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sustainable PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 793 sustainable PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Exploring the impacts of human factors on carbon emissions in sustainable buildings (RDF25/EE/ABE/GOH)
The project will examine and explore the key human factors affecting the performance of sustainable buildings and assess how human factors impact the whole-life carbon emissions of sustainable buildings. Read more
Fully funded 4-year studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach
Are you passionate about solving the world's most urgent sustainability challenges? We are seeking motivated, engaged, and creative students who are enthusiastic about producing high quality research, expanding understanding of sustainable systems and sharing knowledge with a variety of audiences. Read more
Sustainable fuels and chemicals from sustainable biomass and bioprocessing
COP26 and more forums worldwide urge for positive action on climate change. Innovative sustainable solutions can help to build a better climate to develop sustainable societies. Read more
Spatial decision support analysis for sustainable mobility policies.
This PhD project aims to develop a spatial framework to integrate sustainable mobility into current urban transport planning policies. Read more
Effective Strategies for Community Engagement in Sustainable Food Programs
The issue of food inequality is pressing in the UK, with many communities experiencing limited access to healthy, affordable food options. Read more
MOre Sustainable MOre Profitable (MOSMOP) Business Model Innovation
In the rapidly evolving global business landscape, the adoption and integration of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and standards present both a formidable challenge and a transformative opportunity for businesses across sectors. Read more
Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD
This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more
Computational Framework for Sustainable Materials, Manufacturing, Energy, and AI Driven Simulations
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
Sustainable Development for Critical Minerals: A Game Theoretical Approach
The Leverhulme PhD Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies is administered by the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. Read more
Intervention without violation of natural order: A complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective of sustainable urban development
The rise to prominence of the concept and practice of sustainable development over the past few decades has paralleled an increasing number of theoretical platforms upon which to understand the concept. Read more
Plasmon-Enhanced Electrochemical Nitrate Reduction for Sustainable Ammonia Production and Environmental Remediation
This project aims to revolutionise ammonia (NH3) production by addressing two crucial global challenges. the high energy demand and environmental impact of conventional NH3 synthesis, and the increasing nitrate (NO3-) pollution from agriculture. Read more
Digitally enabled development of sustainable metamaterials to create circular alternatives to current unsustainable parts widely used in industry
Manufacturing causes ~20% of global carbon emissions and ~50% of energy use [e.g. 1]. The UK’s third climate change risk assessment [2] suggests the climate crisis has caused irreversible damage. Read more
CO2 and Bioderived Polymers for Sustainable Environmental and Biological Sensors
Background. Polymers are widespread in modern society as they produce light, strong, and cheap plastic materials, with an ever-increasing demand, which are critical to many technologies from consumer goods, electronics to healthcare. Read more
Towards Sustainable Peatland Management in the UK: An Integrated Study on Carbon Balance and Ecosystem Services (RDF25/EE/MCE/AGARWAL)
Introduction. Peatlands are a significant component of the UK's natural landscape, covering about 15% of the country's land area. Read more
Sustainable Fashion Products and Textiles Production Using Environmentally Benign Fibres Manufacturing Process PhD
In the fashion and clothing sector, there is a recent trend toward sustainable, environmental and socially responsible manufactured and grown fibres and materials. Read more