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We have 461 high performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD in Physical Chemistry: Uncovering structure in the next generation of sustainable batteries

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hallet

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

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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced computational modelling of nanobubble cavitation dynamics

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Rapid changes in pressure, such as in high-frequency ultrasound, can stimulate bubbles to nucleate, oscillate, and collapse violently, in a phenomenon known as cavitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DD Dockar

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

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Developing Hydrogen Storage Materials Using Advanced Manufacturing Methods

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kartal, Dr A Martinez-Felipe

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

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Investigation of the lifetime limiting effects within electrospray thruster spacecraft propulsion

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Alex Wittig. Project description. Typical high performance electric propulsion options for large satellites, such as gridded ion thrusters or Hall Effect thrusters, do not work well for nano satellites. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD (4 years, paid) on on Advanced Material Modelling using Finite Element Analysis for Technical Textiles and Textile Manufacturing

Ghent University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Job description. We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate and postdoc on advanced material modelling in the textile domain. In this project you will dive deep into a cutting-edge research area, exploring the complexities of advanced textile material modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Daelemans

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

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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

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Investigating the Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Superhydrophobic High Voltage Outdoor Insulators

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Please refer to and select reference number SCEBE-21SF-SHVOI-Arshad. BACKGROUND. High voltage outdoor insulators play an important role in the safe and reliable transmission of power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Arshad, Dr A Nekahi

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

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PhD in Quantum Simulations for Electronic Structure Calculations in Molecules and Materials

University College London Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Do you have a passion for computational chemistry and are eager to employ quantum computing methods to study complex chemical systems?. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Coveney, Prof A Hoekstra

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

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Kinetic-scale Structures at Interplanetary Shockwaves

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Imogen Gingell. Project description. Plasma is continuously ejected into interplanetary space by the sun, forming the ‘solar wind’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gingell

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Direct analysis ion mobility mass spectrometry for rapid profiling of edible fats and oils to combat food adulteration

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. Food safety and authenticity are generally taken for granted, yet food adulteration is one of the most significant challenges faced in the UK, with the total impact of food crime on the UK estimated to be between £409 million and £1.96 billion per year [Food Standards Agency, 2023]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Mosely

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

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Advanced Drone Technology for Precision Operations

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This research proposal is focused on the critical objective of advancing precision in the domain of drone operations. Currently, literature predominantly focuses on discrete parameters affecting precision. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LL La Spada, Dr BD Davison

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

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Reshaping our Modern Transistors with 2D Materials

University of Southampton Optoelectronics Research Centre

Our vision is to develop a new generation of transistors based on 2D materials for applications that underpin our societal telecommunications, computing and sensing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y.N Noori

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

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Integrated Photonics for Quantum Technologies

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Thalia Dominguez Bucio, Frederic Gardes . Project description. Integrated photonics is key for the development of Quantum photonic integrated circuits (QPIC). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Dominguez Bucio

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

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Integrated polysilicon photonics

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Anna Peacock, Prof David Thomson, Prof Harold Chong. Project description. Silicon materials are synonymous with the microelectronics industry and the processors in everyday gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, digital radios and televisions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Peacock

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

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We have 461 high performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

high performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 461 high performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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