Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Practical Student Learning and Preparation

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Practical classes are a major part of student learning and help them associate theory with the real world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T L Rodgers

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

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System Engineering and Mathematical Programming

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Distillation is one of the most commonly applied unit operations in the process industry, with significant capital and operation costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Zhang

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

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Drop Impacts on Microstructured Surfaces

University of Auckland Department of Physics

How can we control droplets as they land on surfaces, roll over, or spread across surfaces? Understanding and management of droplet dynamics are of critical and increasing importance due to their relevance in areas such as climate physics, disease transmission, food production, and heat transfer technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof G Willmott

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

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Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This PhD project is open to a wide range of research directions, depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The main topic will concern the application and development of methods for advanced NMR investigations of hyperpolarised solids. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Lee

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

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Laser spectroscopy of isotopes for nuclear environments

The University of Manchester Photon Science Institute

Measurements of isotopes and isotope ratios are important in many areas of science and engineering including the nuclear industry, nuclear forensics, environmental sciences and also in medicine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Martin, Prof K Flanagan

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

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Thermal hydraulics modelling of low-pressure, light water-cooled Small Modular Reactors

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Low-Pressure Water Reactor (LPWR) is a 300MW(e) pool-type water-cooled Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design in which the nuclear core is located at the bottom of a deep underground shaft instead of inside a pressure vessel. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Giustini

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

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Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Nuclear fission power currently accounts for 20% of UK energy production, making it a key low-carbon energy source for reducing greenhouse gases and meeting the governments New-Zero target by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Abram, Dr JB Buckley, Dr R Harrison

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

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System design on co-production of transport fuel and value-added chemicals from waste biomass

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

There is a national and global imperative to reduce reliance upon fossil fuels and, at the same time, to improve the efficiency of natural and renewable resource utilisation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Zhang

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

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Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The application of digital technologies is transforming the discovery and manufacturing process within materials science. This therefore represents perhaps the only opportunity to address the urgent need for new sustainable, high performing materials to facilitate more efficient processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Warren

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Harnessing waste-heat from challenging environments with flexible electronics, sponsored by BAE Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Katrina Morgan, Dr Ioannis Zeimpekis, Prof Nick Harris, Prof Steve Beeby. Project description. This PhD is a sought after industrial Cooperative Award in Science and Techology (iCASE), with sponsorship from BAE Systems Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Morgan

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

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Fully Funded PhD Program Opportunity

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), accredited in 2011 as a graduate university, is located in the beautiful subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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Enhanced Cements for Nuclear Waste Encapsulation

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Blended cements are formed from a mix of ordinary cement and another cementitious material, known as clinker substitute. These alternative materials are frequently used in the cement and concrete industries to. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Dr K Dobson

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will build on pilot experiments conducted at Strathclyde to develop a new technology that uses mechanochemical reactions to separate hydrogen isotopes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD studentship - Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Lee

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

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Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear sites contain large volumes of radioactively contaminated concrete. Prior to decommissioning, these concrete structures must be surface decontaminated to minimise the requirement for waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Prof R Lunn

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Citizens of countries within the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tettamanzi

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti-CON Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Poor drug solubility presents a major challenge in drug product development of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. However, many new development compounds exhibit poor solubility and only a few of them reach market approval. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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

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Waste-to-protein recovery through protein separation and purification

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

The plant-sourced and animal-sourced proteins are resource-demand and carbon-intensive. This combined with increasing protein demands highlight the complex challenge on providing protein security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Guo, Prof C Lorenz

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions from hybrid vehicles

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project is to investigate the co-benefits of cleaner fuels and novel exhaust aftertreatment systems on the mitigation of emissions from hybrid vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Li, Prof J Plane

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Global cooling demand is expected to rise with climate change-induced global temperature increase and population growth in the world’s hot regions [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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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

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In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for human therapeutics and as food additives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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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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Cryogenic processes for CO2 Capture

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The aim of the project is to simulate cryogenic processes for CO2 capture from a variety of mixtures and to experimentally verify and optimise the technological solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Inglezakis

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

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Metal-based nanocomposites hyper-activity in heterogeneous non-catalytic and catalytic reactions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project aims to demonstrate that certain efficiency limits and conventional rules of stoichiometry can be broken and engineered to deliver cost-effective solutions for current challenges in water reclamation and environmental remediation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Inglezakis, Dr D Neagu

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

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We have 105 Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 105 Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Practical Student Learning and Preparation

System Engineering and Mathematical Programming

Drop Impacts on Microstructured Surfaces

Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

Laser spectroscopy of isotopes for nuclear environments

Thermal hydraulics modelling of low-pressure, light water-cooled Small Modular Reactors

Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

System design on co-production of transport fuel and value-added chemicals from waste biomass

Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

Harnessing waste-heat from challenging environments with flexible electronics, sponsored by BAE Systems

Fully Funded PhD Program Opportunity

Enhanced Cements for Nuclear Waste Encapsulation

Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

PhD studentship - Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti-CON Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Waste-to-protein recovery through protein separation and purification

Reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions from hybrid vehicles

Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation

Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

Cryogenic processes for CO2 Capture

Metal-based nanocomposites hyper-activity in heterogeneous non-catalytic and catalytic reactions

We have 105 Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 105 Chemical Engineering (career) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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