We have 17 The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanistic mathematical models are powerful tools for describing complex biological systems and can significantly aid in improving the understanding of their underlying intricate (biochemical) interactions, predicting their dynamic responses and optimising their performance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Theodoropoulos

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

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Designing two-dimensional materials based membrnaes for sustainable separation technologies

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

National Graphene Institute (NGI) and Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester, invites applications for two fully funded PhD studentship (Uk and Overseas) in the area of 2D materials based membranes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raveendran Nair

30 December 2023 PhD Research Project 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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Coupling material simulation and machine learning to speedup polymer compounds development

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

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

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Coupling micromechanical and molecular models to optimize polymer composites

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

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

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

29 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational discovery of metal-organic framework materials

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Are you passionate about pioneering the future of materials science? Sarkisov Group at the University of Manchester invites enthusiastic and driven PhD students to join our dynamic team in Autumn 2024, focusing on the exciting domain of computational discovery in metal-organic framework (MOF) materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Sarkisov

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

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Development of a novel polymer-based receptor for monitoring of BRCA genes

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

While most cancers are sporadic, some cancer types are associated with increased risk of heritability. These include prostate, breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer, which in some cases may develop due to inheritance of cancer-susceptibility genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Peeters

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

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Targeting resistance in cancer with double imprinted nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The successful candidate will form part of the project team of AIRIaL, AI and Resistance Imaging in Lung Cancer, which is an exciting collaboration between Manchester, King’s College London, the University of Cambridge and Oxford University. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Peeters

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

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BBSRC DTP CASE Engineering new biosurfactants by harnessing the power of CRISPR and AlphaFold

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This CASE PhD project in collaboration with Holiferm Limited will investigate the enzyme(s) that catalyse sophorolipid production in Starmerella bombicola. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Winterburn, Prof R Field, Prof D Delneri

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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BBSRC DTP CASE Sustainability assessment of biobased surfactants by fermentation and biomass transformation

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This CASE PhD project in collaboration with Holiferm Limited will assess the environmental impacts and techno-economic aspects of different types of biosurfactants… Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Cuellar-Franca, Dr J Winterburn

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Control and operation of advanced modular chemical looping process

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The deployment of next-generation chemical processes requires the implementation of new equipment and materials that will enhance the performance in terms of economics and environmental performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Spallina

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

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Environmentally strategic decommissioning of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors led by life cycle assessment

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This project will apply environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and economic life cycle costing (LCC) to some of the key problems presented by decommissioning activities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Stamford, Prof A Banford

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Theory and simulation of the ferro-electric nematic phase

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Liquid crystals turn up everywhere. They are the main constituent of displays, they are used in television screens and many health care products are liquid crystalline. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Masters

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

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Designing catalytic pyrolysis of biomass for green hydrogen production

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Research Group: Catalysis and Porous Materials

We welcome applications for this fully funded PhD studentship project from highly motivated candidates interested in advancing technology towards Net Zero goals through development of green hydrogen production routes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Falkowska, Prof C Hardacre

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

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Hierarchical porous architectures for catalytic cascade reactions

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Research group. Catalysis and porous materials. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Parlett

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

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We have 17 The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The University of Manchester, Department of Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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