Doctoral College, explore our PhD opportunities across our research centres

The Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease

The Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease comprises internationally-recognised researchers working on multidisciplinary projects at the biology-chemistry interface. The Centre is based in a bespoke £23 million Huxley building, with access to state of the art imaging facilities, functional genomics/proteomics and cell culture, pharmacology, chemistry and cell culture laboratories.

Our work seeks to understand the role played by stress and the natural ageing process in the initiation and progression of a range of diseases, including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, deafness, dementia, epilepsy, hypertension, incontinence and osteoporosis.

For more information about our research centre, visit the Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease website.

To discuss opportunities with our Centre Director, email Dr Mark Yeoman.

The Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices

We welcome research student applications in any of the following research areas:

• neurodegenerative diseases and sensory dysfunctions
• diabetes
• wound healing
• cardiovascular diseases
• musculoskeletal diseases
• sensitive science.

For more information about our research centre, visit the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices

To discuss opportunities with our Centre Director, email Professor Matteo Santin.

The Centre for Aquatic Environments

We welcome research student applications in any of the following three research areas:

• Surface and groundwater processes: including the ecology, geography, engineering and planning of rivers, wetlands, coastal and marine environments
• Water and wastewater quality and treatment: including water remediation, microbiology, pollution and public health
• Water services and water use: including social, cultural, and political factors affecting water-related communities.

For more information about our research centre, visit the Centre for Aquatic Environments website.

To discuss opportunities with our Centre Director, email Professor Chris Joyce.

The Advanced Engineering Centre (AEC)

The group has a strong track record in modelling and experimental research related to IC engines, two-phase thermal systems, droplets, sprays and optical measurement techniques.

The AEC is a friendly, multi-disciplinary research centre with laboratories based in the new Advanced Engineering Building. We aim to support our students to gain knowledge and skills as part of a vibrant community of researchers.

We welcome research student applications in the following areas: mathematical and physical sciences, energy and transportation and manufacturing the future. Current themes include heat and mass transfer, sprays and evaporation, novel propulsion and fuels, energy storage, recovery and experimental thermofluids. Modelling, theoretical or experimental applications are welcomed.

We work in major international partnerships to deliver innovation with impact, ensuring that our activity focuses on research outcomes and solutions, knowledge transfer and deliverables that keep economic prosperity, environmental quality, sustainability and end-user experience firmly in mind.

For more information about our research centre, visit the Advanced Engineering Centre website.

To discuss opportunities with our Centre Director, email Professor Marco Marengo.

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