Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Non-European Students in Edinburgh

Supervisor: Prof S L Cockroft

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Scott Cockroft, School of Chemistry, the University of Edinburgh, see https://www.cockroft.chem.ed.ac.uk. Read more

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

Development of an ambient mass spectrometry platform for rapid mass spectrometry characterisation of proteins

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

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Clarke

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Barocaloric organic ionic plastic crystals and prototype development

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Claire L. Hobday (School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh; ( http://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-claire-hobday ) in collaboration with Sunamp, UK (https://sunamp.com/#home/ ). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Hobday

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Synthesis and characterisation of functionalized hybrid composites and molecule-based magnetocaloric materials

Supervisor: Prof E. K. Brechin

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Euan K. Brechin, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, see https://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/professor-euan-k-brechin-frse. Read more

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bond Activation with Main Group Bimetallic Bonds

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

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Stephanie Urwin (School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh; https://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-stephanie-j-urwin. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Urwin

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Char Morphology and Chemistry – The Key to Good Whisky

This PhD opportunity will primarily be based at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Please contact Prof Martin McCoustra (m.r.s.mccoustra@hw.ac.uk) for further details. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MRS McCoustra, Dr A Hill, Dr A Ozel, Mr P C Cockburn

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Molecular Simulations and Data-driven Modelling for Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes

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

The urgent need to mitigate climate change has led to increased focus on sustainable energy solutions. This includes the development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation in net-zero applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ER Ricci

Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

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

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

Heriot-Watt University

Our four year doctoral programme challenges our students to work on cutting-edge, innovative research projects that will address key challenges faced by industrial stakeholders. Read more

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

PhD project: Developing non-critical raw materials-based electrocatalysts for green hydrogen generation from wastewater

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The project focuses on the development of cost-effective electrocatalysts derived from non-critical raw materials, aiming to replace expensive platinum group metals in the electrolysis process. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Dr Pitchaimuthu

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

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

PhD project: Digital twin for decarbonising industry using hydrogen and low-carbon energy vectors

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The candidate will work closely with industry to develop digital twin solutions for incorporating renewable energy options in industrial clusters, such as hydrogen, batteries, solar, wind and heat-pumps, for deep decarbonisation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Andresen

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

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

PhD project: Sustainable production of chemicals and aviation fuels

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

Large scale deployments of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and integration with green hydrogen are a promising pathway to produce value-added chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

PhD project: Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage and transport for net-zero industrial clusters

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

This project focuses on establishing reliable, cost-effective, large hydrogen or carbon dioxide storage and distribution hubs. In collaboration with industrial partners, we aim to identify and reduce the hurdles for geological storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications

Supervisor: Prof W. Popoola

This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. To fulfil the needs of future communication networks, the study will explore both the optical and radio frequencies for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more

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

Intracellular Capillarity of Biomolecular Condensates

Supervisors: Prof HK Kusumaatmaja, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar

The emerging role of biomolecular condensates formed through a liquid-liquid phase separation process inside biological cells is driving a paradigm change in our understanding of cellular organisation. Read more

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)