Energy Technologies (materials science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 61 Energy Technologies (materials science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

All-Solid-state Sodium-ion Batteries for Renewable Energy Industry

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This research project is focused on addressing critical challenges in the energy storage sector to facilitate Australia's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

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

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Fuel Retention and Release Mechanisms in Breeder Blanket Materials for Nuclear Fusion Devices

The University of Manchester Photon Science Institute

With climate change driving a desire to move towards a low-carbon/carbon-free energy landscape, power generated from nuclear fusion offers a high-capacity, baseload electricity generation for the future. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Edmondson, Dr K Moore

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

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Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

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

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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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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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Develop Silicon-based Anode Materials for Next Generation Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This ARC Linkage project, a collaboration between UTS researchers and industry partner which aims to revolutionize lithium-ion battery technology by developing low-cost, high-performance silicon-based anode materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

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

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Manufacture of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Electroless Co Deposition

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are promising energy technology devices for the highly efficient conversion of chemical to electrical energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shearer

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

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Fully Funded PhD studentship on selective conversion of flue gas for a sustainable energy and environment

Lancaster University School of Engineering

Supervisors. Dr. Yanping Du, Prof. Jianqiao Ye, School of Engineering, Prof. Crispin Halsall, Lancaster Environment Centre. A fully funded PhD studentship is available for a motivated candidate to undertake advanced applied research in the field of Clean Energy and Decarbonization. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Du

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Atomic Layer Deposition of Novel Nanolayer Materials for Solar Cells

Australian National University School of Engineering

Project Description. Solar photovoltaics (PV) has emerged as THE breakthrough technology which will underpin the coming clean energy transition and allow us to address the epochal challenge of climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Black, Prof D Macdonald

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

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

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Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

Start date. October 2024 (some flexibility). Duration. 3.5 years. Deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Pandya

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

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Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

A key pre-breakdown phenomenon in polymer is electrical treeing, which are microscale tree-like hollow channels growing within the solid insulating material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Simulating Dynamic Battery Interfaces: In Search of Next Generation Lithium Batteries

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Improving battery technologies is essential to power the next generation of electric vehicles, and for future energy storage systems that will facilitate the transition to net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof LH Hardwick

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Integrated hydrogen sensing for composite structures

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ATR Rhead, Prof T J Mays, Prof F Marken

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

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Multiscale Design of Fluids for Battery Electrode Manufacturing

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr. Carl Reynolds titled ‘Multiscale Design of Fluids for Battery Electrode Manufacturing’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C R Reynolds

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

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We have 61 Energy Technologies (materials science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (materials science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 61 Energy Technologies (materials science) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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