University of Liverpool Physical Chemistry PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr A Katsoulidis

New porous materials are important for advances in key technologies such as carbon dioxide sequestration and storage or catalysts for clean manufacturing. Read more

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

Simulating Dynamic Battery Interfaces: In Search of Next Generation Lithium Batteries

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof LH Hardwick

Improving battery technologies is essential to power the next generation of electric vehicles, and for future energy storage systems that will facilitate the transition to net-zero. Read more

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

Antifouling membranes for sustainable water purification and desalination

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr HN Ng

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

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

Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

Supervisors: Prof F Blanc, Dr M Dyer

This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. Read more

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

High-Throughput Soft Matter Characterisation for Formulation Discovery

Supervisors: Dr WS Sharratt, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr V Kurlin

Direct Ink Writing (DIW), extrusion-based 3D printing, is a rapidly developing processing technique for additive manufacturing of advanced, functional materials into complex designs. Read more

12 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

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

Development of NMR Methods for the Study of Dynamics in Solids

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

One fully funded PhD studentship is available in the area of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of solids. The position is available for 42-months starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Blanc

Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Read more

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Electrochemically switchable materials down to the single molecule level

Supervisor: Prof R Nichols

This project will study the electrochemical properties of materials down to the single molecule level and it will investigate how electrochemical (redox state) switching of the molecules can change useful materials properties. Read more

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

Digital Routes to Next Generation Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr B Peng

A key technology in the drive towards net-zero emissions is the production of green hydrogen by electrolysis powered by renewable energy. Read more

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

High-throughput discovery of new materials as functional coatings on glass for net-zero applications

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr T Manning, Dr R Potter, Prof P R Chalker

This studentship will develop and implement a high-throughput magnetron sputtering workflow for optoelectronic materials discovery as thin film coatings on glass. Read more

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

Computational exploration of substrates and interfaces for thin film solar cells

Supervisors: Dr M Dyer, Dr T Manning

To address the challenge of net-zero carbon a diverse energy generation landscape is required of which photovoltaics (PV) is a major constituent. Read more

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

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Technologies

The experimental discovery of new inorganic materials shows us how crystal structure and chemical composition control physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr LD Daniels, Dr J Claridge

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Automated Powder Coating Platform for Long-Life Lithium-ion Batteries

Supervisor: Prof L Hardwick

Li-ion cells age due to unstable electrode interfaces. To maintain cycle-life, coatings are applied to active materials to mitigate against degradation processes. Read more

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

Predictive molecular models of high-performance elastomers in demanding environments

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

High-performance elastomers enable some of the most sophisticated modern technology. They are designed to operate in the often-punishing environments such as those encountered in aerospace industries. Read more

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

High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

The discovery of new functional materials to drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and a myriad of other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge. Read more

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Microbial Induced Electrochemistry at the Local Site and Single Cell Level

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr A Vezzoli

Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC) is a serious economic problem with an estimate worldwide cost of $113 Bn every year. MIC impacts a very wide range of industries, from power plants to construction, and even the health of humans with implants or protheses. Read more

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

Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

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

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

A 3D-Printed Blood-Brain-Barrier-on-a-Chip for Agrochemical Permeability Studies – CASE Studentship

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates the flow of material between the bloodstream and the brain. One of the big problems faced by a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals, is understanding how compounds interact with and cross this barrier. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Forth, Dr D Dickens

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

Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

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

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

Engineered nanomaterials for safe sustainable water purification

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

Access to clean drinking water and sanitation has seen substantial progress in recent time, however there is still a large part of the global population, that live mostly in rural settings, that lack this basic necessity. Read more

Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa

3D printing of nanocomposite drug delivery platforms

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

Hydrogel-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has garnered significant interest in various biomedical fields like tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and personalized medicine. Read more

Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa