Shedding light into isolation processes – improving process sustainability using in-line spatially offset Raman spectroscopy

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Isolation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a critical process that links upstream (synthesis and crystallisation) and downstream (formulation and tabletting) operations, involving steps such as filtration, washing and drying. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Prof J Sefcik

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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(SATURN CDT) Advanced Fuels and Multiphysics Modelling for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Systems (Rolls-Royce SMR Sponsored PhD with Barcelona Secondment)

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

UoM_Nuclear. Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Project Summary. This Rolls-Royce SMR–sponsored PhD will develop advanced multiphysics modelling methods to support next-generation soluble boron-free (SBF) reactor designs and enable rigorous assessment of advanced fuel concepts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Design and Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems for Solar Hydrogen Production

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

Green hydrogen production through solar-powered water electrolysis represents a critical pathway toward achieving global decarbonisation targets. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Chong

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

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Multi-Fidelity Digital Twins and Machine Learning for the Scale-Up of Flow Processes (Ref: SF-JO-2026/4)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The ‘what’. This PhD will develop multi-fidelity digital twin frameworks, integrating physics-based models and machine learning, to enable reliable scale-up of flow processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of advanced multiphysics models to investigate aquifer-based compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Niasar

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

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Thermo-Mechanical Constitutive Modelling of Concrete under Multiaxial loading

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

Concrete under high temperature is rarely subjected to simple uniaxial loading. In reality, structures such as nuclear systems, tunnels, underground transport infrastructure, and composite columns experience combined compression, tension, and shear while simultaneously undergoing severe thermal gradients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Alhamd

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

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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

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 P D Hicks, Dr Y Tanino

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

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Green methods to revalorise plastic wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

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 C Fernandez-Martin, Dr A McCue

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

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Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

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 C Fernandez-Martin, Dr I Graca, Dr A McCue

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

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Modelling and experiment for degradation of solid oxide cells used for energy transition

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This collaborative project between the University of Manchester and Aston University, embarks on the challenge of developing predictive modelling for solid oxide cells that are valuable tools for Energy Transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Babaei

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

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Novel Design for Sodium Battery - Modelling and Experimental Validation

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Improving the sustainability of energy storage materials is becoming an increasingly important aspect in recent years. Sodium-ion batteries are a promising alternative to Lithium, that could reduce the reliance on rare earth elements. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Kahwash, Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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Passive Cooling for Thermal Management of Batteries for Next Generation Urban Electric Vehicles

University of Staffordshire

School of Digital, Technology, Innovation & Business

Project Summary. This project investigates a novel Phase Change Material (PCM) jacket system for improving the thermal management of Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) used in next-generation urban electric vehicles (EVs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Moghimi-Ardekani

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

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA

With RIT’s mechanical and industrial engineering Ph.D., you’ll gain knowledge in mechanical and industrial engineering while engaging in cutting-edge research. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science

The Faculty of Science is part of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's leading research centres conducting cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with an annual research spend of over £130 million. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

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Risk Transfer, Homeowner Resilience, and Sustainable Urban Development in the UK (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-MDP)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

The United Kingdom faces a critical, dual imperative. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Del Pinto, Prof K Chmutina

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Shedding light into isolation processes – improving process sustainability using in-line spatially offset Raman spectroscopy

(SATURN CDT) Advanced Fuels and Multiphysics Modelling for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Systems (Rolls-Royce SMR Sponsored PhD with Barcelona Secondment)

Design and Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems for Solar Hydrogen Production

Multi-Fidelity Digital Twins and Machine Learning for the Scale-Up of Flow Processes (Ref: SF-JO-2026/4)

Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

Thermo-Mechanical Constitutive Modelling of Concrete under Multiaxial loading

Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Green methods to revalorise plastic wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

Modelling and experiment for degradation of solid oxide cells used for energy transition

Novel Design for Sodium Battery - Modelling and Experimental Validation

Passive Cooling for Thermal Management of Batteries for Next Generation Urban Electric Vehicles

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

Risk Transfer, Homeowner Resilience, and Sustainable Urban Development in the UK (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-MDP)

We have 39 heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Shedding light into isolation processes – improving process sustainability using in-line spatially offset Raman spectroscopy

(SATURN CDT) Advanced Fuels and Multiphysics Modelling for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Systems (Rolls-Royce SMR Sponsored PhD with Barcelona Secondment)

Design and Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems for Solar Hydrogen Production

Multi-Fidelity Digital Twins and Machine Learning for the Scale-Up of Flow Processes (Ref: SF-JO-2026/4)

Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

Thermo-Mechanical Constitutive Modelling of Concrete under Multiaxial loading

Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Green methods to revalorise plastic wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

Thermo-catalytic conversion of plastic waste into Hydrogen and carbon materials.

Modelling and experiment for degradation of solid oxide cells used for energy transition

Novel Design for Sodium Battery - Modelling and Experimental Validation

Passive Cooling for Thermal Management of Batteries for Next Generation Urban Electric Vehicles

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

Risk Transfer, Homeowner Resilience, and Sustainable Urban Development in the UK (Ref: ABCE-ISBE-MDP)

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