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hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 127 hydrogen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The effect of hydrogen evolution on corrosion pit growth under fatigue conditions

There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Prof LS Susmel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

As the UK drives towards its Net Zero targets, hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognised as a key enabler of a low-carbon energy system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Pickering, Dr D Reed
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling of microbial induced hydrogen loss for underground hydrogen storage

Hydrogen is identified to play a key role in the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Cai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Solid-State Composites for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Storage

Hydrogen, as a clean and versatile energy carrier, is expected to play a pivotal role in decarbonising sectors including repurposed gas transportation and transmission networks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers, Prof J Robson, Prof D Knowles
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advancing Hydrogen Flow Measurement: Thermophysical Properties and Advanced Thermodynamic Models

The transportation of hydrogen is a cornerstone of the emerging hydrogen economy. However, accurately measuring hydrogen flow rate presents unique challenges due to its physical properties and potential impurities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Rahmanian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sloshing-induced permeation of hydrogen in composite LH2 storage tanks under aircraft manoeuvring loads - PhD

Are you fascinated in shaping the future of zero-emission aviation? This PhD investigates how liquid hydrogen (LH₂) moves inside lightweight composite tanks during aircraft manoeuvres and whether this can cause hydrogen to leak. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Ammasai Sengodan , Prof M Skote
 10 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Reliable Hydrogen Storage

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 M Kartal, Dr A Martinez-Felipe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS) integration with CCUS and NET ZERO Innovation applications for depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and aquifers

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 Jadhawar, Dr J Gomes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Thermomigration of Hydrogen in Reactor Fuel Cladding Materials

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Hofmann
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Characterisation of dissolved hydrogen diffusion and bubble nucleation in waste suspensions

  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
As the UK prepares to invest in new nuclear power plants, industry and research organisations are also looking towards developing the next generation of effluent and waste treatment processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Clean hydrogen production on the move (Ref: CM/SD-SF1/2026)

Hydrogen will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Dr E Ashton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational Modelling and AI-Based Digital Twins for Hydrogen and Energy Storage in Petroleum and Energy Infrastructure

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
 Supervisor: Dr Amir Siddiq
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nature-Inspired Hydrogen Fuel Cell Architecture for Aerospace Propulsion

About the project. Applications are invited for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship within the UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RN Navaratne, Prof M Pera-Titus
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel Sorption Enhanced and Chemical Looping Processes for Low-Temperature Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture

A fully funded 3-year PhD studentship is available in the research group of Dr Theodoros Papalas, within the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Papalas
 Year round applications  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

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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