Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Glasgow

We have 69 Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Glasgow

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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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

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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

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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

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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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PGR Opportunities at University of Strathclyde 2024

University of Strathclyde

Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning' the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow. Read more

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Membranes for carbon dioxide conversion for environmental and space exploration applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products is essential not only on Earth for reaching net zero targets, but also for space exploration and future planet colonisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr V Inglezakis

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

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Change your world – choose Glasgow for PhD study

University of Glasgow

At the University of Glasgow, our aim is to offer the best environment for your talent to flourish. If you have an idea, if you have dedication and passion, you could have what it takes to become a UofG world changer. Read more

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Investigating the Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Superhydrophobic High Voltage Outdoor Insulators

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Please refer to and select reference number SCEBE-21SF-SHVOI-Arshad. BACKGROUND. High voltage outdoor insulators play an important role in the safe and reliable transmission of power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Arshad, Dr A Nekahi

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

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