processes for waste to chemical production

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Industrial biotechnology is a key technology in achieving net zero and circular economy goals. One method is through the use of fermentation to produce valuable products, whether it is bio-based chemicals and materials, or food. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V O Outram
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Future of global sustainability: Resilience, sustainability and cultural dynamics in supply chain

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Business School
The global business landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Mothan-Hill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fate of microplastics in waste waters and sewage sludge used in agriculture – impacts on the terrestrial environment

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Microplastics and fibres are widespread in the environment with significant work undertaken in marine environments looking at the fate and uptake of microplastics through the food chain. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Hooda
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