Brunel University London Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

The four key characteristics of the fresh concrete relevant to 3D printing are. (1) Pumpability. the ease and reliability with which material is moved through the delivery system; (2) Printability.

High-Performance Compressed Straw Board (HPCSB): A New Generation of Building Materials

Brunel University London
Civil Engineering

Dr S Ghaffar

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project aims to introduce a greatly improved, lightweight variant of Compressed Straw Board (CSB) for the construction industry, strong enough to accommodate structural loads both in tension and under compression.

Biomass Combustion Ash in the Removal of Micro-pollutants from Water

Brunel University London
Mechanical Engineering

Dr S Soltani

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

The UK is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% compared to the 1990 emission levels by the year 2050. Negative emission technologies such as biomass combustion with carbon capture is vital to meet the Paris Agreement climate targets.

Control of IC Engine Emissions with Addition of Hydrogen

Brunel University London
Mechanical Engineering

Prof T Megaritis, Dr L Ganippa

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Utilisation of hydrogen gas mixtures as means of controlling engine exhaust emissions through combustion improvements or aftertreatment systems enhanced performance.