Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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

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Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Medical care has transformed over the last century with significant improvements in the variety and extent to which various diseases can be treated and/or prevented. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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

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Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Urinary catheters are used as soon as a patient cannot control urine drain as a consequence of incontinence or urine retention. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Q Zhao, Dr S Zolotovskaya

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Designing next-generation urinary catheter materials for clean intermittent self-catheterisation through control of the urinary microbiome

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Dr L Sherrard

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

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Predictable long-term care for dental implant maintenance

University of Birmingham School of Dentistry

Applications are invited for a 3-year self-funded PhD Studentship to research antimicrobial coatings for implant abutments. These coated abutments will be part of a long-term care plan for dental implant maintenance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Camilleri, Dr G Poologasundarampillai, Dr H Dong, Dr S Kuehne

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

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Elucidating the fate of iron and copper based nanofertilizer in soil-plant system using isotope labelling and synchrotron techniques

Queen Mary University of London School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Nanotechnology is a rapidly advancing enabling technology with the potential to revolutionize modern life. More recently, the application of nanotechnology in agriculture has garnered significant attention due to its high potential to facilitate sustainable agriculture and enhance food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Zhang

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

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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Antibacterial technologies in air transportation.

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Latimer, Dr A Nourian, Dr H Yates, Dr V Myroniuk

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

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Development of carbohydrate-functionalised materials for detection and prevention of medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in the 21st century, causing longer and more serious infections, and resulting in poor outcomes for vulnerable patients. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Wylie

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

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Development of multifunctional biomaterials for urinary catheters to eradicate catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections worldwide threatening over 150 million people annually, imposing substantial burdens on the health system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

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

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Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The emergence of bacterial strains with resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics has led to renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of metals including silver. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Mulley

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

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Investigating new biocompatible polymers as biomaterials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD studentship (UK tuition fees) is available in the group of Dr Arno at the University of Birmingham (group website. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Dr Maria Chiara Arno

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

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

Liverpool John Moores University

We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool

We are looking for PhD candidates interested in addressing real-world sustainability issues facing the UK and beyond. Our projects are diverse, multidisciplinary and driven by scientific endeavour, national priorities and industry need. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 14 Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance

Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

Designing next-generation urinary catheter materials for clean intermittent self-catheterisation through control of the urinary microbiome

Predictable long-term care for dental implant maintenance

Elucidating the fate of iron and copper based nanofertilizer in soil-plant system using isotope labelling and synchrotron techniques

Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

Antibacterial technologies in air transportation.

Development of carbohydrate-functionalised materials for detection and prevention of medical device-associated infections

Development of multifunctional biomaterials for urinary catheters to eradicate catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

Investigating new biocompatible polymers as biomaterials

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

We have 14 Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 Biological Sciences (coatings) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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