Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 354 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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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Fully Funded PhD studentship on selective conversion of flue gas for a sustainable energy and environment

Lancaster University School of Engineering

Supervisors. Dr. Yanping Du, Prof. Jianqiao Ye, School of Engineering, Prof. Crispin Halsall, Lancaster Environment Centre. A fully funded PhD studentship is available for a motivated candidate to undertake advanced applied research in the field of Clean Energy and Decarbonization. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Du

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

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Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of climate change mitigation technologies. It is essential to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement (Find out more here). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Urinary catheters are used as soon as a patient cannot control urine drain as a consequence of incontinence or urine retention. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Q Zhao, Dr S Zolotovskaya

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Smart Design of Distillation Systems

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Distillation is one of the most commonly applied unit operations in the process industry, with significant capital and operation costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Zhang

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

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Stability and efficiency improvement of perovskite solar cells by controlling synthesis and deposition processing parameters

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Organic–inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained extensive research interest in the last decade due to their low-cost fabrication, excellent optoelectronic properties, and rapid increase in power conversion efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.R. Mohammadi

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Join our groundbreaking PhD project, as part of the "REFINE. From Solar Energy to Fuel" consortium, and be at the forefront of transforming solar energy into sustainable solar fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr X Zhang

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran

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

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In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for human therapeutics and as food additives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Tablet is a complex pharmaceutical product in oral dosage form which contains blends of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Cryogenic processes for CO2 Capture

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The aim of the project is to simulate cryogenic processes for CO2 capture from a variety of mixtures and to experimentally verify and optimise the technological solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Inglezakis

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

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Metal-based nanocomposites hyper-activity in heterogeneous non-catalytic and catalytic reactions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project aims to demonstrate that certain efficiency limits and conventional rules of stoichiometry can be broken and engineered to deliver cost-effective solutions for current challenges in water reclamation and environmental remediation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Inglezakis, Dr D Neagu

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

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Green Circular Economy using Hydrogen Derivatives

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The UK currently imports all its copper, nickel, cobalt, and a variety of other critical metals from overseas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Roy, Dr E Brightman

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

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Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) can convert renewable energy into green hydrogen, whilst polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) convert hydrogen into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

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Designing the properties of renewable plastics

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The world relies on the availability of cheap and plentiful plastics, which can have a wide range of functionalities and applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr K Johnston

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

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Modelling exsolution: materials design for sustainable energy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

One of the primary challenges for the global community is the supply of plentiful and affordable energy, moving the world away from dependence on fossil fuels by providing green alternatives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr D Neagu

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

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What makes particle packings stable? Explaining and engineering random loose packing

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

How particles pack together to make stable structures is a puzzle that has been addressed by many illustrious scientists and engineers, including Kepler, Coulomb and James Clerk Maxwell. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Haw, Dr P Mulheran

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

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Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical engineering will be critical to countering many global threats over thee next decades, in particular climate change, but also challenges in public health, resource sustainability, innovation in manufacturing, and secure food and energy supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Haw

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

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Design and control of nanoparticle structuring and self-organisation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Nature forms many materials which possess intricate structures on length scales from nanometres to many microns, which are important in applications ranging from biological systems to porous materials for energy storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Lue

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

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Investigation of crystal formation in pharmaceutical crystallisation processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Formation of crystals is a crucial part of many manufacturing processes in industries including pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals and advanced materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr M Haw

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

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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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Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Redox flow batteries (RFB) are a type of electrochemical energy storage device where electrical energy is stored via chemical “reduction and oxidation” reactions in a liquid electrolyte. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

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

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Novel porous materials for Carbon Capture Applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Building upon recent research, in the Fletcher group, which demonstrates the synthesis of new porous materials in the inorganic polymer framework and modified… Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Fletcher

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

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Hydrogen production from electrolysis of waste biomass

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Established water electrolysis technologies rely on valuable high-purity water which adds significant demand pressure to worldwide resources needed for drinking water, irrigation and sanitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

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

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The automated construction of thermodynamic models for complex mixtures

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Process design requires accurate and reliable thermodynamic data for multicomponent mixtures in the system over a wide range conditions (e.g., solvents, impurity concentrations, temperatures, pressures) which are often missing, especially for new compounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Lue

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

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Catalytic reforming of syngas hydrocarbons to maximise hydrogen production

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Hydrogen is an energy source of the future. It is imperative to develop competitive hydrogen production technology from renewable sources such as biomass. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Li

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

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Prediction of Non-Spherical Particle Interaction and Agglomeration in Pipe Flows for Nuclear Waste Management Applications

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The LIFD Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics is now recruiting to this fantastic PhD opportunity in partnership with Sellafield Ltd. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Prof J Peakall, Prof T Hunter

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

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Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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We have 354 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 354 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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