University of Sheffield Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 14 University of Sheffield Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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

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

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

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Next-Generation Low-Carbon Cement Wasteforms for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In the UK, over 150,000m3 of radioactive waste (enough to fill 60 Olympic size swimming pools) has been produced to date. Most of this radioactive waste needs conditioning by encapsulating it in cement to prevent release to the biosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Dr S Farris

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

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Integrating Circular Economy Principles and Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Decommissioning

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The European Union's recognition of nuclear energy as a green energy source in July 2022 spurred increased investment in the industry, yet challenges persist in managing and disposing of nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Meng, Dr B Walkley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of climate change mitigation technologies. It is essential to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement (Find out more here). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

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

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

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

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Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2024 conducting research to aid the safe disposal of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Thorpe

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

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Henry Royce Institute PhD Opportunities

University of Sheffield

Right now, our society faces huge, urgent challenges. From the imperative to achieve net-zero, to the need to build a resilient, circular economy in an uncertain world, to the drive for increased productivity as our fellow nations embrace the digital revolution. Read more

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

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Engineering Virus-Like Particles for Next-Generation Vaccine Manufacturing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are structures typically composed of viral structural proteins that self-assemble into virus-like structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tee, Prof TS Wong, Dr C Evans

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

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Hydrogen production impacts for drought resilience planning

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

A reliable water supply and a successful energy transition are two necessary conditions for a sustainable future. Yet we know little about how the switch to intermittent renewables (wind, solar) for our energy supply will affect the future operation of our water infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Rouge

15 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nature-Based Solutions for Mitigating Landslide Hazard

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Landslides, particularly long-runout landslides like debris flows, pose a significant and often devastating threat to communities worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Leonardi

29 September 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fundamental combustion chemistry of hydrogen and ammonia fuel blends

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Given concerns on the combustion of fossil fuels and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, their elimination is actively being sought. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hughes, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience (WIRe)

University of Sheffield

60 PhD Students to be funded over the next five years for UK and eligible EU students. Globally, one in four cities is facing water stress, and the projected demand for water in 2050 is set to increase by 55%. Read more

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

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Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

University of Sheffield

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience supports exceptional graduates into exciting research projects that aid the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 14 University of Sheffield Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

University of Sheffield Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 14 University of Sheffield Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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