sustainable design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 143 sustainable design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

PhD project: Sustainable production of chemicals and aviation fuels

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

Large scale deployments of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and integration with green hydrogen are a promising pathway to produce value-added chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Water Issues in Managed Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Using a deep mapping method (Modeen and Biggs, 2020), this compilation of information, assisted by collaborative shared expertise, allows for connections and observations to be gathered that support pilot restoration projects within a community, as well as the creation of artworks that serve an educational function. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Modeen, Prof J Rowan

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Valorisation of wet biomass wastes with carbon dioxide for sustainable fuel productions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The global wet organic waste production increases over years. It is recognised that the development of alternative, cleaner sources of fuels from wet biomass waste can help to secure energy sources and address environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Li, Dr L Lue

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

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Making Additive Manufacturing Sustainable Using Functionalised Coatings (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility. Open to UK students and international students. Fully Funded. 3 years of Home tuition fees (currently £5,860/year) and a tax-free maintenance stipend of £24,000 per year. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Lee, Dr A Leung

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

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PhD position in Structural Engineering - High-performance steel/aluminium structures, sustainable structures with green and recycled materials, structural resilience of steel structures under hazards

University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Dr. Ke Jiang’s research group at University of Canterbury – Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering has 1 fully funded PhD position in the field of Structural Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KJ Jiang

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

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PhD in Development of Sustainable and Smart Battery Cells

University of Warwick WMG

Project Overview. Electrifying the transportation sector is imperative to achieving net zero targets. Developing next-generation batteries will underpin this transition, particularly for heavier duty transportation, such as larger industrial vehicles, and the marine and aerospace sectors. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof TV Vincent, Dr J Marco

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

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Sustainable Heating and Cooling Technologies

University of Warwick School of Engineering

The project. The Sustainable Thermal Energy Technologies (STET) research group in the School of Engineering has a PhD scholarship opportunity in the area of thermal energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Metcalf

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

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Development of high-power-density non-rare-earth magnet machine for modern propulsion system

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisors. Dr Shun Cai. Eligibility. Open to UK students and EU students with settled or pre-settled status in the UK. Fully Funded. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cai

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Developing a Future Green Chemical Economy through Aluminium Bimetallics

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Dr Cath Weetman has a PhD position available (starting October 2024) in the general area of synthetic and mechanistic organometallic main group chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Weetman

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

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Experimental and Modelling Approaches for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Antibiotic resistant genes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Das, Prof N Carslaw, Dr S Quinn, Dr T J Dillon

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Tackling the geotechnical challenges of floating offshore wind

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof David White, Prof Susan Gourvenec, Dr Benjamin Cerfontaine. Lead the Way in Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D White

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Molecular Simulations and Data-driven Modelling for Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The urgent need to mitigate climate change has led to increased focus on sustainable energy solutions. This includes the development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation in net-zero applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ER Ricci

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

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PhD Candidate - Development of Laser Based, Liquid Flow Diagnostics

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Materials Research and Technology (MRT) Department

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AG Gerakis

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

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Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Global cooling demand is expected to rise with climate change-induced global temperature increase and population growth in the world’s hot regions [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Development of Sustainable Systems for the Removal of Antibiotics Traces from Biological and Environmental Media to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a grave threat to public health that humankind must urgently resolve. If no if no action is taken by 2050, AMR can cause millions of deaths. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Khoder

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

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We have 143 sustainable design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

sustainable design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 143 sustainable design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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