University of Strathclyde Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 43 University of Strathclyde Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enhanced Cements for Nuclear Waste Encapsulation

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Blended cements are formed from a mix of ordinary cement and another cementitious material, known as clinker substitute. These alternative materials are frequently used in the cement and concrete industries to. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Dr K Dobson

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

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Impact of mineral trapping of nanoparticles on radionuclide transport and fate

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD presents an exciting opportunity to explore new mechanisms which can impact radionuclide movement in the environment. You will join a dynamic and friendly team of researchers and PhD students across the university and industry sectors, working to innovate new knowledge and technologies. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Phoenix

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

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Mechanochemical separation of hydrogen isotopes

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

This PhD project will build on pilot experiments conducted at Strathclyde to develop a new technology that uses mechanochemical reactions to separate hydrogen isotopes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lunn, Dr M Stillings

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

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Combined grouting and mechanochemical treatment for safe asbestos decommissioning and disposal

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The overarching aim of this project is to provide a safe decommissioning strategy for Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). ACMs are present in many legacy nuclear structures (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stillings, Prof R Lunn

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

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Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear sites contain large volumes of radioactively contaminated concrete. Prior to decommissioning, these concrete structures must be surface decontaminated to minimise the requirement for waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Prof R Lunn

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

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Clean energy – removing dependency on fossil fuels and improving the chemical safety case for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear energy is a zero emission clean energy source with one of the smallest carbon footprints which produces more electricity on less land than any other clean energy source, such as windfarms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hamilton

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

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Microfluidic-assisted particle manipulation in complex fluid environments for biomedical and engineering applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

We are delighted to offer two new PhD positions (one experimental and one numerical) on “particle manipulation in complex fluid environments for biomedical and engineering applications” at Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - University of Strathclyde. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Chaparian, Dr M Oliveira, Dr J Liggat

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

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PhD in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicine Development and Manufacturing

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Join CMAC and our partners for an exciting PhD journey, pioneering the future of medicines development and manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Florence, Dr D Markl

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

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Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Join our groundbreaking PhD project, as part of the "REFINE. From Solar Energy to Fuel" consortium, and be at the forefront of transforming solar energy into sustainable solar fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr X Zhang

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for human therapeutics and as food additives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Tablet is a complex pharmaceutical product in oral dosage form which contains blends of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Cryogenic processes for CO2 Capture

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The aim of the project is to simulate cryogenic processes for CO2 capture from a variety of mixtures and to experimentally verify and optimise the technological solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Inglezakis

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

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Metal-based nanocomposites hyper-activity in heterogeneous non-catalytic and catalytic reactions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project aims to demonstrate that certain efficiency limits and conventional rules of stoichiometry can be broken and engineered to deliver cost-effective solutions for current challenges in water reclamation and environmental remediation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Inglezakis, Dr D Neagu

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

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Green Circular Economy using Hydrogen Derivatives

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The UK currently imports all its copper, nickel, cobalt, and a variety of other critical metals from overseas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Roy, Dr E Brightman

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

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Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

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Nanocellulose as a Sustainable Electrolyte for Electrochemical Energy Conversion

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) can convert renewable energy into green hydrogen, whilst polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) convert hydrogen into electrical power. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

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Designing the properties of renewable plastics

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The world relies on the availability of cheap and plentiful plastics, which can have a wide range of functionalities and applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr K Johnston

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

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Modelling exsolution: materials design for sustainable energy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

One of the primary challenges for the global community is the supply of plentiful and affordable energy, moving the world away from dependence on fossil fuels by providing green alternatives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr D Neagu

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

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What makes particle packings stable? Explaining and engineering random loose packing

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

How particles pack together to make stable structures is a puzzle that has been addressed by many illustrious scientists and engineers, including Kepler, Coulomb and James Clerk Maxwell. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Haw, Dr P Mulheran

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

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Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical engineering will be critical to countering many global threats over thee next decades, in particular climate change, but also challenges in public health, resource sustainability, innovation in manufacturing, and secure food and energy supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Haw

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

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Design and control of nanoparticle structuring and self-organisation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Nature forms many materials which possess intricate structures on length scales from nanometres to many microns, which are important in applications ranging from biological systems to porous materials for energy storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Lue

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

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Investigation of crystal formation in pharmaceutical crystallisation processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Formation of crystals is a crucial part of many manufacturing processes in industries including pharmaceuticals, foods, chemicals and advanced materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr M Haw

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

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Valorisation of wet biomass wastes with carbon dioxide for sustainable fuel productions

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The global wet organic waste production increases over years. It is recognised that the development of alternative, cleaner sources of fuels from wet biomass waste can help to secure energy sources and address environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Li, Dr L Lue

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

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Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Redox flow batteries (RFB) are a type of electrochemical energy storage device where electrical energy is stored via chemical “reduction and oxidation” reactions in a liquid electrolyte. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

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

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Novel porous materials for Carbon Capture Applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

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

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Hydrogen production from electrolysis of waste biomass

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Established water electrolysis technologies rely on valuable high-purity water which adds significant demand pressure to worldwide resources needed for drinking water, irrigation and sanitation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Brightman

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

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The automated construction of thermodynamic models for complex mixtures

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Process design requires accurate and reliable thermodynamic data for multicomponent mixtures in the system over a wide range conditions (e.g., solvents, impurity concentrations, temperatures, pressures) which are often missing, especially for new compounds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Lue

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

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Catalytic reforming of syngas hydrocarbons to maximise hydrogen production

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Hydrogen is an energy source of the future. It is imperative to develop competitive hydrogen production technology from renewable sources such as biomass. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Li

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

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Thermally driven flows in solidification processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words). With this project, we propose a numerical investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of an advancing solidification front with thermally-driven convection in the melt. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lappa

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

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We have 43 University of Strathclyde Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Strathclyde Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 43 University of Strathclyde Chemical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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