We have 21 Food Production PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Tanino, Prof D Pokrajac

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

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Addressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production.

University of Rhode Island Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science

About the Project. The Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis) is a high value marine species in the Northeastern US. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Suckling

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

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Integrative approach to valorise vegetable waste

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

The FAO estimates that around one third of all food produced worldwide is not consumed, which represents around 1.3 billion tons per year, and is wasted throughout the whole food chain, from farmers to consumers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Oruna-Concha, Prof L Methven

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

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Decarbonisation of the Food System

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

As the world transitions to a low carbon economic system, dramatic changes will be required across the all sectors. The food system, which is currently estimated to be responsible for 20-30% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is one where particular urgency is required. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

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

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Modulation of fortified foods for older adults

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Protein requirements increase with age as protein can help minimise sarcopenia and improve immunity. However protein fortified foods are often poorly accepted by older adults and can lead to numerous negative sensory attributes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Methven, Dr S Lignou

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

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Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

This project aims to investigate polyphenol binding to lipid membrane surfaces with a view to understanding how polyphenol structure and aggregation within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affects the bioavailability of these nutraceuticals. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R A Frazier, Dr R Green

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

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We have 21 Food Production PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Food Production PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Food Production PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Impact of grain roughness on porous media flows under conditions relevant to the subsurface

Addressing key challenges in expanding green sea urchin production.

Integrative approach to valorise vegetable waste

Decarbonisation of the Food System

Modulation of fortified foods for older adults

Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes

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