plastic PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 58 plastic PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded studentship in Plastivore Plasticity: characterising metabolic flexibility in an emerging biotechnological system to manage plastic waste

Applications are invited from high-calibre and passionate students seeking to pursue an exciting career in analytical and environmental science research, with a focus to tackle a growing concern with respect to managing plastic waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr TM Miller

10 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Understanding mechanisms leading to the formation of plastic degradation products by the action of UV-B using advanced analytical techniques.

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Plastic production is on the rise and pollution derived from it is increasing. The scientific community is trying to understand how plastic degrades and fragments into micro, nanoplastics and chemical degradation products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Busquets

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

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A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr K Ng

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

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Identification, characterisation and novel expression of plastic-degrading enzymes in bacterial spores

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H McRobie

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

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Discovery of enzymes for plastic degradation

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

Dr Luisa Ciano, Dr Anca Pordea and Dr Sam Bryan. Application deadline. open until filled, applications reviewed on a weekly basis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Ciano, Dr A Pordea, Dr S Bryan

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

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Plastic Pollution as an Anthropogenic Threat to Human Health: The Impact of Nano- and Microplastics Accumulation on Skeletal Muscle Function

Coventry University Centre for Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Sciences

This PhD aims to examine the impact of nano- and microplastic accumulation on skeletal muscle (SkM) function and will provide important insight into the threat of plastic pollution to human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J T Tallis

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

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Extreme Weather Events and Plastic Pollution

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FK Kavanagh, Dr S Gharbia, Dr rn Nash

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mono-Material Barrier Films for Sustainable and Circular Plastic Packaging Applications (MonoFilm)

University of Warwick WMG

Plastic packaging materials play a crucial role in today's society, offering advantages such as versatility, hygiene, safety, lightweight properties, and, notably, a low carbon footprint when compared to alternative materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Peijs, Dr T Schiller

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

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Investigating plastic behaviour in immature bones

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There are many differences in mechanical properties between immature and adult bones. While adult bones have been studied extensively, particularly in relation to non-healthy ageing and the risk of fracture, there has been a lack of study on immature or young bones and their mechanical properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Computational modelling of melting plastic particle flows: fundamental physics, reactor design and topology optimisations

University of Birmingham EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Industrial Partner. Aquapak. Industrial Supervisor. Cloudia Mejie, Aquapak. Duration of the PhD. 4 years. Project Description. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jangi, Dr C Windows-Yule

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Molecular characterization of Marine Plastic Leachates and Associated Environmental Impacts

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JF Frias , Dr S O'Reilly, Dr EG Gibney

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of the wind in dispersing and generating plastic pollution

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Telfer

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating proinflammatory and toxicological properties of nano-microparticles (NMP) from different sources of plastic waste and environmental pollution

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Biomedical Research Group

Research Group. Biomedical Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Grisha Pirianov. Dr Dannielle Green. Theme. Biomedicine and Environmental Pollution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Pirianov

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

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Atomic-Scale Regulation on photocatalysts for Solar plastic upcycling

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

About the project. The aim is to produce new fundamental science for sustainable production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals through a solar-driven photocatalytic approach using abundant plastic wastes and high-performance photocatalysts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JR Ran

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

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Sustainable processes – reducing single use plastics in healthcare

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

The burden of medical plastic waste has become an increasingly pressing concern in recent years. The healthcare industry relies heavily on single-use plastic items due to their convenience and hygiene factors, but this has led to a significant environmental problem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ghag

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

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We have 58 plastic PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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