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Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Embarking on a PhD in Chemistry opens the door to an exhilarating journey of scientific discovery and innovation. As a pivotal discipline that underpins fundamental aspects of our physical world, chemistry is at the heart of solving complex global issues ranging from health and medicine to the environment and technology.
PhD programmes in Chemistry offer students the unique chance to delve into cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of what is known and applying their findings in ways that can significantly benefit society. Whether it's pioneering new drug formulations, creating sustainable materials, or developing innovative energy solutions, a PhD in Chemistry positions candidates at the forefront of scientific exploration and advancement.
Why complete a PhD in Chemistry?
Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with challenging and rewarding research that has a real-world impact. The focal point of these programmes is to cultivate a deep understanding of chemical principles and to apply this knowledge in innovative ways.
Doctoral candidates benefit from working within state-of-the-art facilities, where they are surrounded by leading experts in the field. This enables them to explore uncharted territories in chemistry, refining their skills in experimentation, analysis, and critical thinking. A PhD in Chemistry also facilitates a collaborative environment where students can work on interdisciplinary projects, bridging the gap between chemistry and other sciences to tackle complex issues from multiple angles.
In terms of employment, earning a PhD in Chemistry equips graduates with a competitive edge in a diverse range of career paths. Beyond academia, where they may lead pioneering research and educate future chemists, PhD holders are highly sought after in the pharmaceutical, environmental, manufacturing, and tech industries, among others. This is due to their advanced problem-solving skills, deep-seated knowledge of chemical processes, and ability to innovate. The research undertaken during their PhD can also pave the way for developing new patents or starting their own ventures, making a lasting contribution to the advancement of science and technology.
Developing novel materials for slow and zero-order release of insect pest attractants
Do you want to develop innovative solutions for horticultural pest control areas? We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate in materials chemistry to join our project on developing novel materials for slow and zero-order release of insect pest attractants. Read more
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Supramolecular materials for bacteria-responsive coatings
Dynamic-covalent bonding offers a powerful approach to creating stable yet reversible structures and materials which respond to specific environmental cues such as temperature or pH. Read more
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Self-Sensing Substrates for High-Throughput Antibiotic Discovery
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats facing humanity. In 2019, 5 million deaths were attributed to AMR, and it is projected to kill 10+ million per year by 2050. Read more
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New advances in porous materials characterisation using low-field NMR
Porous materials are employed across chemical, energy and environmental applications as diverse as catalysis, separations, hydrogen storage and battery development; however, understanding – and hence optimising – the behaviour of fluids within these structures remains highly challenging due to their optically opaque nature, and through the dominance of buried solid-fluid interfaces. Read more
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Integrating CO2 capture and utilisation using dual functional materials and efficient induction heating
Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) and renewable energy utilisation are the two pillars for the decarbonisation of UK’s industrial clusters, which produce more than 36Mt CO2 per year, mostly through the flue gas from energy intensive sectors such as refining, cement, chemicals, etc. Read more
Photocatalytic Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Renewable Chemicals and Fuels
Achievement of Net Zero in chemicals and fuels industries is crucial for mitigation of climate change effect and it is dependent on development and implementation of efficient technologies for CO. Read more
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FAST cell for the study of type-zero porous liquids (FASTzero)
Carbon capture and hydrogen storage are, globally, two of the most critical research and policy topics, due to their energetic and environmental importance. Read more
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Experimental Design with Differential Flow Kinetics
Only through kinetic investigation can a reaction be rationally improved, leading to greener, safer, and more sustainable processes. Read more
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Cryogenic CO₂ Capture and Conversion from Biogas for Net Zero Fuels
This proposal focuses on developing innovative cryogenic technology for efficient CO₂ capture from biogas, with an emphasis on converting captured carbon into value-added fuels. Read more
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Chemical modification of mRNA for enhanced translation
mRNA vaccines have emerged as a new modality for preventing infectious diseases and treating cancer. This is due to their ability to rapidly produce specific proteins inside cells in a programmable manner. Read more
Non-contact measurements of thin catalytic membranes with ultrasonics
Roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing is essential for large-scale production of thin membranes needed for green hydrogen and electric batteries. Read more
Towards in silico selection of interfacial actives: Discovery of new corrosion inhibitors for high value coating formulations
The goal is to discover new corrosion inhibitors that can be added to coatings for protection of metallic infrastructure. Initially, you will quantify two key performance indicators for candidate molecules, i.e., corrosion reduction and diffusion through the coating matrix. Read more
Mechanistic modelling of hydrogen-material interactions
Oxford’s Mechanics of Materials Lab is seeking a PhD (DPhil) student to develop a new generation of mechanistic models to understand the fatigue crack initiation behaviour of metals in hydrogen environments. Read more
Accelerated electrocatalyst design using artificial intelligence
This project focuses on developing sustainable electrocatalysts for ammonia synthesis using artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
Intelligent Materials Health Monitoring: Utilising Machine Learning to Ensure the Long-term Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Solar energy is a cornerstone of Net-Zero. Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are promising candidates for next-generation solar panels. Read more