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
PhD projects in collaboration with industry on battery manufacturing and modelling
Funding information:
Fully funded with home fees covered and living stipend provided.System optimisation and decision-support for optimal future biorefineries and bioeconomy towards a net-zero UK
Funding information:
UKRI stipend (e.g. £15,609 2021/22) Home fees covered (UK candidates only) £3,000 Research Training Support Grant £3,000 Bench feesIntegrated carbon dioxide capture and utilisation
Funding information:
The project will fund UK/EU fees and a stipend to cover cost of living.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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