Physical Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Non-European Students

We have 89 Physical Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Non-European Students

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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High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This studentship will develop and implement a high-throughput magnetron sputtering workflow for optoelectronic materials discovery as thin film coatings on glass. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr T Manning, Dr R Potter, Prof P R Chalker

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

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Computational exploration of substrates and interfaces for thin film solar cells

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

To address the challenge of net-zero carbon a diverse energy generation landscape is required of which photovoltaics (PV) is a major constituent. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Dyer, Dr T Manning

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

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How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

This is an interdisciplinary project. It will provide a unique opportunity to obtain training in a wide range of interdisciplinary skills, including protein engineering techniques, protein purification, atomic force microscopy, neutron reflection and scattering as well as molecular dynamics simulations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Lu

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

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

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Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

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

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Property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

A fully funded 4-year PhD project in property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design is available with a flexible 2023-2024 start date. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R J Maurer

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

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Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Li-ion cells age due to unstable electrode interfaces. To maintain cycle-life, coatings are applied to active materials to mitigate against degradation processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Hardwick

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

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Early Detection and Stratification of Dementia using Transformative Non-Invasive Holistic Optical Biomarker Technology in Biofluids

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor Sumeet Mahajan, Professor Amrit Mudher, Professor Chris Kipps. Project description. Globally, there is a growing and a huge unmet need for tools and technologies that allow rapid, affordable and accurate dementia diagnosis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Mahajan

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

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Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

High-performance elastomers enable some of the most sophisticated modern technology. They are designed to operate in the often-punishing environments such as those encountered in aerospace industries. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

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

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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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Spin-based quantum sensing beyond magnetic fields

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Quantum sensing with optically addressable electronic spins in the solid state holds great potential to push the limits of conventional sensing methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

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

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PhD in Spin-mechanical coupling towards quantum sensing

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Local mechanical deformation has profound impacts in a range of areas. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Bayliss, Prof MV Vassalli

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

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Ultrafast multidimensional microscopy to study materials under strong light-matter coupling

Politecnico di Milano Department of Physics

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our research team working on a cutting-edge project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) in the framework of the ERC Starting grant ULYSSES. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Maiuri

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

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