Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Developing AI Controlled Granulation Process for Formulated Chemicals

Chemical and Pharmaceutical sector delivers a significant contribution to the world economy and the population as a whole. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Zandi, Dr N Rahmanian

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Photocatalysis for Energy Applications

The energy production has become a growing concern in recent times with over 80% of the global energy consumption relying on the use of fossil fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Vernuccio, Dr N Martsinovich

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Engineering Virus-Like Particles for Next-Generation Vaccine Manufacturing

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are structures typically composed of viral structural proteins that self-assemble into virus-like structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Tee, Prof TS Wong, Dr C Evans

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Algae Feedstock for Food Security

There is an urgent need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the demands of feeding the growing global population. Read more

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

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr RJ Janani, Dr F Clegg, Dr DM Majumder

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Sustainable Catalysis

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Biomass

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Microalgal Carbon Sequestration Towards a Carbon Negative Economy

The increasing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere is a major environmental crisis that is in immediate need of innovative solutions. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Algae Feedstock for Energy Security

A major challenge in contemporary energy and environmental management is to develop processes for food and energy security that are environmentally sustainable. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Hydrothermal Processing

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels via Black Soldier Fly Larvae

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Sustainable Alternative Routes to Chemicals and Fuels from Carbon Dioxide

The global climate emergency presents pressing challenges around identifying sustainable routes to fuels and chemicals, the production of which currently relies on fossil and other unsustainable resources. Read more

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

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Algal Bioplastics

Single use plastic is a major environmental concern that is urgently in need of innovative solutions. Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms that can be employed to develop processes that are environmentally sustainable. Read more

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