Chemical Engineering (molecular dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 Chemical Engineering (molecular dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advanced computational modelling of nanobubble cavitation dynamics

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Rapid changes in pressure, such as in high-frequency ultrasound, can stimulate bubbles to nucleate, oscillate, and collapse violently, in a phenomenon known as cavitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DD Dockar

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

More Details

From Text to Tech: Shaping the Future of Physics-Based Simulations with AI-Driven Generative Models

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

In the contemporary industry, multiphysics and molecular dynamics simulations are not just tools - they are the catalysts for breakthrough innovations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Ghiassi, Dr A Alexiadis

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

More Details

Simulating Dynamic Battery Interfaces: In Search of Next Generation Lithium Batteries

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Improving battery technologies is essential to power the next generation of electric vehicles, and for future energy storage systems that will facilitate the transition to net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof LH Hardwick

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

More Details

Molecular Simulations and Data-driven Modelling for Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The urgent need to mitigate climate change has led to increased focus on sustainable energy solutions. This includes the development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation in net-zero applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ER Ricci

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

More Details

Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Expanding the capabilities of the Molecular Simulation Design Framework (MoSDeF)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The Molecular Simulation Design Framework (MoSDeF, mosdef.org) is an open-source, extensible Python-based software package designed to facilitate the hierarchical… Read more

Supervisors: Prof PT Cummings, Prof C McGabe

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

More Details

Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position in multiscale modelling of polymer composites is available in the group of Professor Carbone at the University of Manchester from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

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

More Details

Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Crystallisation is widely used for purification of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and for making advanced materials for catalysis, separations and sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Prof J Sefcik

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

More Details

Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

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

More Details

Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Watching paint dry can be fascinating. Painting a room can make it aesthetically pleasing, but paints can do much more than just please the eyes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Siperstein

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

More Details

Understanding shale rock swelling for energy systems: novel integrated modelling and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Professor Carbone (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Taylor (Department of Earth Science) at the University of Manchester starting from September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Carbone, Prof K Taylor

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

More Details

How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

This is an interdisciplinary project. It will provide a unique opportunity to obtain training in a wide range of interdisciplinary skills, including protein engineering techniques, protein purification, atomic force microscopy, neutron reflection and scattering as well as molecular dynamics simulations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Lu

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

More Details

Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran

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

More Details

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)

More Details

ZENITH PhD Project: Hydrodynamic and thermal performance of liquid hydrogen in cryogenic tanks

University of Bath Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to start in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Chew, Dr C Moreno, Dr ATR Rhead

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

More Details

We have 19 Chemical Engineering (molecular dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemical Engineering (molecular dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 Chemical Engineering (molecular dynamics) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Select your nearest city

Do you want hassle-free information and advice?