University of Sheffield Chemical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 University of Sheffield Chemical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Next-Generation Low-Carbon Cement Wasteforms for Safe Disposal of Radioactive Waste

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

In the UK, over 150,000m3 of radioactive waste (enough to fill 60 Olympic size swimming pools) has been produced to date. Most of this radioactive waste needs conditioning by encapsulating it in cement to prevent release to the biosphere. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Dr S Farris

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

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Integrating Circular Economy Principles and Life Cycle Assessment in Nuclear Decommissioning

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The European Union's recognition of nuclear energy as a green energy source in July 2022 spurred increased investment in the industry, yet challenges persist in managing and disposing of nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Meng, Dr B Walkley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

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

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

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

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

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

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)

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Genomic and Proteomics-Based Characterisation of Microalgal Cell Factories

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce proteins, pigments, therapeutics, and nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Prof MJ Dickman

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

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Glycosylation in Microalgal Host Cells

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Microalgae have generated increasing interest as microbial cell factories to produce therapeutics proteins. This is because they can grow on very cheap media and their GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status means they are a fantastic option for the production of therapeutics that can be administered orally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Pandhal, Dr C Evans

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

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Perovskite Solar Cells

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Perovskite solar cells have attracted a lot of research interest because of their rapid improvements in device performance over recent years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dunbar

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

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Understanding the long-term corrosion of vitrified radioactive waste

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2024 conducting research to aid the safe disposal of the UK’s legacy nuclear waste. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Thorpe

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

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Modelling & Economics of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in South East Asia

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Decisions on adopting vaccine policies for infectious diseases can be informed by model-based economic evaluations of the costs and benefits achieved, including the indirect benefits by reducing transmission. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Dodd, Dr A Brennan, Dr A Lee

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

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Enhancing Flexibility and Resilience in Vaccine Supply Chains through Modelling and Optimisation

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

This PhD project aims to advance the flexibility and resilience of vaccine supply chains, focusing on challenges from emerging infectious diseases and the urgent need for rapid vaccine development and distribution. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Tiwari, Prof A Brintrup

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

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Engineering Virus-Like Particles for Next-Generation Vaccine Manufacturing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

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)

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Quantum-Inspired Approaches to Real-Time Modelling and Optimisation of Supply Chains

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The design and real-time optimisation of supply chains, such as for vaccine manufacturing, requires the handling of large amounts of data and the solution of large optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SF Brown, Prof J Cordiner

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

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Using Data-Driven and Knowledge-Informed Modelling to Improve Vaccine Manufacturing

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

This PhD will use modelling tools to predict and improve the quality, cost and reliability of vaccine or other pharmaceutical processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Cordiner, Dr Z Kis

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

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Engineering Active Colloids for Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Active Colloids are nano and micron scale particles that can move autonomously within fluid environments, powered by surface chemical reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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We have 50 University of Sheffield Chemical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield Chemical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 University of Sheffield Chemical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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