University of Warwick Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Atomistic Simulations of Surface Chemistry underpinning the Atomic-Scale Processing of Materials for AI-driven Nanoelectronics Applications

Supervisor: Dr BK Karasulu

Project description. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) and atomic layer etching (ALE) are crucial technologies in semiconductor processing, especially as nanoelectronics devices become smaller and more complex. Read more

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

Solid-Supported Chalcogen Bonding Catalysis

Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh

A 3.5 year fully-funded PhD position is available in the group of Dr Mark Greenhalgh at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with GoldenKeys High-Tech Materials Co. Read more

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

PhD in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking

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

An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) Industrial Case funded project with industrial partner Tata Steel UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

PhD in Sustainable Rubber Chemistry and Technology

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

Rubbers are ubiquitous materials in modern society and have played important roles across industries. As the key component to connecting the vehicle to the road, the performance of the tyre directly determines the fuel efficiency, wear emission, and safety. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Wan

Property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design

Supervisor: Dr R J Maurer

A fully funded 4-year PhD project in property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design is available with a flexible 2023-2024 start date. Read more

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

Mono-Material Barrier Films for Sustainable and Circular Plastic Packaging Applications (MonoFilm)

Supervisors: Prof T Peijs, Dr T Schiller

Plastic packaging materials play a crucial role in today's society, offering advantages such as versatility, hygiene, safety, lightweight properties, and, notably, a low carbon footprint when compared to alternative materials. Read more

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

Ultrafast Quantum Dynamics in Next-generation Energy Materials

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

Start date. October 2024 (some flexibility). Duration. 3.5 years. Deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the post is filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Pandya

PhD in Behaviours of Nitrogen in the Future Green Steelmaking Routes

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

An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the Warwick Industrial Fellowship funded project sponsored by Tata Steel in the Netherlands. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Developing next generation wet processing for Silicon Carbide power electronic devices

Funding available for PhD studentship for Jan 2024 Start. Supervisor: Dr Vishal Shah Industrial Sponsor: RENA Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Shah

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

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

Students must have a minimum Bachelors degree of 2.1 (UK) or international equivalent qualifications and a degree in experimental engineering/chemistry/physics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Shah, Dr K Brinkert

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding