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

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

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

Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

High-performance elastomers enable some of the most sophisticated modern technology. They are designed to operate in the often-punishing environments such as those encountered in aerospace industries. Read more

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

Digital discovery of new photocatalysts for photoredox catalysis (EPSRC CDT PhD studentship in collaboration with AstraZeneca)

Supervisors: Dr JW Ward, Prof A Troisi

Photoredox catalysis has come to the forefront in organic synthesis as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules [1]. Read more

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

Development of bespoke algorithms for autonomous optimisation in flow

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

A key challenge in materials science is how to efficiently and sustainably arrive at the optimal conditions for material production. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Slater

Non-Metal Organic Frameworks for proton and ion conduction

Supervisors: Prof A I Cooper, Dr LJ Hardwick

We have recently developed a novel class of porous materials, non-metal organic frameworks [1], that display remarkable proton and ion conduction properties. Read more

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

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Long-term corrosion in fluoride salts for the development of molten salt nuclear reactor

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

This project will, aim to address issues related to molten salt corrosion of steel through unique large-scale tests mimicking reactor pressure-temperature. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

High-Throughput Soft Matter Characterisation for Formulation Discovery

Supervisors: Dr WS Sharratt, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr V Kurlin

Direct Ink Writing (DIW), extrusion-based 3D printing, is a rapidly developing processing technique for additive manufacturing of advanced, functional materials into complex designs. Read more

12 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

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

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Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

Supervisors: Prof F Blanc, Dr M Dyer

This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. Read more

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

Computationally driving automated functional materials discovery for net zero technologies with machine reasoning and decision-making

Supervisors: Prof RIJ Ibsen-Jensen, Prof M J Rosseinsky

This project, suited to a student with a Computer Science or Mathematics background, will formally define the nature and consequences of the decisions that need to be made in the automated workflow and identify both the optimal combination of existing methods and tools to accelerate discovery and the gaps in capability that currently exist. Read more

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

Automated experimental functional materials discovery for net zero technologies

Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky

The discovery of materials that will drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and myriad other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge that requires experimental realisation of materials in the laboratory. Read more

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

Explaining structure-property relations in the materials space

Supervisors: Dr V Kurlin, Prof A I Cooper

This project aims to explain important materials properties from geometric invariants of crystal structures. Read more

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

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Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr A Vezzoli

Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) is a serious economic problem with an estimate worldwide cost of $113 Bn every year. MIC impacts a very wide range of industries, from power plants to construction, and even the health of humans with implants or protheses. Read more

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

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Structural modifications in aged PuO2

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

This study aims at understanding radiation induced modifications in fluorite derived oxides that mimic the morphology, crystallography, phase stability similar to PuO. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

Micro-PIV Investigation of Seabed Reactions to Hydrodynamic Conditions and Energy Changes

Supervisors: Prof MMN Mousavi Nezhad, Prof JB Bridgeman

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

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