Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London | About the University Department | 1 PhD programmes in English

We undertake interdisciplinary, world-leading research across the full spectrum of Earth Science and Engineering. Our research – both pure and applied – covers a broad range of subjects, from studying past climate in Antarctica to developing innovative means of capturing and storing carbon from our atmosphere, modelling environmental pollution and hazards, characterising the myriad flows of our oceans, and revealing the history of life on both our own planet and others.

Why study at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering?

PhD students in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London take on a wide variety of interesting, exciting and impactful work. Projects span topics as diverse as planetary science and environmental science.

Your PhD will open up many career options, both within academia and more broadly in industry and charity sectors.

Many of our students are funded on one of the scholarships that are awarded through the Department, university or through Doctoral Training Programmes that we are affiliated with.

Some projects are funded through research grants held by faculty members, and these will be advertised on the departmental website as and when they become available.

Most applicants apply to do a specific research project, although (depending on the source of funding) students are welcome to suggest their own in consultation with potential supervisors.

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About the Department of Earth Science and Engineering

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering at Imperial College London is one of the only departments in the world to combine the two areas of science and engineering. We offer unique courses and projects that are hard to find elsewhere, and tackle global challenges through world-leading research, education and innovation.

Student life at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering

Our Departmental values – Supportive | Excellence | Integrity | Innovative | Inclusive | Inspiring – couple with those of Imperial College and support us in making the Department of Earth Science and Engineering a place for excellence in research and teaching, and the best place to study, work and develop your career.

We continuously strive to provide the best resources for our students when they need support. We have dedicated teams working to ensure the dignity and individuality of every person in the Department is respected and supported, as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and culture (EDIC), and to foster a community where students can thrive.

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Advancing Biodegradable Flotation Reagents: Evaluating Non-polar and Hybrid Oil Collectors Across Diverse Mineral Systems

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