Physical Chemistry (property) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Physical Chemistry (property) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design

University of Warwick Department of Chemistry

A fully funded 4-year PhD project in property-driven generative machine learning for tailored materials design is available with a flexible 2023-2024 start date. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R J Maurer

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

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Design magnetoelectric nanoparticles with outstanding physical property for biomedical applications

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENP) are multiferroic materials with magnetic and electric properties coupled together. The coupling allows direct control of ferroelectricity using an external magnetic field or vice-versa. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position in multiscale modelling of polymer composites is available in the group of Professor Carbone at the University of Manchester from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

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

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New materials for solar cells

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

We have a vacancy for a PhD student to work on the synthesis and characterisation of new materials for solar cells. Hybrid lead halide perovskites are attracting considerable interest due to their potential as photovoltaic materials for solar cells with very high efficiencies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Vaqueiro

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

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Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ionising radiation is a part and parcel of nuclear energy production, medical radiotherapy and radiography, space exploration and security screening. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Dr A Baidak

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

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Investigation into the Impact of Material Properties on the Gas Transport Behaviour of Polyolefin Materials

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

The sustainable use of polymeric materials is underpinned by ensuring long service life in all industries and applications. Understanding durability requires research into the effects of both manufacturing methods and environmental storage conditions on the material properties and performance over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Whiting, Dr JB Bone

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

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

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

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

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

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

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

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

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

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

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

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Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

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

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

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

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

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

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

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Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows the creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One- atom-thick crystals now comprise a large family of these materials, collectively covering a comprehensive range of features and numerous intrigue scientific challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams

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

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Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

The Cliffe group at the University of Nottingham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our research team on a 4 year PhD Scholarship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cliffe

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

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Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 13 Physical Chemistry (property) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physical Chemistry (property) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 Physical Chemistry (property) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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