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We have 12 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Manchester

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Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Manchester

We have 12 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Manchester

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Optimising underground energy storage systems through mathematical modelling and data integration

Underground energy storage in the form of compressed gas is emerging as a pivotal solution in the transition to a sustainable clean energy economy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Chernyaysky, Prof O Jensen, Dr L Ma, Prof R Boya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Artificial Intelligence Aided for Dynamically Operated Chemical Looping Technology

Idea. This multidisciplinary project combines advanced artificial intelligence (AI) for optimisation, control and operation of a new process recently demonstrated at a pilot scale at the University of Manchester1,2 to produce carbon-neutral hydrogen, hydrogen-derived products and biofuels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Spallina, Prof R Allmendinger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards next generation catalysts for biomass-to-chemicals in the liquid phase

The transition to a net zero chemical industry requires the use alternative carbon sources with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of this sector (i.e., 6% of global CO2-equivalent) [1,2]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Hardacre, Dr I Lezcanogonzalez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations

Watching paint dry can be fascinating. Painting a room can make it aesthetically pleasing, but paints can do much more than just please the eyes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Siperstein
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding Sustainable H2 Production via Nonthermal Plasma Catalysis Using Advanced Spectroscopy techniques

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year PhD opportunity in catalysis at the University of Manchester (UoM). Start date. September 2025. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Prof C Hardacre
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Deep Learning-based mechanistic elucidation of processes mediated by heterogeneous catalysts

Heterogeneous catalysis is essential in the chemical industry, but understanding its mechanisms is complex due to the limitations of traditional kinetic analysis, which often relies on simplifying approximations. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I Larrosa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - IISc Bangalore) Thermosiphon effects of CO2 displacement in porous media: Application for CCS and thermal energy storage

CO₂ thermosiphons take advantage of the thermosiphon effect by using carbon dioxide's thermodynamic properties for efficient, passive heat transfer in various applications such as cooling, geothermal energy, and refrigeration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Babaei, Prof S Basu
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - IISc Bangalore) Atomically precise angstrom scale capillaries as templates for crystallization

This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to explore the fascinating world of nanoscience through angstrom-scale capillaries—channels with atomic-scale precision, fabricated from 2D materials like graphene and hBN at the University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Boya, Dr R Ravishankar
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The effect of the residual elements on hydrogen embrittlement in high strength low carbon steels-towards low carbon recycled steels

This is a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship through the EPSRC Industrial Doctorate Landscape Award (IDLA) and Tata Steel. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Dr E Pickering, Prof PJ Withers, Prof F Scenini
 9 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

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)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

  Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics
Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Xiao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The next generation of irradiation and corrosion resistant steels for fusion reactor

The United Kingdom is committed to achieving net zero (i.e. net zero carbon emissions) by 2050. This has triggered renewed interest in clean, low emission nuclear power. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Dr E Pickering, Prof PJ Withers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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