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.
What we are researching
Within our department we have the following five overarching research themes:
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
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.
Studentships
Integrated carbon dioxide capture and utilisation
Funding information:
The project will fund UK/EU fees and a stipend to cover cost of living.In-silico analysis of tissue specificity of dermal exposure, deposition and absorption kinetics
Funding information:
It will cover the tuition fee at UK/EU level, and provide a PhD stipend (c. £18,000 per annum), as well as generous budget for training.HTC process water treatment for the design and improvement of a renewable fuel production process
Funding information:
Home/EUThe successful candidate will receive a generous Stipend up to £25,000* per annum.This project is part funded by Antaco. Antaco has pioneered an innovative, organic waste management solution that is able to convert organic waste efficiently into a carbon neutral solid biofuel. Inventive and forward-thinking, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, and achieving notable results. Antaco is amongst the highest achieving Cleantech companies in the UK, having been voted top UK and EU Cleantech start-up by Climate-KIC and the European Institute of Technology and Innovation.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.
What our students say
Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.
Facilities
We have a £1.7m chemical engineering facility which includes a fully operational process plant.
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