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We have 242 interface PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Technologies for optogenetic neural interfacing

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

The ability to express light-sensitive proteins (opsins) in neurons, in a genetically-targeted fashion, has helped transform our understanding of how the brain functions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Mathieson, Dr SS Sakata

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Improving Predictive Power: Addressing Identifiability Challenges in Microbial Community Models.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EBC Balsa-Canto, Prof JVI VAN IMPE

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

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Numerical modelling of multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous materials

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Understanding reactive transport in porous materials is of utmost importance for a wide range of engineering applications, including subsurface energy storage, low-carbon building materials and fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maes

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

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

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Disrupting Oral Biofilm Formation & Maturation: Covalently Inhibiting Glucan Sucrases from Streptococci

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Seung Lee (School of Chemistry), Prof. Jeremy Webb (School of Biological Sciences and National Biofilms Innovation Centre), Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SS Lee

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

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Operando Photoelectrochemical-X-Ray-Spectroscopies-Led Rational Discovery of New Pyrochlore Oxides for Water Electrolysis (DIA24/EE/MPEE/TIWARI)

Northumbria University Faculty of Engineering and Environment

The Scientific Premise. Amid escalating climate changes linked to global warming, the quest to efficiently convert solar energy into chemical fuel has never been more critical. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Tiwari

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

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Development of micro-incubator OCT/ OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Achieving adequate musculoskeletal tissue healing is one of the most challenging factors in the repair of orthopaedic tissues. The problem of hard-to-soft tissue fixation is the major cause of failure of replacement grafts and leads to further musculoskeletal degeneration e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Vorstius, Dr C Li

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran

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

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Transition Engineering Lab on the Housing Ecosystem. The Problem of Finding an Affordable, Decent Place to Live, within a Net Zero Community. A breakthrough in the accelerated transition of cities to net zero, thriving environments

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences

This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. Rapid emissions reductions[1] require transition of personal transport and freight, and reduction of energy in buildings and embedded in vehicles, and construction in urban areas. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Krumdieck

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

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The Controlled Synthesis of Polycatenanes – mechanically interlocked materials with designer properties

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – the challenge of polycatenane synthesis. Linking rings in a chain is a familiar concept in the macroscopic world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

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

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Stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – the stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules. The stereoselective synthesis of chiral organic molecules is one of the core challenges in synthetic organic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

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

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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Microbiology of Hip Arthroplasty Cements

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Centre for Skin Sciences

Replacement hip and knee arthroplasties are common surgeries, with 31,000 hip and 90,000 knee replacements performed in England in 2020-21. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Scimone, Dr T Swift

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

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Moisture-induced degradation in masonry structures

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Majtan, Dr W Wang

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

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A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Around 1 in 6 people live in the UK with a neurological condition, and an estimated 600,000 people are diagnosed with a neurological disorder each year [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manna, Dr Dr Azhar

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

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We have 242 interface PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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