Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 235 Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Soft & Crystalline Composite Materials: Developing Total Scattering Workflows for the Interrogation of Structure.

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

An exciting interdisciplinary project for an enthusiastic student to develop a broad range of expertise, combining the experimental and computationally-based characterisation of advanced composite materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Easun

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

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Polarised Fluorescence based Downstream Analytics, NBL-1

University of Galway School of Natural Sciences

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AG Ryder

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

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Fully-funded PhD in Biology EPSRC iCASE with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDBK): Development of modular chromatography strategies for the straight through purification of biotherapeutic recombinant proteins from E.coli

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Michael Plevin (Department of Biology). Co-supervisors: Dr John Oyekan (Department of Computer Science) and Christopher Fox (Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Plevin

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable delivery of materials through spray coating

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Many materials have additional protection through modifying their surface properties. This PhD examines the fluid mechanics of this process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Kapur, Dr N Warren, Dr O Cayre

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

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Exploiting Coccolith Scaffolds for Engineered Micro-devices

University of Galway College of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September 2024 affiliated to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lomora

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

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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Optimisation of the cryogenic bulk liquid production and supply market

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Willis

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

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Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will study the electrochemical properties of materials down to the single molecule level and it will investigate how electrochemical (redox state) switching of the molecules can change useful materials properties. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Nichols

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

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Designing "surface sprinters": molecular machines that rapidly "walk" on the surfaces

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. Molecular machines have fascinated scientists for many decades. Significant progress in this area was recognised by a Nobel prize in 2016. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Chechik

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Microbial cell protein production and food applications

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Microbial proteins provide a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional animal and plant-based proteins and as such are attracting significant research and commercial interest. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Charalampopoulos, Dr A Chatzifragkou, Dr S Lignou

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

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Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project will examine how ammonia, a carbon-free fuel considered a replacement for diesel, impacts on the longevity and performance of existing engine technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Schroeder, Assoc Prof D Harbottle

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

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Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion of carbon steel is a degradation mechanism observed across mature and new energy systems, as well as carbon abatement technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Richard Barker, Dr J J Owen

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

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Painting living matrices: developing tools for spatio-temporal patterning of biomaterials

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy

This PhD project opportunity is part of an ambitious European Research Council research project which aims to exploit protein networks for future applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Dougan, Prof D B Brockwell, Prof N Kapur

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

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Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

A key technology in the drive towards net-zero emissions is the production of green hydrogen by electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr B Peng

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

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PhD in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking

University of Warwick WMG

An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) Industrial Case funded project with industrial partner Tata Steel UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

30 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unlocking Next-Generation Solar Cells: Integrating Novel Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Metal Halide Perovskites

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Solar cells are a cornerstone of the pursuit of sustainable energy. To make solar power more efficient and affordable, we need new materials and innovative designs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ramadan, Dr RO Oliver

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

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We have 235 Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 235 Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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