Chemical Engineering (nuclear) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 Chemical Engineering (nuclear) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Developing thermodynamic models for predicting the long-term safety performance of cement-based wasteforms for encapsulation of low-level nuclear waste

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded 4 year PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Ke, Prof A Heath

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

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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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Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Spent Nuclear Fuel: Its Behaviour During Geological Disposal

Lancaster University School of Engineering

The expected remaining lifetime of the UK’s Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors (AGRs) will result in the generation of ~5,000t of AGR Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF). Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Boxall, Prof M Joyce

31 May 2024 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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Fully-funded PhD Studentship in The Corrosion of Magnox Spent Nuclear Fuel

Lancaster University School of Engineering

The safe storage of the UK’s nuclear legacy is one of the key aims for Sellafield. Part of that legacy, Magnox reactors were fuelled using uranium metal rods clad in a magnesium-aluminium alloy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Boxall, Dr F Andrieux

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

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Geochemical Controls on Radionuclide Transport and Fate in Sedimentary Rock – A combined experimental and modelling study

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Context. The UK has been generating electricity from nuclear power for over sixty years. Consequently, the safe disposal of the UK’s existing ~750,000 m3 of radioactive waste is a clear priority. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Shaw, Prof K Morris, Dr LL Abrahamsen-Mills

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

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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

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

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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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Understanding Performance in Co and Fe-Based Alloys under Nuclear Plant-Relevant Conditions

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We offer an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, exploring galling performance in Co- and Fe-Based Alloys for nuclear plants. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Scenini

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

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Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Disposal MOX for Immobilisation of the UK’s Plutonium Inventory: A Study of Its Fabrication and Stability under Geological Disposal Conditions

Lancaster University School of Engineering

The UK has a substantial inventory of separated plutonium from its historical reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel. The Government’s preferred option for this is re-use as a Mixed uranium-plutonium OXide (MOX) fuel. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Boxall, Dr B Robinson

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

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Prediction of Non-Spherical Particle Interaction and Agglomeration in Pipe Flows for Nuclear Waste Management Applications

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The LIFD Centre for Doctoral Training in Fluid Dynamics is now recruiting to this fantastic PhD opportunity in partnership with Sellafield Ltd. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Prof J Peakall, Prof T Hunter

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Nuclear fission power currently accounts for 20% of UK energy production, making it a key low-carbon energy source for reducing greenhouse gases and meeting the governments New-Zero target by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Abram, Dr JB Buckley, Dr R Harrison

Year round applications 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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Laser spectroscopy of isotopes for nuclear environments

The University of Manchester Photon Science Institute

Measurements of isotopes and isotope ratios are important in many areas of science and engineering including the nuclear industry, nuclear forensics, environmental sciences and also in medicine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Martin, Prof K Flanagan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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We have 31 Chemical Engineering (nuclear) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chemical Engineering (nuclear) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 Chemical Engineering (nuclear) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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