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We have 12 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
We have 12 Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Ammonia Production
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Ammonia is an essential chemical widely used in agriculture and industry, with growing potential as a clean energy carrier. However, traditional ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process is highly energy-intensive and heavily dependent on fossil fuels, significantly contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Towards robotic 2D-IR spectroscopy for biomolecular fingerprinting of cancer
Research Group:
Healthcare Engineering
Ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy is a new variant of Infrared spectroscopy which offers a unique analytical method for characterizing complex biomolecular samples. Read more
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero
These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries' transition to Net Zero. Read more
Multi-Fidelity Modelling of Rechargeable Battery Degradation
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Rechargeable batteries play a key role in electric vehicles and transition to net zero. One of the current challenges in batteries is degradation, which causes capacity retention and resistance increase as the battery cycles. Read more
PEM Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Production
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
About the Project. Producing green hydrogen using water electrolysis is an important step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals
Research Group:
Plasma and fusion science and technologies
Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more
PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Greener solvents for more sustainable processes
The company Reckitt is responsible for a portfolio of loved and trusted hygiene, health and nutrition brands. Our Sustainability Ambitions are an integral part of our strategy and purpose to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Read more
Computer-aided design of surface interactions for sustainable plasma technologies.
Low-temperature plasma-based technologies are essential for the modern world. For example, they are irreplaceable in the production of computer chips, where they routinely achieve atom-scale precision etching and deposition of materials. Read more
Controlling plasma chemistry of cold atmospheric-pressure air plasmas
Research Group:
Plasma and fusion science and technologies
Plasma technologies already form a key part of many of today’s multi-billion pound industries such as the nanoscale fabrication of microprocessors, production of solar cells and the deposition of advanced functional coatings. Read more
Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more
Explainable AI for Safety Critical Engineering Systems
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI. Our pioneering work is revolutionizing the design of complex systems by harnessing the power of data. Read more
Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors
Research Group:
Plasma and fusion science and technologies
The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more
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