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Marine Natural Porduct Research

  Research Group: Natural Products Research Lab.
The ocean accounts for 70% of the total surface area of ​​the Earth. In terms of animals, among the 34 animal phyla discovered so far, marine life accounts for 33 phyla. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof YBC Cheng
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Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

  Research Group: Department of Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Physical Chemistry Theme
More efficient catalytic and separation processes that require less energy and enable the sustainable utilisation of small molecules and chemical feedstocks are essential for achieving net zero and reducing the environmental impact of modern industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Dr D Lee
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The impact of somatic and epigenetic DNA variation on tree adaptation and evolution

In virtually all living organisms, mutations of genomic DNA allow the generation of new traits that, if positively selected, drive adaptation to changing environments and contribute to evolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Catoni
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Haustoria-omics and RNAi gene silencing, to understand gene regulation, fungal virulence and infection during powdery mildew and rust diseases in cereals.

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler
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Identification and precise gene editing of wheat and barley susceptibility factors to generate disease resistant crops against powdery mildew and rust fungi.

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler
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Algebraic groups and Lie algebras

Projects available in a range of topics in representation theory and Lie theory. These are centred around questions in the representation theory of Lie algebras and algebraic groups and are likely to involve a blend of algebraic, combinatorial and geometric methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S. M. Goodwin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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SU-3-1 Hydrogen Conversion of a Gas Turbine – Optimisation Operating Parameters for Co-Firing

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Dr K Finney
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SU-2-2 Integrative systems of carbon removal technologies and green hydrogen scale up and standardisation

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Koh
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SU-2-1 Futureproof energy and materials feedstock resilience for sustainable aviation fuels supply chain

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Koh
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The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of the largest Mathematics Departments in the UK and has been home to some of the brightest postgraduate and academic mathematicians. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Maths Research Programme
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The University of Manchester - Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is home to outstanding research, leading facilities such as the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, and internationally renowned physicists and astronomers including the discoverers of graphene Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and Professor Brian Cox. Read more
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Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
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Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
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Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Hybrid Robotic manipulators combine soft and rigid components that allow them to be safer and more reliable than their rigid counterparts during their interactions with the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
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Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The adoption of autonomous robots for industrial inspection holds significant appeal, primarily due to their capacity to operate in various environments without concern for safety and health hazards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
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