Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Photoreforming of biomass to hydrogen in seawater

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

This project focuses on production of hydrogen, a promising candidate for the next generation of energy vectors, through photoreforming of biomass in the presence of seawater. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Falkowska, Prof C Hardacre

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

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Geochemical Controls on Radionuclide Transport and Fate in Sedimentary Rock – A combined experimental and modelling study

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Shaw, Prof K Morris, Dr LL Abrahamsen-Mills

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

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Locking CO2 into cement: new perspectives from advanced spectroscopic techniques

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

EPSRC DTP studentship in Engineering. 3.5 years starting 1st October 2024, 1st January 2025 or 1st April 2025. Project Summary. Our aim is to improve carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in the cement and concrete industry by introducing reactive carbonates to replace clinkers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FJ Jin, Dr RM Maddalena, Prof PR Davies

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Going back to a peaty future: past peat losses, present restoration options and future peat gains – identifying and overcoming stressors to peat formation

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit: https://ecowild.site.hw.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinemeyer, Dr H McGrath, Dr N Archer, Dr RP Pereira

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

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Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Lloyd, Prof S Shaw, Dr A Uknnl

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

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Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr RJ Janani, Dr F Clegg, Dr DM Majumder

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H McRobie

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

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Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

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 MMN Mousavi Nezhad, Prof JB Bridgeman

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

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Operationalising Justice in Energy Infrastructure

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This PhD project aims to design, apply and validate a tool to embed justice concepts into energy and energy-water infrastructure design. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Ozkan, Dr E Shrimpton

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

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Discovery of porous organic crystalline materials for sustainable separation technologies

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

A fully funded PhD studentship is now available for an organic or materials chemist in our group at the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M A L Little, Dr F Vilela

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

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Climate-Optimised Aircraft Design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Edward Richardson; Ali Elham. Project description. The condensation trail (contrail) emissions of future low-CO2 aircraft will be assessed as part of a climate-optimised aircraft design methodology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E.S. Richardson

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

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Assessing the Flux of Buried Sedimentary Carbon to Marine Coastal Waters After Extreme Weather and Dredging

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S O'Reilly, Dr rn Nash, Dr DM McCrudden

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

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Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Financing a Sustainable Future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Moore, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof M Hodson

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Experimental and Modelling Approaches for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Antibiotic resistant genes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Das, Prof N Carslaw, Dr S Quinn, Dr T J Dillon

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Direct analysis ion mobility mass spectrometry for rapid profiling of edible fats and oils to combat food adulteration

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. Food safety and authenticity are generally taken for granted, yet food adulteration is one of the most significant challenges faced in the UK, with the total impact of food crime on the UK estimated to be between £409 million and £1.96 billion per year [Food Standards Agency, 2023]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Mosely

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

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We have 102 Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 102 Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Photoreforming of biomass to hydrogen in seawater

Geochemical Controls on Radionuclide Transport and Fate in Sedimentary Rock – A combined experimental and modelling study

Locking CO2 into cement: new perspectives from advanced spectroscopic techniques

Going back to a peaty future: past peat losses, present restoration options and future peat gains – identifying and overcoming stressors to peat formation

Geomicrobiological controls on radionuclide speciation and fate during the geodisposal of radioactive waste

Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality

Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

Operationalising Justice in Energy Infrastructure

Discovery of porous organic crystalline materials for sustainable separation technologies

Climate-Optimised Aircraft Design

Assessing the Flux of Buried Sedimentary Carbon to Marine Coastal Waters After Extreme Weather and Dredging

Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

Experimental and Modelling Approaches for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Direct analysis ion mobility mass spectrometry for rapid profiling of edible fats and oils to combat food adulteration

We have 102 Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 102 Environmental Chemistry (project) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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