
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
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 feesEnvironmental 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.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.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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