mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mathematical Modelling of Poro-Mechanics of Soil

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable recycling of end-of-life electric vehicle batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project: The age of the electric car is all but upon us. Billions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are reaching their lifetime along with the widespread application of electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

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

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Investigating the links between β-amyloid, osteoporosis and frailty in Alzheimer’s disease

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis (the loss of bone mass and strength) than age-matched individuals1, significantly contributing to the frailty associated with dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McArthur, Dr SCF Rawlinson

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

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Smart Surfaces for Anti-Scaling

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Scaling and mineral deposits that occur due to dissolved materials in water is a problem in many industrial applications. How to remove this scaling without the use of harsh chemicals or methods to prevent it is crucial importance to both the environment and the economy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GW Wells, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar, Prof G McHale

27 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Chemistry/Geochemistry focused on the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in New Zealand Aotearoa

University of Canterbury School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

PhD scholarship in Materials Chemistry/Geochemistry focused on the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in New Zealand Aotearoa. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof V Golovko

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

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Developing (bio)remediation options for high pH radionuclide contaminated land and water

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The management of radioactively contaminated land is a global “grand challenge”. In the UK this represents a £multi-billion project that will take many decades to complete. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof K Morris, Prof S Shaw

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

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PhD Opportunity: Critical Metal Recovery from Wastes using Bioleaching and Electrodialysis - (ENG 1671)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Metals are essential in our daily lives and have a finite supply. For example, smartphones are pocket-sized vaults of precious metals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H I Gomes

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

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Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Biodiversity footprint of quarry restoration

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Alvin Helden. Several other members of Biology staff with interest in this subject area could be part of the team e.g., Dr Tom Ings, Dr Peter Brown and Dr Sarah Hart. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Helden

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

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We have 39 mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 mineral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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