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Northumbria University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 Northumbria University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Smart Engineering Design with Acoustic Waves Controlled Droplet Impact on Flexible Substrates (IDLA25/0205/MPEE/FU)

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 Supervisor: Prof R Fu
 15 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Cooling Systems: Experimental Study and Performance Assessment (RDF26/EE/MCE/SHAHZAD)

The rapid rise in global temperatures, driven by climate change, has led to an urgent need for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MW Shahzad
 27 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel Bacterial-Host Stress Pathway Interactions: Targets for both Novel Anti-Microbial Resistance and Anti-inflammatory Therapeutics

The strength of this project is the multidisciplinary approach used to tackle two important global health concerns and to work in an inclusive, friendly environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Antoniou
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Bacteriophages: Orchestration of microbial community function in models of the Preterm infant Gut.

Are you fascinated by the intricate world of understanding the core biology and function of microbes and their impact on human health? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research engineering bacteriophages to reprogramme bacterial communities and how this could be used in health?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Smith
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding the secondary metabolic memory of a diatom phytoplankton

Our interpretation of biology is very much inclined towards what we can see with the naked eye, making us focus on the prominent forms of life surrounding us - the plants and animals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Beedessee
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does replacing meat with alternative sources of protein affect gut health?

A diet high in red and processed meat increases risk of colorectal cancer. Through a combination of both host metabolism and the action of gut bacteria, constituents of meat generate DNA damaging 6 and inflammation inducing chemicals in the colon that initiate and promote the cancer process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Commane
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards sustainable and techno-economically feasible Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) production using CO2 and H2 as renewable feedstock

With the growing concerns on climate change and emphasis on moving into circular economies from a linear economy, future students and researchers will need to direct their focus towards sustainable strategies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Bommareddy
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The molecular basis of age-related changes to lumbosacral spinal autonomic and motoneurons.

Ageing may lead to a progressive loss of physiological function resulting in a reduced quality of life for elderly people. Significantly, many aged people suffer from bladder/bowel and sexual dysfunction, which can include constipation, incontinence and impaired sexual function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Ranson
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel Mechanisms Regulating Chromosome Condensation in Mitosis

Chromosome condensation is one of the most amazing processes in cell biology - rapidly compressing our DNA into dynamic cylindrical bodies that can be moved and manipulated by the cell machinery during mitosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Jowsey
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Syntrophic interactions in soda lakes in response to complex carbon source degradation.

Through this project, the student will directly contribute to understand the microbial ecology in extreme environments, such as soda lakes where the pH is extremely alkaline. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Munoz
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cholinergic function and ageing: establishing normative data and associations with gait and cognition

Acetylcholine plays an important role in transmitting information across the central nervous system. Cholinergic deficits have been linked to gait and cognitive impairments that often occur with ageing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Vitorio
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanobiology in manufacturing: Human cell therapies

Human stem cell therapies have passed full clinical trials and entered healthcare markets around the world, providing advanced regenerative and personalised medicines to treat complex disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Henstock
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a novel biosorbent material for removal of heavy metals from groundwater.

The north-east has a long tradition of mining and heavy industry including steel production that stretches back more than 150 years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ryan
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Play in Insects - genetic and neurobehavioural characterisation of carousel-seeking flies

Project background. Voluntary passive movements such as swinging, sliding, or spinning represent a distinct form of locomotor play commonly featured in standard playgrounds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Huetteroth, Dr C Ferreira, Dr VN Nityananda
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Nutrient-Independent and Controllable Germination of Bacillus Spores for Advanced Engineered Living Materials

This project offers a unique opportunity for the student to engage in cutting-edge research on Engineered Living Materials (ELMs), a rapidly growing field at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Zhang
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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