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We have 22 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Machine Learning-Guided Synthesis of Graphene Aerogels for Supercapacitors

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Graphene aerogels are ultra-light and highly porous carbon materials with strong potential for high-power energy storage applications such as electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Vasheghani Farahani, Prof I Kinloch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This PhD project is open to a wide range of research directions, depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The main topic will concern the application and development of methods for advanced NMR investigations of hyperpolarised solids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A curious example of hierarchical aggregation: computational modelling, theory and a practical application

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The system to be studied involves, as a first step, the reversible binding of small molecules to form a complex. These complexes in turn come together to create aggregates, each aggregate containing ca. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Masters, Dr C Avendano
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel production by process intensification

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This PhD project will be carried out in the framework of an international collaboration with European partners who are willing to develop new processes for sustainable aviation fuels using new Fischer-Tropsch reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Spallina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanically robust and transport-optimized thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This project is a collaborative initiative between SLB and the University of Manchester, aimed at developing a data-driven digital twin and predictive design framework for thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes (TFC-MMMs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Generative and Hybrid AI for Pharmaceutical Reactor Design

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This project will develop an integrated AI framework to design crystallisation reactors more effectively. It will first use generative AI to create and explore new reactor shapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr D Zhang, Dr O Rivasplata
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling and experiment for degradation of solid oxide cells used for energy transition

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This collaborative project between the University of Manchester and Aston University, embarks on the challenge of developing predictive modelling for solid oxide cells that are valuable tools for Energy Transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(SATURN CDT)Enhancing strategic decision-making for new-build nuclear storage facilities via environmental life cycle assessment

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. This project is part-funded by the NDA Bursary scheme and will involve close collaboration with industrial partners at UKNNL and Sellafield Ltd. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Stamford, Mr A Banford
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Study of Hydrodynamics and Interfacial Electrochemistry in Next-Generation Membraneless Fuel Cells

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Current fuel-cell technologies suffer from major limitations associated with the use of polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs), including high material cost, fuel crossover, membrane degradation, water management challenges, and lack of long-term operational stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Anastasiou, Dr M Perez-Page
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
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Porosity–Acidity Interactions in Zeolite Catalysts for Aqueous-Phase Conversion of Sugars to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Poly, di and monosaccharides are important sustainable feedstocks in the production of biomass-derived fuels and chemicals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Fan
 1 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid ML-Physics Optimisation Framework for Pharmaceutical Reactors

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Chemical flow reactors, especially crystallisation reactors, play a vital role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Reactor geometry has a major influence on solute-solvent mixing, which directly affects product consistency, and ultimately drug quality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr C Pereira da Fonte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-generation electrified membrane reactor for chemicals production

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The deployment of next-generation chemical processes requires the implementation of new equipment and materials that will enhance the performance in terms of economics and environmental performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Spallina
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Salt Precipitation in Porous Media during CO2 Injection

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Salt formation in porous media is a critical phenomenon influencing a wide range of natural and industrial processes, including subsurface energy systems (e.g., CO₂ storage, geothermal operations), electrochemical devices, soil salinization, and water desalination technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Niasar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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