chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Background. The emerging microfabrication technology of ultrafast laser inscription [1] has opened the possibility of near arbitrary microfluidic device design. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Prof G Burley

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

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A 3D-Printed Blood-Brain-Barrier-on-a-Chip for Agrochemical Permeability Studies – CASE Studentship

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates the flow of material between the bloodstream and the brain. One of the big problems faced by a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals, is understanding how compounds interact with and cross this barrier. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Forth, Dr D Dickens

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

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Quantum-Inspired Approaches to Real-Time Modelling and Optimisation of Supply Chains

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The design and real-time optimisation of supply chains, such as for vaccine manufacturing, requires the handling of large amounts of data and the solution of large optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SF Brown, Prof J Cordiner

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

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Perovskite oxide thin films for spintronics and nano-electronics

University of Canterbury School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Background. Research in our lab focuses on the development of novel functionalities driven by spin and quantum effects in oxide thin films. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sando

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

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Continuous Manufacture of Materials for Energy Storage

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Manufacturing high performance batteries is a key requirement to address the pressing challenges of climate change. Battery technology is critical in enabling electric vehicles and storing renewable energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis. Project description. The project aims to develop a methodology for designing AI-driven digital twins of real cities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Alexiadis, Dr T Abadie

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

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Predicting drug solubility in different solvents using molecular simulation and machine learning

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Predicting the solubility of complex drug-like molecules is crucial at several stages of the drug discovery and manufacture. In particular, solvent selection has been highlighted as a crucial step in process design and optimisation [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Prof C Price

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

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Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Power generation from fossil fuels still plays a central role in meeting our energy demand today and for the foreseeable future. They are at present the largest stationary sources of carbon dioxide emission. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes, Prof D Ingham

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

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Experimental and Modelling Study of Amine Degradation in the Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Process

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Post-combustion capture of CO2 from fossil fuel derived flue gas using amines is one of the leading Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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Kinetic Interactions of Pollutants in Oxy-Coal Combustion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Oxy-coal combustion with recycled flue gas is one of the key technologies considered for carbon capture. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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Advanced virtual reality future power plant dynamic simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project aims to combine computational fluid dynamics, chemical process modelling and virtual system simulation techniques to develop a dynamic modelling tool for power plant performance simulations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes, Prof D Ingham

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

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Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Experimental investigations into alternative fuel performance, in flames and jet-stirred reactors provide a wealth of data to aid the development of chemical kinetic models of the combustion process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

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

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Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Experimental investigations into alternative fuel performance, in flames and jet-stirred reactors provide a wealth of data to aid the development of chemical kinetic models of the combustion process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

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

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Enhance the resilience of the UK gas networks to meet the future challenges

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The natural gas networks have played an important role in the energy supply to both domestic and industrial users in the UK – and will need to continue to do so. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Dr K Finney

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

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Energy recovery from waste through advanced gasification technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Gasification is an advanced thermal treatment technology that converts carbon containing materials into syngas for downstream use, e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma

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

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We have 225 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 225 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Using laser-based microfabrication to develop the next generation of cellular analytics

A 3D-Printed Blood-Brain-Barrier-on-a-Chip for Agrochemical Permeability Studies – CASE Studentship

Quantum-Inspired Approaches to Real-Time Modelling and Optimisation of Supply Chains

Perovskite oxide thin films for spintronics and nano-electronics

Continuous Manufacture of Materials for Energy Storage

AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis

Predicting drug solubility in different solvents using molecular simulation and machine learning

Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

Experimental and Modelling Study of Amine Degradation in the Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Process

Kinetic Interactions of Pollutants in Oxy-Coal Combustion

Advanced virtual reality future power plant dynamic simulations

Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

Alternative Aviation Fuels Kinetic Mechanism Development

Enhance the resilience of the UK gas networks to meet the future challenges

Energy recovery from waste through advanced gasification technology

We have 225 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 225 chemical physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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