University of Sheffield, Department of Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

Anticancer Phototherapeutics Based on Transition Metal Complexes

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

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

New Anticancer Therapeutics Based on Luminescent Transition Metal Complexes

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

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

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance with Transition Metal Complexes

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

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