polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Watching paint dry can be fascinating. Painting a room can make it aesthetically pleasing, but paints can do much more than just please the eyes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Siperstein

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

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High-Resolution Imaging of Green Conjugated Polymers

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

High-Resolution Imaging of Green Conjugated Polymers. A fully funded 3.5 years PhD position in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular imaging of conjugated polymers is available in the group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Costantini

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

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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications – Industrial CASE (ICASE) with Shell

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dini

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

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Epitaxy, heterogeneous integration, functional polymers, and 2D/3D printing for wearable sensors, image sensors, hydrogen production, and photonic quantum computing

University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science

Yeongin Kim Research Group in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering Program at University of Cincinnati seeks a passionate PhD student. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Kim

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

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Terahertz Guiding Polymer Fibres for Next Generation Data Transfer

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Gilberto Brambilla, Martynas Beresna, Timothy Lee. Project description. Most of our digital data is coming via an optical fibre in form of short optical pulses. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Brambilla

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

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PhD Project in Physical Chemistry and Biophysical Engineering – development of biosensor based on mechanochormic polymers –

The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science

In the laboratory of Biophysical Engineering, the Institute of Industrial Science, at the University of Tokyo, Japan, we have an open project for Master or PhD students. Read more

Supervisor: Prof KS Sugihara

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

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Sustainable Chemicals Innovations Enabling Net Carbon Emissions (SCIENCE)

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

A PhD studentship working with Professor Darren Walsh is available for a 2023 start as part a major collaborative project (EPSRC Prosperity Partnership) between Lubrizol and the Universities of Nottingham and Warwick. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DAW Walsh

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

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Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

A key pre-breakdown phenomenon in polymer is electrical treeing, which are microscale tree-like hollow channels growing within the solid insulating material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch

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

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

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

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Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

High-performance elastomers enable some of the most sophisticated modern technology. They are designed to operate in the often-punishing environments such as those encountered in aerospace industries. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

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

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Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies into Enzymatic Degradation of Waste Plastics

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Plastics are a broad range of solid polymeric materials that have found widespread application globally. However, there has been a steady accumulation of discarded plastics and there is now growing awareness that they present a significant hazard to the natural environment and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Wong

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

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Engineering Ice-Binding Proteins

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ice-binding proteins are produced by extremophiles to help them survive in the worlds coldest places. They have many potential applications, from the storage of cells/tissue to transport infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

University of Greenwich School of Pharmacy (Medway Campus)

Overview. The need to quickly generate new diagnostic tools and therapies in the battle against viral diseases has been highlighted recently by the continuing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hall, Dr N Temperton

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

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The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

University of Kent Medway School of Pharmacy

Overview. The need to quickly generate new diagnostic tools and therapies in the battle against viral diseases has been highlighted recently by the continuing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hall, Dr N Temperton

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

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Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Cancer chemotherapy treatments cost the NHS £1.4 Bn each year and cause significant side effects that diminish the quality of life for patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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We have 63 polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations

High-Resolution Imaging of Green Conjugated Polymers

PhD Studentship in Tribology: Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications – Industrial CASE (ICASE) with Shell

Epitaxy, heterogeneous integration, functional polymers, and 2D/3D printing for wearable sensors, image sensors, hydrogen production, and photonic quantum computing

Terahertz Guiding Polymer Fibres for Next Generation Data Transfer

PhD Project in Physical Chemistry and Biophysical Engineering – development of biosensor based on mechanochormic polymers –

Sustainable Chemicals Innovations Enabling Net Carbon Emissions (SCIENCE)

Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies into Enzymatic Degradation of Waste Plastics

Engineering Ice-Binding Proteins

The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

The Creation of Anti-Viral Plastic Nanobodies for Diagnostics and Therapeutics via Molecular Imprinting of Synthetic Polymers

Manufacturing the Next Generation of Chemotherapy Drug Delivery Vehicles

We have 63 polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 polymer science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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