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Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Bioengineering
Supervisor. Tiina Roose. Co-supervisor William Powrie. 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 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Bridging the gap between environment and health – exposure assessment of potentially harmful agents in soil
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Our current understanding of soil exposure in the UK population is extremely limited. The current risk assessment paradigm makes large assumptions based on very uncertain data to estimate direct exposures via soil ingestion or dust inhalation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Hooda
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The effect of low ground pressure and controlled traffic farming systems on soil properties and crop development for 3 tillage systems (Part IV).
Harper Adams University Crop and Environment Sciences Department
This project is a continuation of a unique long-term study investigating the effect of the 3 tillage (deep, shallow, zero) and 3 traffic (controlled traffic farming, low tyre pressure, standard tyre pressure) systems at Harper Adams University, U.K. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Misiewicz
 8 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Finding The Right Tree For The Right Place: How Can The Carbon Benefits Of Tree Planting Be Maximised?
The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training
Tree planting is a major part of the UK government’s plans to meet its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Mitchell, Dr L Street, Dr E Vanguelova
 19 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Bioengineering
Supervisor. Tiina Roose. Co-supervisor William Powrie. 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 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Carbon leakage in forest ecosystems – towards a better understanding of the real contribution of forests to mitigate climate change
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Reference number. SCEBE/21SF/009/AO. Aim and Scope. The ability of forest ecosystems to store carbon (C; e.g. CO2) above and belowground makes afforestation one of the leading measures to fight climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Ollauri, Dr S B Mickovski, Prof R Emmanuel
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The temperature dependence of soil food-web structure and energetics
University of Waikato School of Science
We have recently obtained funding to determine the. temperature dependence of life. The overall project is exploring temperature responses of enzymes, microbes, soil biogeochemistry, plants, ecosystems and the globe. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Barnes, Dr L A Schipper, Dr CA Alster
 12 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Experiments of rain droplet penetration of porous media using laser diagnostics
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Bioengineering
Supervisor. Tiina Roose. Co-supervisor Bharath Ganapatrhrisubramani. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex self assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Numerical modelling of roots and fibres as soil reinforcement
University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
Summary. This project will use continuum and discrete numerical techniques to model how roots and geotextiles can increase the strength of soils at risk of geohazards such as landslides and debris flows. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Papanicolopulos, Dr K Hanley
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Machine learning to determine soil properties: a smartphone-based solution for stakeholders
Abertay University Graduate School
Soil properties (such as organic carbon) can be estimated using modern data mining and modelling approaches. The proposed approach correlates soil colour and image structure metrics extracted from smartphone and tablet camera images, as well as environmental factors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Jorat, Dr C Stark
 8 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD Studentship Opportunity in Antimicrobial resistance transmission in the environment: the role of soil as a reservoir and conduit in the transmission of AMR
University of Surrey Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an on-going global health threat; and similar to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, has a significant impact on public health and the global economy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Okoro, Prof RM La Ragione
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Soil Sensing Using SERS Excited by Leaky Waveguides (LWs)
University of Birmingham School of Chemistry
The aim of this project is to develop analytical methods and tools for simultaneous measurement of the concentrations of nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia in soil. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Gupta, Dr S Ullah
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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The role of pipeline-soil interaction in the stability of pipelines
Aberdeen University School of Engineering
The axial resistance to movement of a marine pipeline is an important factor in the assessment of the stability of subsea and onshore pipelines. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Ivanovic, Dr A Akisanya
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Environmental impacts on the diversity and functioning of soil fungal networks
The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
This exciting and timely project focusses on the interplay between the availability of key plant nutrients, ectomycorrhizal fungal community composition, and forest carbon (C) -cycling. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Cox, Prof D Johnson
 5 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Modelling Soil-Nutrient-Crop Interaction
The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
Interaction between soil-plants and nutrients is very complex as there clearly influence the physical and chemical processes involved such as water and nutrient flow, fate of nutrients in soil, nutrient uptake processes, change of chemical properties of soils. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Niasar, Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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