Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 198 Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Bioaugmentation in water/wastewater treatment to enhance the removal of micropollutants

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Emerging micropollutants, encompassing a spectrum from pharmaceutical residues and personal care products to industrial chemicals, have been found in water sources worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

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

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Understanding pathogen reduction mechanism(s) in vermifilter ‘Tiger’ toilets - PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

An exciting PhD studentship opportunity fully-funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MN Sule

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

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Numerical modelling of multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous materials

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Understanding reactive transport in porous materials is of utmost importance for a wide range of engineering applications, including subsurface energy storage, low-carbon building materials and fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maes

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

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NOW RECRUITING: Six fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i) based in the University of Dundee.

University of Dundee

This is the first of four annual recruitment rounds inviting applications for UK Doctoral, International Doctoral and UK Master's Plus Scholarships (each for 48 to 60 months). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme

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Role of ditch networks in agricultural landscapes to mitigate flooding and diffuse pollution.

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Pattison, Prof C Spray, Dr K Redeker

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Postgraduate Research at the School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

At the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE), University of Salford more than 280 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and 200 academics conduct research that was rated in the 2021 Research Excellent Framework (REF) as “world-leading or internationally excellent” (78%) and as generating “outstanding innovative impact” (88%). Read more

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Novel approaches to design and building of digital infrastructures for energy transition (Orkney campus)

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences

This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. This research project asks the question. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Krumdieck

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Regenerative Innovation - Design of Ultra-Low Carbon Climate Resilient Homes in Bangladesh

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

This Regnr8-i Studentship will build on the ‘floating homes’ research programme (recipient of the UN Risk Award 2019) led by the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science since 2016. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NM Mukherjee, Prof J Rowan, Dr T Dyer

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Optimisation of the cryogenic bulk liquid production and supply market

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Willis

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Risk and sustainability dimensions of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK and Ireland in a changing climate

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The transition from the primary reliance on exhaustible fossil fuel energy sources to renewable energy sources - decarbonisation of energy production - is an essential element of the government pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Teixeira, Prof M MacDonald

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Enhancing the efficiency and energy savings in the manufacturing of metals

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

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Supervisors: Dr T Jones, Prof P Lin

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Climate change impact on design of coastal structures and infrastructure

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Oceans, covering 70% of the planet, play a pivotal role in our lives, serving as a major source of energy, food, and a crucial means of transportation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a digital twin of green hydrogen energy hubs

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The project will investigate the development of green hydrogen energy hubs (such as the Stannochy Energy Hub, Brechin), and build a detailed understanding… Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dixon, Dr J Vorstius

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

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Investigating effects of environmental stressors on ecosystem function using hyperspectral leaf reflectance

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There is an increasing urgency to understand the biochemical and physiological responses of plants to global environmental change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Duran

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

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Green energy production and treatment of industrial wastewater using mixed anode-coated membrane performance in microbial fuel cell: a sustainable approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

This research study aims to determine a solution for unacceptable industrial effluent that is harmful if disposed of within the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Muppala

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

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Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The rising demand for sustainable and efficient energy management has brought attention to the vast amounts of waste heat produced by industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli

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

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Holistic understanding of optimal lithium-ion battery fast charging

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

Lithium-ion batteries are the technology of choice for electric vehicles and other battery powered applications, with the ability to fast charge becoming increasingly important. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Wu

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Microbial Hydroponics - Novel Hydroponics Using Microbial Fuel Cells

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Yannis Ieropoulos, Yue Zhang, Paul Kemp . Project Description. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Ieropoulos

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Protection of critical infrastructure in developing countries through bioengineering and intermediate technology

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Earthquakes create a range of hazards for engineers, key amongst which is the need to keep critical infrastructure such as bridges open in the crucial few hours after the event. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A J Brennan, Prof J Knappett

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Low carbon cement using hydrothermal manufacturing techniques

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The production of Portland cement is a significant source of carbon dioxide emissions – around 1500 million tonnes per year in 2019. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Dr A Wijewardane

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition 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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Micro-Bio-Mechanical Modelling of root growth in soils

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The extent and the way roots grow in the ground is known to have a fundamental impact on the growth of crop plants as well as on the resistance to lodging induced by storms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ciantia, Prof G Bengough

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

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Use of Recovered Toner Powder to Enhance Durability, Engineering and Sustainability Performance of Structural Concrete Elements

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The working life of reinforced/prestressed concrete elements is often determined by serviceability limit state which is governed by the movement of harmful moisture into the structure and propagating/initiating corrosion of steel reinforcement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr L Csetenyi

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

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Fingerprinting storm and tsunami sediment signatures: Assessing future coastal resilience challenges from extreme events

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

The number of deaths attributed to natural hazards continues to rise, despite progress in implementing disaster risk reduction strategies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dawson, Dr A Cuthbertson

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

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RECONNECT – Resilience of Islands and Remote Communities to Transport Disruption

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Businesses and communities on islands and remote mainland areas are highly dependent on the strategic transport system to provide them with access to businesses, customers and key services located in more densely populated areas. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N S Ferguson

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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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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We have 198 Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 198 Environmental Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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