Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

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

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Electromagnetic control schemes for the enhancement of plasma-driven water electrolysis

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SJ Doyle, Dr P Kechagiopoulos, Prof A Cuesta Ciscar

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

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Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

The safe long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel is of paramount importance. Crucial to this is understanding the interactions between absorbed gases and water with the surfaces of PuO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Skelton, Prof N Kaltsoyannis, Dr J Flitcroft

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

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Quantum phenomena and energy conversion in two-dimensional materials nanostructures

Lancaster University Physics Department

The new PhD project in fundamental and applied physics is announced at Lancaster University Quantum Technologie Centre (LQTC) https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/quantum-technology/research/quantum-nanomechanics/… Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Kolosov

30 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Understanding non-equilibrium dynamics using Quantum dynamics

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary . 100% of home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Prof T J Penfold

25 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Large-scale electrochemical DFT models of a PEM hydrogen fuel cell

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Chris-Kriton Skylaris (90%) Andrea Russell (10%). Project description. Proton-exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells are an emerging technology for environmentally sustainable transport and other carbon-neutral energy applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

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

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Inelastic Neutron Scattering of Endofullerenes

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof. Malcolm H. Levitt, Prof. Richard J. Whitby, and Dr Stéphane Rols (ILL-Grenoble) . Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Levitt

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

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CDT-QTE: Driven propagation of quantum order down a nuclear spin wire

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Malcolm Levitt FRS, Dr Marina Carravetta, Prof Ilya Kuprov. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Levitt

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

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CDT-QTE: Symmetry-based optimal control of nuclear spins

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Malcolm Levitt FRS, Dr Marina Carravetta, Prof Ilya Kuprov. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Levitt

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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Application of Linear-Scaling Quantum Mechanics Methods to Hydrogen Transport Through Complex Materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Chris-Kriton Skylaris (80%) Jeremy Frey (20%). Project Description. The computational simulation of chemical reactions in materials requires an accurate, explicit description of their electrons. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Electron Driven Chemistry in the Interstellar Medium

University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available joint between the groups of Cate Anstöter and Ewen Campbell, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, see https://isla-edi.com/ . Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Anstoter, Dr E Campbell

30 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy – method development and applications

University of St Andrews School of Chemistry

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is a magnetic resonance technique that is exclusively and exquisitely sensitive to unpaired electrons that are found in radicals and paramagnetic metal complexes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B E Bode

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

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Detecting and Quantifying Hydrogen Isotopes in Nuclear Fusion Breeding Materials using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Future fusion power reactors such as the UK’s STEP reactor, due to begin construction in the next 10 years, will require the tritium fuel to be generated (bred), extracted, separated, and regenerated into new fueling (either pellets or gas) prior to (re-)introduction into the fusion core. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Martin, Prof P Edmondson

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

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Phase relations in planetary ices from atomistic and free energy calculations

University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Andreas Hermann, School of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Hermann

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

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We have 84 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 84 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

Electromagnetic control schemes for the enhancement of plasma-driven water electrolysis

Atomistic insight into the interactions of small molecules with PuO2 surfaces

Quantum phenomena and energy conversion in two-dimensional materials nanostructures

PhD Studentship in Understanding non-equilibrium dynamics using Quantum dynamics

Large-scale electrochemical DFT models of a PEM hydrogen fuel cell

Inelastic Neutron Scattering of Endofullerenes

CDT-QTE: Driven propagation of quantum order down a nuclear spin wire

CDT-QTE: Symmetry-based optimal control of nuclear spins

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

Application of Linear-Scaling Quantum Mechanics Methods to Hydrogen Transport Through Complex Materials

Electron Driven Chemistry in the Interstellar Medium

Advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy – method development and applications

Detecting and Quantifying Hydrogen Isotopes in Nuclear Fusion Breeding Materials using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

Phase relations in planetary ices from atomistic and free energy calculations

We have 84 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 84 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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