Chemistry (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Chemistry (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof J Johnston

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

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New Materials for Solid-State Batteries

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are widely used in mobile applications. However, concerns about the availability of lithium and cobalt raw materials suggest alternative materials may be needed in future large-scale applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A.V. Powell

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

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Environmentally friendly antibiofouling coatings for marine applications

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr J Hanson

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

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Computational modelling of melting plastic particle flows: fundamental physics, reactor design and topology optimisations

University of Birmingham EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Industrial Partner. Aquapak. Industrial Supervisor. Cloudia Mejie, Aquapak. Duration of the PhD. 4 years. Project Description. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jangi, Dr C Windows-Yule

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Photo-chemical adaptive integrated circuits for next generation neuromorphic computing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Neuromorphic computing, i.e., an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain, is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems across a wide range of applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera

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

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Large-scale electrochemical DFT models of a PEM hydrogen fuel cell

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Chris-Kriton Skylaris (90%) Andrea Russell (10%). Project description. Proton-exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells are an emerging technology for environmentally sustainable transport and other carbon-neutral energy applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

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

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Towards a better understanding of indoor air quality in the home

University of York Department of Chemistry

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently stated that exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution was one of the greatest risks to human health, and that improving air quality was necessary to reduce the global incidence and impact of diseases such as lung cancer, stroke, and asthma. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S Shaw, Prof N Carslaw, Prof A C Lewis

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Application of Linear-Scaling Quantum Mechanics Methods to Hydrogen Transport Through Complex Materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Chris-Kriton Skylaris (80%) Jeremy Frey (20%). Project Description. The computational simulation of chemical reactions in materials requires an accurate, explicit description of their electrons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

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

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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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Investigation of ‘’birth, life, and death’’ of catalysts using lab-based X-ray spectroscopy.

Durham University Department of Chemistry

A 4 -year PhD studentship is available in the Department of Chemistry, Durham University, which will commence on 01st October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Beaumont, Dr L Lukashuk

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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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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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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Understanding Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopy

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This PhD project is an exciting opportunity to apply and develop the cutting-edge characterisation techniques available at the University of Manchester, working with bp as industrial partners to help solve one of the biggest challenges in the transition to Net Zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Alex Walton, Prof S Haigh

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

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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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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 22 Chemistry (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemistry (operation) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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