Research courses

The majority of our PhD students have a first degree in engineering or mathematics, but several projects are suitable for students with a degree in another discipline.

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What we are researching

Within our department we have the following five overarching research themes:

Energy and materials

Formulation and products

Health and food

Water processing technology

Digital and process innovation

Research groups and centres

We also have a number of research areas being worked on by our research centres and groups.

Advanced process intensification

Connected plants

Sonochemistry ultrasonics

Osmosis research and applications

Our course

If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, please look at the interests of our Department's research and get in contact with an academic.

Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

Studentships

Waste and biomass valorisation PhDs

Funding information:

UKRI stipend (e.g. £16,062 for 2022/23) Home fees covered (UK candidates only) £3,000 Research Training Support Grant £3,000 Bench fees

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Environmental remediation of persistent organic pollutants, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances

Funding information:

UKRI stipend (e.g. £16,062 for 2022/23), home fees covered (for students with UK, EU pre-settled or settled status or indefinite leave to remain), £3,000 Research Training Support Grant and £3,000 Bench fees.

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Optimisation and system design for bespoke dual function materials for direct air carbon capture and utilisation

Funding information:

Full tuition fee waiver p.a. (UK and international students) and stipend at UKRI rates p.a. (currently at £15,609). Excellent international students are encouraged to apply, and full funding can be obtained depending on the quality of the application.

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Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.

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Doctoral College

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Researcher Development Programme

What our students say

Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.

I have access to a large range of ultrasonic equipment, and also fantastic bio-labs where I conduct my bacterial research.

Katie Costello, Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

I’ve been able to improve my entrepreneurial skills and develop a ‘green’ business idea which has gone through to the final round of an EU Project award, where I will have to pitch to investors.

Ioannis Kalargaris, Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD