Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

Acoustical Properties of Meta-Materials

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Centre For Sustainable Environments

Porous materials such as foams and felts are often used to reduce noise levels. However, these materials are often ineffective at low frequencies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khan

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

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Lead-free materials for electrostatic energy storage

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This multidisciplinary project spans materials science, chemistry and physics to develop lead-free environmental friendly materials for enhanced electrostatic energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Lu, Prof A J Bell

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

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Development of novel materials for acoustic, thermal and vibration applications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Centre For Sustainable Environments

One of the main environmental problems of our time is elastomeric waste pollution. Due to mismanagement or inadequate recycling practices, up to 300 million tons of elastomeric waste ends up annually in landfill, or are discharged into ecosystems, posing potential threats to aquatic and terrestrial life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khan

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

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Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The application of digital technologies is transforming the discovery and manufacturing process within materials science. This therefore represents perhaps the only opportunity to address the urgent need for new sustainable, high performing materials to facilitate more efficient processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Warren

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

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Towards NetZero: Sustainable Binders for Mineral Rock Wool Insulation

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Mineral rock wool is a fibrous material formed by spinning or drawing molten mineral or rock material such as slag and ceramic. It retains its flexible, low-density, structure with binders that are spray coated onto the fibres. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Blacker, Prof R Brydson

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

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Development of enhanced Nanostructure High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Coatings for ultra-low wear applications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) is a well-established thermal spraying technique for applying wear and corrosion-resistant coatings onto metallic substrates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Particle properties by design

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

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

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Untangling the role of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in intercellular communication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Apply to join the Benitez-Alfonso team in their quest to dissect the mechanisms underpinning the function of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in plant growth and development. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Benitez-Alfonso

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

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The Contribution of Lattice Vibrations to Switchable Spin-Crossover Crystals

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

Spin-crossover is a high-spin-to-low-spin transition at a transition metal centre, induced by temperature or pressure. It is common in iron chemistry, but also occurs in some compounds of other common metals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Halcrow, Dr A Burnett

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

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Biomechanics and wear of a novel modular tray for an all-polymer total knee replacement

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Do you want to make a difference in patients’ lives? Are you interested in medical technologies innovation? Do you want to collaborate with industry? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then you should consider this PhD studentship opportunity offered by the University of Leeds in partnership with Invibio Limited, a proven development partner and leader of biomaterials solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Jennings, Dr R Cowie, Dr A Briscoe

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

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Correlating Local Defects to Global Wafer Properties in Next Generation Semiconductor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Societal recognition of the criticality of semiconductor-technology arises from national initiatives, public debate around sovereign supply and the central role of the sector in delivering net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Brydson, Prof A P Brown

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

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Terahertz frequency devices for future communication systems

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

High data throughput wireless communication systems are central to our lives and livelihoods. Data traffic is increasing exponentially, with the fastest-growing part of this increase being on wireless channels, as mobile users increasingly make use of online services. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Davies, Dr J Freeman, Prof E Linfield

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

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Predictive design of drug co-crystals through correlative studies of inter-molecular interactions

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

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

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Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project will examine how ammonia, a carbon-free fuel considered a replacement for diesel, impacts on the longevity and performance of existing engine technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Schroeder, Assoc Prof D Harbottle

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

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Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion of carbon steel is a degradation mechanism observed across mature and new energy systems, as well as carbon abatement technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Richard Barker, Dr J J Owen

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

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We have 25 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

We have 25 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

University of Bradford

University of Leeds

Acoustical Properties of Meta-Materials

Lead-free materials for electrostatic energy storage

Development of novel materials for acoustic, thermal and vibration applications

Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

Towards NetZero: Sustainable Binders for Mineral Rock Wool Insulation

Development of enhanced Nanostructure High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Coatings for ultra-low wear applications

Particle properties by design

Untangling the role of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in intercellular communication

The Contribution of Lattice Vibrations to Switchable Spin-Crossover Crystals

Biomechanics and wear of a novel modular tray for an all-polymer total knee replacement

Correlating Local Defects to Global Wafer Properties in Next Generation Semiconductor Platforms

Terahertz frequency devices for future communication systems

Predictive design of drug co-crystals through correlative studies of inter-molecular interactions

Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

We have 25 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

We have 25 Materials Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Leeds

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