To mitigate climate change impacts, highly efficient multi-faceted multi-product biorefinery systems must be developed to replace and dominate over fossil-based systems. In this context waste/biomass based integrated biorefinery systems are promising but currently at a nascent stage. There is an unmet need to bring together the critical areas of process integration and life cycle sustainability assessment with techno-economic, social, and environmental aspects, for estimating the overall sustainability of these biorefineries.
This project will focus on developing a multi-objective sustainability led optimization-based decision support tool- towards exploring the potential of waste/biomass based biorefinery systems.
There will be opportunities to collaborate with world-class researchers at other leading academic institutions.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants with an interest in sustainability and circular economy. Background knowledge of LCA/TEA is desirable.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Siddharth Gadkari and will be based at the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. The department has a long history of excellence in sustainability research.
This project is open to Home students (UK, EU pre-settled or settled status, indefinite leave to remain) starting in October 2022.
Entry requirements
Home student (UK, EU pre-settled or settled status, indefinite leave to remain) with a 2:1 or better.
English language requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category, or equivalent (if not graduated from UK institution). More about our English language requirements.
How to apply
If you are interested please send your CV and email directly to Dr. Siddharth Gadkari [Email Address Removed] and if approved you can then apply online on the Chemical and Process Engineering PhD programme page. Please clearly state the studentship title and supervisor on your application.
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