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Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

We have 36 Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

Self-assembled sensors for bio-signalling molecules

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

In this multi-discplinary project involving organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, biological chemistry, photophysics and electrochemistry , transition metal-templated self-assembly will be used to construct supramolecular structures intended to act as hosts and electrochemical/optical sensors for biological signalling models. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Blue Spaces in Urban Places: Lipidomics Underpinning Community Empowerment

Sheffield Hallam University Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Schwartz-Narbonne, Dr ML Lacey, Dr R Sharpe

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

Photocatalysis for Energy Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The energy production has become a growing concern in recent times with over 80% of the global energy consumption relying on the use of fossil fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Vernuccio, Dr N Martsinovich

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

Next-Generation Low-Carbon Cement Wasteforms for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In the UK, over 150,000m3 of radioactive waste (enough to fill 60 Olympic size swimming pools) has been produced to date. Most of this radioactive waste needs conditioning by encapsulating it in cement to prevent release to the biosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Dr S Farris

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Last chance to apply

Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2024 conducting research to aid the safe disposal of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Thorpe

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

Sustainable Catalysis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The transition toward an environmental friendly economy based on the use of renewable energy and alternative raw materials replacing fossil resources is one of the main scientific challenges of our time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vernuccio

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

Nearfield Interactions of Vitrified Intermediate Level Waste; Radionuclide Transport at the Glass-Canister-Backfill Interface

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In order to pursue new nuclear power as part of the solution to the UK’s pressing low carbon energy needs, safe disposal of legacy radioactive waste must be achieved. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Thorpe, Prof R Hand

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Carbocatalysis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources, including precious metals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Biomass

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Hydrothermal Processing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Black Soldier Fly Larvae

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Catalytic Hydrogenation

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Carbon Dioxide

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McGregor

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

Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Cancer chemotherapy treatments cost the NHS £1.4 Bn each year and cause significant side effects that diminish the quality of life for patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

Unlocking Next-Generation Solar Cells: Integrating Novel Non-Fullerene Acceptors with Metal Halide Perovskites

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Solar cells are a cornerstone of the pursuit of sustainable energy. To make solar power more efficient and affordable, we need new materials and innovative designs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ramadan, Dr RO Oliver

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

Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Interested in high performance, lightweight composite materials? Take advantage of the fact that companies in the aerospace and automotive sectors are currently looking for good materials scientists and engineers with a composites PhD!. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Foreman

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

Last chance to apply

Engineering Virus-Like Particles for Next-Generation Vaccine Manufacturing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are structures typically composed of viral structural proteins that self-assemble into virus-like structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tee, Prof TS Wong, Dr C Evans

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

Engineering Active Colloids for Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Active Colloids are nano and micron scale particles that can move autonomously within fluid environments, powered by surface chemical reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

Autonomous Small Scale Stirring Devices to Enable Rapid Medical Diagnosis

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The reliance of modern healthcare on rapid medical diagnostic devices is very clear. for example lateral flow tests are a key part of the response to Covid-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

Microalgal Carbon Sequestration Towards a Carbon Negative Economy

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The increasing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere is a major environmental crisis that is in immediate need of innovative solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan

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

Algal Bioplastics

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Single use plastic is a major environmental concern that is urgently in need of innovative solutions. Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms that can be employed to develop processes that are environmentally sustainable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan

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

Algae Feedstock for Energy Security

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

A major challenge in contemporary energy and environmental management is to develop processes for food and energy security that are environmentally sustainable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan

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

Towards More Understanding of the Particle Dissolution Process in the Liquid

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Dissolution of the powder in a liquid is of highly importance for many industries. It affects the performance of the end products. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

More Understanding of the Spray Drying Process

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Spray drying is a process where the slurry converted into powder form. It is widely used in different industries. For example, in the food industry it is used to produce milk powder, coffee and starch. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

Developing a Mechanistic Understanding of Roller Compaction Process

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Granulation is a process of size enlargement of the powder particles. It is used in different sectors such as pharmaceutical and food industries to improve the properties of the powder and hence the final product. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

Anticancer Phototherapeutics Based on Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Although existing chemotherapy regimens are often successful in curing many common cancers, they frequently cause serious and unwanted side-effects. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

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

New Anticancer Therapeutics Based on Luminescent Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Over 50% of cancer tumours are treated with platinum-based metal complexes, like cisplatin and its derivatives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

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

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance with Transition Metal Complexes

University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry

Antimicrobial resistance is a rapidly emerging global emergency. Many pathogens are becoming untreatable with standard antibiotics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JA Thomas

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

Fully-funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures

University of Sheffield

Our four year doctoral programme challenges our students to work on cutting-edge, innovative research projects that will address key challenges faced by industrial stakeholders. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Dr OL Lewis

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

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