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Physical Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

We have 49 Physical Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and elevate your career with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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University of Salford

At the University of Salford, we are committed to solving many of the complex challenges society faces today, through pioneering research and solutions-focused enterprise. Our innovative research environment is recognised around the world, offering our postgraduate researchers the platform to establish a profile and develop international networks.

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Enhancing ageing predictions through Machine Learning Force Fields (MLFFs)

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
The goal of this project is to explore the behaviour of hydrogen in lithium oxides, hydroxides and hydrides using a combination of solid-state density-functional theory (DFT) and machine-learning force fields (MLFFs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof N Kaltsoyannis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An opportunity to define important trends in actinide covalency and relativistic expansion

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
This fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship is available for an outstanding and ambitious student to undertake fundamental research into actinide electronic structure and magnetism. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Dr L Natrajan, Dr M Oakley
 26 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of new antimicrobial peptides encapsulating nanoparticles

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. However, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics have caused a global health threat i.e. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr H Aojula
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Lithium isotope separation – a theoretical approach for material design

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
There is a global race to construct the first fusion power plant, which would deliver carbon-free energy and help fight climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K George, Prof A Masters
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Development of a relevant cocultured cell skins models to understand the development of biofilms in wounds

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Bacteria colonize skin but in general, do not form biofilms when the skin is intact; however, bacteria do form biofilms in wounds which delays healing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr CT Tapeinos
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Understanding Sustainable H2 Production via Nonthermal Plasma Catalysis Using Advanced Spectroscopy techniques

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
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
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Combinatorial Discovery of Peptide Materials as Ice Binding Protein Mimics

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Ice Binding Proteins (IBPs) help extremophiles survive in the worlds coldest environments, but are also used by microorganisms to damage hosts by promoting ice formation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof m Gibson
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Environmentally strategic decommissioning of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors led by life cycle assessment

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This project will apply environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) and economic life cycle costing (LCC) to some of the key problems presented by decommissioning activities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Stamford
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‘Resource at source’; bio-based platforms for transitioning to a net zero chemical industry

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The utilisation of biomass as a chemical feedstock is projected to intensify to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Lezcanogonzalez, Dr C Parlett
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(UoM - Tokyo) Light- and Pressure-Controllable Magnets

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
This project tackles the complex interplay between light, pressure and magnetism, which lies at the heart of modern materials science, through the exploration of light- and. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof O Ohkoshi
 28 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tokyo) High-throughput approaches to accelerate the development of pintable up-conversion films

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Limiting global warming to 1.5 ºC requires net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and necessitates renewable electricity reaching 63-81% of total energy generation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D T W Toolan, Prof N Yanai
 28 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Chemical bonding models of quantum materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
A funded PhD studentship is available in the field of computational inorganic chemistry. The project will involve modelling covalent bonding in crystalline solids to design next-generation electronic materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Morgan
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Direct e-beam writing of Nanostructures

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
A fully funded (bench fees and stipend) 36 month studentships are available with Professor David J. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Lewis
 30 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Towards next generation catalysts for biomass-to-chemicals in the liquid phase

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
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
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(UoM - IISc Bangalore) Atomically precise angstrom scale capillaries as templates for crystallization

The University of Manchester
Department of Physics and Astronomy
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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