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We have 167 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 167 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
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Interlocked Oligonucleotides for Chemical Biology and Medicine
Background. Rotaxanes, molecules in which a linear component is trapped within a ring-shaped molecule like a bead on a thread, and catenanes, molecules formed of two rings threaded through one another like links in a chain, are the archetypal interlocked molecules. Read more
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Mechanically Interlocked Ligands for Medical Imaging
Background – metal coordination and the mechanical bond. Interlocked molecules made using metal-templated approaches are mechanically chelating ligands (1) for transition metal ions. Read more
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Entangled polymers with designer properties
Background – polycatenane synthesis is an unsolved problem. Linking rings in a chain is a familiar idea in the macroscopic world and the equivalent concept has been discussed at a molecular level for over a century. Read more
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Mechanically interlocked chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis
Background – mechanical stereochemistry. The stereoselective synthesis of chiral organic molecules is one of the core challenges in synthetic organic chemistry. Read more
Modular DNA nanopores for synthetic biology
The aim of this project is to develop artificial cells that can programmably communicate. In biology, cells are miniature factories where different compartments handle specific tasks. Read more
Light-activated DNA nanomachinery
DNA is an ideal material for building nanomachinery. it is responsive to stimuli, biocompatible, and can be programmed to assemble into structures of specific sizes and shapes. Read more
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Enzyme immobilisation on 3D printed scaffolds for an enhanced an more sustainable industrial biocatalysis
Industrial production of high value pharmaceuticals and value added industrial chemicals are reliant on fossil fuel feedstocks. Read more
Biobased Monomers for a Defossilised Speciality Polymer Industry
Modern life is impossible to imagine without polymers providing solutions to many critical functions and as part of everyday products, (e.g. Read more
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Sustainable Enzymatic pathways to novel and non-natural alkaloids
Tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloids (THIAs) are a diverse group of metabolites with significant therapeutic activities, such as the anti-bacterial berberine, analgesic morphine and anti-psychotic aporphine. Read more
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Electrochemical processes to generate alkyl radicals
Radical chemistry is a cornerstone of organic synthesis, yet many radical techniques rely on reagents that are toxic or that generate significant quantities of waste. Read more
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Developing a novel strategy for site-selective amide formation at C-terminal cysteines to enable the synthesis of homogeneous state-of-the-art antibody conjugates
Over the years, a wide variety of methods have been established for the modification of various amino acids on peptides/proteins, e.g., Cysteine, Lysine. Read more
Catalytic Reaction Mechanisms at the Push of a Button
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: SALTernatives from seaweed: salt reduction in foods through seaweed extracts
Excessive sodium-based salt (NaCl) intake in the diet increases blood pressure and the risk of developing heart disease and strokes. Read more
New Approaches for Hydrogen Isotope Exchange Catalysed by Organoboranes
Deuterium- and tritium-labelled organic compounds are crucial throughout academic and industrial research. They are utilised in the investigation of reaction mechanisms, neutron scattering, and in the drug discovery process from target identification to clinical trials. Read more
FlowNMR reloaded: better knowledge extraction from real-time spectroscopy data
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. A Systems Approach (CSCT) at the University of Bath is offering a fully-funded, 4-year studentship to start in September 2025. Read more