Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 34 Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Flexible Electrochemical Multi sensors For online Water Quality Monitoring

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Solid-state electrochemical sensor technologies with IoT systems have significant importance in many fields such as medical, biological, agricultural, and environmental pollution monitoring systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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Soft Flexible and Stretchable Energy Storage Device Development

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Hybrid energy storage offers multiple advantages in electrochemical energy storage especially for portable electronic gadgets and autonomous systems due to its high energy and power density. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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Development of Stretchable Conductive Layers For Wearable Devices

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Flexible and wearable electronic devices require the development of, highly conductive , mechanically, electrochemically stable (against oxidation/reduction with various fluids), weightless and a sustainable (recyclable and biocompatible materials), and conductive electrodes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Prof AH Hussain

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

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PhD project: Developing non-critical raw materials-based electrocatalysts for green hydrogen generation from wastewater

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The project focuses on the development of cost-effective electrocatalysts derived from non-critical raw materials, aiming to replace expensive platinum group metals in the electrolysis process. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Dr Pitchaimuthu

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

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PhD project: Digital twin for decarbonising industry using hydrogen and low-carbon energy vectors

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

The candidate will work closely with industry to develop digital twin solutions for incorporating renewable energy options in industrial clusters, such as hydrogen, batteries, solar, wind and heat-pumps, for deep decarbonisation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Andresen

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

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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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PhD project: Hydrogen and carbon dioxide storage and transport for net-zero industrial clusters

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

This project focuses on establishing reliable, cost-effective, large hydrogen or carbon dioxide storage and distribution hubs. In collaboration with industrial partners, we aim to identify and reduce the hurdles for geological storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

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A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. To fulfil the needs of future communication networks, the study will explore both the optical and radio frequencies for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W. Popoola

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

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

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

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Intracellular Capillarity of Biomolecular Condensates

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The emerging role of biomolecular condensates formed through a liquid-liquid phase separation process inside biological cells is driving a paradigm change in our understanding of cellular organisation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof HK Kusumaatmaja, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Enabling CO2 Capture and Storage Using AI

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the viable solutions that can effectively reduce CO. 2. emissions from hard to decarbonise industries (e.g., steel, cement, power generation). Read more

Supervisors: Prof PT Cummings, Prof C McGabe

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

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We have 34 Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

We have 34 Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Edinburgh

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