surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Tablet is a complex pharmaceutical product in oral dosage form which contains blends of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Redox flow batteries (RFB) are a type of electrochemical energy storage device where electrical energy is stored via chemical “reduction and oxidation” reactions in a liquid electrolyte. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

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

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Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to offer a fully funded PhD opportunity in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield for someone with a passion for computational fluid dynamics modelling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Yuan, Dr S Siouris

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Nanoporous Materials for Energy Absorption

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Nanoporous materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are having their applications in mechanical energy absorption. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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

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Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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3D forming of cellulosic biopolymer materials using electrohydrodynamic atomisation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Three-dimensional forming refers to the fabrication of structure through layer-by-layer deposition of material using a printer head, a nozzle or other printing techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sun

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

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Optimising Renewable Energy-Driven Zero-Liquid Discharge Desalination Systems

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) desalination systems have recently emerged as a promising solution for dealing with water scarcity worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Onishi

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

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New Vibration Speaker Development

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Gel Audio™ Loudspeaker Technology that I co-invented produced high quality sound over a surface through the hydrogel. It was also developed and incorporated into an audio product called the Woweeone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Harris, Dr RS Salehiyan, Dr M Dorris, Dr K Goh, Mr SP Papadopoulos

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

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Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Microplastic burden in aquatic environments is now recognised as a potential threat to human and environmental health. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JB Bridgeman, Dr AO Ockelford

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Access to clean drinking water and sanitation has seen substantial progress in recent time, however there is still a large part of the global population, that live mostly in rural settings, that lack this basic necessity. Read more

Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa

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

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Enhancing X-ray micro-CT scanners through hardware and software

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Philip Basford and Prof. Simon Cox. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Basford

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ultrasound Based Technology for Removal of Scale from Downhole Production Tubing

Aberdeen University 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 H Hamidi, Dr A ALIAKBAR JAMSHIDI FAR

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

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Towards NetZero: Sustainable Binders for Mineral Rock Wool Insulation

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Mineral rock wool is a fibrous material formed by spinning or drawing molten mineral or rock material such as slag and ceramic. It retains its flexible, low-density, structure with binders that are spray coated onto the fibres. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Blacker, Prof R Brydson

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The reliance of modern healthcare on rapid medical diagnostic devices is very clear. for example lateral flow tests are a key part of the response to Covid-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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Measurement of the Adhesive Strength of the Catalyst Support

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

To increase the contact area of the chemical reactions, catalytically active materials are dispersed on the catalyst support. The catalyst is mostly in the form of a coated layer on a substrate. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

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We have 258 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 258 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage

Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

Nanoporous Materials for Energy Absorption

Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

3D forming of cellulosic biopolymer materials using electrohydrodynamic atomisation

Optimising Renewable Energy-Driven Zero-Liquid Discharge Desalination Systems

New Vibration Speaker Development

Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

Enhancing X-ray micro-CT scanners through hardware and software

Ultrasound Based Technology for Removal of Scale from Downhole Production Tubing

Towards NetZero: Sustainable Binders for Mineral Rock Wool Insulation

Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

Measurement of the Adhesive Strength of the Catalyst Support

We have 258 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 258 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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