Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership 2024/25: Chemistry

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

Becoming an innovator in the School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds!. For 2024/25 entry, we are offering you the opportunity to join our thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Ms L Moyles

Open Day(s) 29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Green Circular Economy using Hydrogen Derivatives

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The UK currently imports all its copper, nickel, cobalt, and a variety of other critical metals from overseas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Roy, Dr E Brightman

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project 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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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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Application of Thermally Stimulated Current (TSC) Spectroscopy for Qualitative and Quantitative Characterisation of Amorphous Pharmaceutical Systems

University of Surrey School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

This project is funded by iCase EPSRC – AstraZeneca. The PhD student will be required to spend some time at AstraZeneca conducting part of the training and research relevant to the project. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Antonijevic, Dr D Watson

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

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PhD in Chemistry: Improving protease performance

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

An industrially funded studentship is available in the research group of Regius Professor Graham Hutchings and Professor Stuart Taylor together with Professor Nigel Richards to work on protease enzymes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Hutchings, Prof S Taylor

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

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Development of formaldehyde-free biobased adhesives based on by-product proteins

Université Laval Sciences du bois et de la foret

The wood-based composite panel industry is an evolving sector that is constantly seeking to adapt to consumer needs and regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof VL Landry

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

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Understanding Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopy

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

This PhD project is an exciting opportunity to apply and develop the cutting-edge characterisation techniques available at the University of Manchester, working with bp as industrial partners to help solve one of the biggest challenges in the transition to Net Zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Alex Walton, Prof S Haigh

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

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Discovery of porous organic crystalline materials for sustainable separation technologies

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

A fully funded PhD studentship is now available for an organic or materials chemist in our group at the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M A L Little, Dr F Vilela

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

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Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

The Surrey Group have been active in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) for over thirty years using the method to unravel the complexities of interface… Read more

Supervisors: Prof J F Watts, Dr GTF F Trindade , Dr MLA Laure Abel , Prof IG Gilmore

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

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Transforming waste marble dust into sustainable nanoparticle reinforced aluminum-marble composite

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The composites industry is facing significant environmental challenges due to waste management and resource efficiency issues. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Nano-particle enhanced Additive Manufacturing of aluminum alloys

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Additive manufacturing is rapidly developing manufacturing concept; however, metal additive manufacturing has seen numerous inconsistencies regarding methods of controlling and standardizing the performance of the deposits from the metal additive manufacturing process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Development of enhanced Nanostructure High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Coatings for ultra-low wear applications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) is a well-established thermal spraying technique for applying wear and corrosion-resistant coatings onto metallic substrates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Design and study of modified peptide foldamers

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Trembleau, Dr H Deng

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

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Experimental study of ion transport in subsurface media for renewable energy storage

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Rafati, Dr A Sharifi

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

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We have 68 Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 68 Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership 2024/25: Chemistry

Green Circular Economy using Hydrogen Derivatives

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

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

Application of Thermally Stimulated Current (TSC) Spectroscopy for Qualitative and Quantitative Characterisation of Amorphous Pharmaceutical Systems

PhD in Chemistry: Improving protease performance

Development of formaldehyde-free biobased adhesives based on by-product proteins

Understanding Fischer-Tropsch catalysts by in-situ spectroscopy

Discovery of porous organic crystalline materials for sustainable separation technologies

Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

Transforming waste marble dust into sustainable nanoparticle reinforced aluminum-marble composite

Nano-particle enhanced Additive Manufacturing of aluminum alloys

Development of enhanced Nanostructure High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Coatings for ultra-low wear applications

Design and study of modified peptide foldamers

Experimental study of ion transport in subsurface media for renewable energy storage

We have 68 Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 68 Industrial Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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