Other (impact) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 75 Other (impact) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Micromechanical approaches for predicting fragmentation and abrasion of brown rice

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BE Edmans, Dr B N Dubey

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

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Towards meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals: Catalytic removal of environmental pollutants

University of Canterbury School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Golovko group is looking for a strong candidate suitable to take up a UC Taumata Whanaketanga Whainga | Sustainable Development Goals PhD Scholarship and capable of making a difference in the area of catalytic removal of environmental pollutants. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof V Golovko

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Born Slippy: Understanding the tribological mechanisms of fertility treatments and their impact on conception

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Infertility affects 186M women in the developed world, with approximately 55M attributed to tubal patency - this is a big problem! Hysterosalpingography or HSG is a diagnostic procedure that is also an effective treatment for tubal problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Dr A Hajiyavand, Prof K Dearn

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

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Integrating Circular Economy Principles and Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Decommissioning

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The European Union's recognition of nuclear energy as a green energy source in July 2022 spurred increased investment in the industry, yet challenges persist in managing and disposing of nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Meng, Dr B Walkley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Optimization of Superconducting Devices by Mean of Quantum Field Theories

University of Adelaide Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Citizens of countries within the Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tettamanzi

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

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Making Sport Safer: Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SU Urquhart, Dr EC Carter, Prof RS Saatchi

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

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Fuel Retention and Release Mechanisms in Breeder Blanket Materials for Nuclear Fusion Devices

The University of Manchester Photon Science Institute

With climate change driving a desire to move towards a low-carbon/carbon-free energy landscape, power generated from nuclear fusion offers a high-capacity, baseload electricity generation for the future. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Edmondson, Dr K Moore

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

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Mechanochemical Preparation of Biodegradable Pharmaceuticals

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Twin-screw extrusion (TSE) has been demonstrated as an excellent means of industrialising mechanochemistry (instigation of a chemical reaction by mechanical energy, in the absence of solvents), overcoming the barriers involved in batch processing (such as ball milling) such as scalability and reaction temperature control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D C Crawford

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

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Chemistry/Geochemistry focused on the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in New Zealand Aotearoa

University of Canterbury School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

PhD scholarship in Materials Chemistry/Geochemistry focused on the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage in New Zealand Aotearoa. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof V Golovko

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

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Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Structural materials used in modern engineering applications are more than ever today subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling slip bands and short crack growth in Ni-based superalloys using discrete crystal plasticity

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In metal fatigue, microplastic strain localisation leads to the formation of discrete slip bands, which contribute to the initiation and propagation of short cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar

3 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sustainable Fashion Products and Textiles Production Using Environmentally Benign Fibres Manufacturing Process PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

In the fashion and clothing sector, there is a recent trend toward sustainable, environmental and socially responsible manufactured and grown fibres and materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar

3 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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