Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Reading

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

Adaptive materials have the potential to revolutionise approaches used for energy harvesting, water purification, CO. 2. capture and hydrogen storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cooper

Photochemical synthesis of new drug-like scaffolds

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

Our laboratory is interested in the application of enabling technologies, such as continuous flow[1] and photochemistry,[2] for the synthesis of useful functional molecules such as drugs, agrochemicals and materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Smith

Nano Materials for Applications in Energy Recovery

Supervisor: Prof A.V. Powell

There is an opportunity to pursue a PhD in solid-state materials chemistry. The project will involve the synthesis of novel nano-scale materials for applications in thermoelectric energy harvesting. Read more

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

Project at University of Surrey: Microplastics in milk and dairy products: the future of milk in the Plastic Age

Supervisors: Dr M Al Sid Cheikh, Dr K Kliem, Dr M Sacchi, Dr C Fagan

We seek applicants with a biological or chemical sciences background, with a keen interest in applying experimental science to real-world scenarios. Read more

22 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Project at Cranfield University: Evaluating suitability of graphitic carbon from methane cracking to improve soil nutrient retention for crop uptake

Supervisors: Prof R Sakrabani, Dr D Kumaresan, Prof GH Held

We are seeking applicants with a UK Honours Degree at 2:1 level (minimum) or equivalent in subjects such as Soil Science, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, Geography or Chemistry. Read more

22 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Project at Cranfield University: Reducing food loss and waste in the tomato products food chain

Supervisors: Dr A Patriarca, Dr A Mikaberidze, Dr MC Alamar

We welcome applications from students with background in food microbiology, mycology, plant pathology, food chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related disciplines. Read more

22 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Project at Cranfield University: The mechanisms and genetics of phosphorus-efficiency in crop plants

Supervisors: Prof G Kirk, Dr J Hammond, Dr A Thompson, Dr M Wissuwa

The project is suitable for students with a BSc degree (minimum upper second class honours) in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a closely related science. Read more

22 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Project at Cranfield University: Development of novel tests to evaluate the food safety risk associated with mycotoxigenic fungi in wheat

Supervisors: Dr C Verheecke-Vaessen, Prof K Campbell, Dr A Larionov, Dr C Cervini

We are looking for applicants with a background in the Agrifood sector with the right focus for developing additional and complimentary skills. Read more

22 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

SCENARIO: Evaluating changes in Holocene and Anthropocene biodiversity and healthiness of English Peatlands

Co-supervisor. Barbara Silva, Natural England. The Natural England Long Term Monitoring Network (LTMN) aims to track environmental change, and understand the causes of change, across a range of habitats. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Branch, Dr S Robinson

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan

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

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Novel strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of snakebites

Snakebite envenomation (SBE), a high priority neglected tropical disease affects several million people worldwide resulting in as many as 150,000 deaths and around 500,000 permanent disabilities every year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof SV Vaiyapuri

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

New Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Supervisor: Prof A.V. Powell

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are widely used in mobile applications. However, concerns about the availability of lithium and cobalt raw materials suggest alternative materials may be needed in future large-scale applications. Read more

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

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

SCENARIO: Developing an integrated toolkit for the assessment of peatland degradation

Co-supervisor. Peter S. Jones, Lead Specialist Advisor – Peatlands, Natural Resources Wales. There is global recognition of the value of peatlands because they provide high value ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C D Collins, Prof N Branch, Prof C Vane

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

SCENARIO: Using geochemical proxies to quantify past climate change in the Andes, South America

This project is potentially funded by the Scenario NERC Doctoral Training Partnership, subject to a competition to identify the strongest applicants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Black, Prof C Vane, Dr A MacLeod

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Lipid-Based Conjugate Self-Assembly and Bioactivity

Supervisor: Prof I W Hamley

This ambitious research project is associated with an EPSRC Fellowship award to Prof Hamley. This project is underway and involves two postdoctoral researchers and another PhD student. Read more

12 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)