materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisor: Prof R Nichols

This project will study the electrochemical properties of materials down to the single molecule level and it will investigate how electrochemical (redox state) switching of the molecules can change useful materials properties. Read more

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

Digital Exploration of Novel Polymeric Materials for Structural Composites

Supervisors: Dr N Berry, Dr T Hasell

Structural composites materials are used in a vast number of applications from aerospace to sport and recreation. Read more

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

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Novel porous materials for Carbon Capture Applications

Building upon recent research, in the Fletcher group, which demonstrates the synthesis of new porous materials in the inorganic polymer framework and modified… Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Fletcher

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

Explaining structure-property relations in the materials space

Supervisors: Dr V Kurlin, Prof A I Cooper

This project aims to explain important materials properties from geometric invariants of crystal structures. Read more

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

Computational Framework for Sustainable Materials, Manufacturing, Energy, and AI Driven Simulations

Supervisor: Dr Amir Siddiq

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

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

Developing Hydrogen Storage Materials Using Advanced Manufacturing Methods

Supervisors: Dr M Kartal, Dr A Martinez-Felipe

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

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

Green methods to revalorise wastes: transformation into sustainable materials and chemicals

Supervisors: Dr C Fernandez-Martin, Dr A McCue

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

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

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Investigation into the Impact of Material Properties on the Gas Transport Behaviour of Polyolefin Materials

The sustainable use of polymeric materials is underpinned by ensuring long service life in all industries and applications. Understanding durability requires research into the effects of both manufacturing methods and environmental storage conditions on the material properties and performance over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Whiting, Dr JB Bone

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

AI-directed discovery of self-assembled peptide-peptoid acoustics materials

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Supervisors: Dr K.H.A Lau, Prof T Tuttle

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

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

New concepts and advanced materials for quantum nanophotonics

Research Group: Inorganic Semiconductors

After the discovery of two-dimensional (2D) atomically thin carbon crystal, graphene, a very large family of layered 2D “van der Waals materials” came to light, called after the van der Waals forces holding together their atomic planes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tartakovskii

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

Automated experimental functional materials discovery for net zero technologies

Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky

The discovery of materials that will drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and myriad other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge that requires experimental realisation of materials in the laboratory. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Multi materials additive manufacturing for ship building application

Zero-emission shipping transition is greatly restricted by the design and manufacture of light weight, cost effective, and high performing reliable materials structures in marine environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K M Mehta, Dr S T Tamimi

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

Numerical Modelling of Cracked Materials under Loading

Supervisors: Dr O Menshykov, Dr A I Osofero

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

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

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

New Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are widely used in mobile applications. However, concerns about the availability of lithium and cobalt raw materials suggest alternative materials may be needed in future large-scale applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A.V. Powell

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