University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

New reaction strategies using gold catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Gold catalysis represents one of the most vibrant and widely applicable fields of catalysis and in this project we will be exploring how catalyst design can be used to influence reaction pathways to gain greater control over reactivity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Davies

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

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Degradable and sustainable polymers in the Environment

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

The influence of plastic pollution on our environment has been well documented, however, there remains a knowledge gap between relating to how new polymers and plastics might biodegrade. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Dove

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

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Stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – the stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules. The stereoselective synthesis of chiral organic molecules is one of the core challenges in synthetic organic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

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

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Mechanochemistry and the mechanical bond – sustainable methods for the synthesis of functional rotaxanes and catenanes

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background. Molecules are mechanically bonded if they are composed of two covalent subcomponents that are threaded through one another such that they can never separate even though there is no covalent bond between them. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Goldup, Dr D C Crawford

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

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Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Rotaxane-based Ligands.

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

The PhD project will focus on the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOF) using rotaxane-based ligands. In particular, the project will demonstrate how rotaxane motion affects the adsorption of guest molecules in MOFs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N. R. C. Champness

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

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Development of a DNA amplification-free assay for pathogen detection

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. The School of Chemistry is keen to achieve a gender and diversity balance across the School and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S J Jones

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

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Developing the next generation of broad-spectrum antiviral polymers

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a funded PhD position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. The School of Chemistry is keen to achieve a gender and diversity balance across the School and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S J Jones

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

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Perylene diimide dyes for sensing & bioimaging

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

This is a PhD position joint between the University of Birmingham (UK) and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM – Berlin). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T A Barendt

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/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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Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Self-funded applicants are invited to join our vibrant research community at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemistry for a PhD position focused on functional Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Easun

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

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Wearable Sample Collection for Biosensing

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Measurement of low abundance proteins is key for enabling early detection of diseases [1]. A widely used method for the measurement of low abundance proteins is enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) [2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Gupta

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

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We have 11 University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Birmingham

New reaction strategies using gold catalysis

Degradable and sustainable polymers in the Environment

Stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis

Mechanochemistry and the mechanical bond – sustainable methods for the synthesis of functional rotaxanes and catenanes

Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks Using Rotaxane-based Ligands.

Development of a DNA amplification-free assay for pathogen detection

Developing the next generation of broad-spectrum antiviral polymers

Perylene diimide dyes for sensing & bioimaging

Mechanochemical Preparation of Biodegradable Pharmaceuticals

Dynamic behaviours of metal-organic frameworks and their guests

Wearable Sample Collection for Biosensing

We have 11 University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 University of Birmingham Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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