Chemistry and chemical engineering research courses

Get involved in research that focuses on solving global grand challenges such as energy, water, environment, healthcare and food.

What we are researching

Connected plants of the future

Energy and materials

Health and food

Formulation and healthcare engineering

Information and process systems engineering

Sustainable energy and materials

Sustainable water and wastewater processing

Sonochemistry ultrasonics

Studentships

Freeform Reversible Embedding of Suspended Hydrogel (FRESH) additive manufacturing of sustainable porous calcium phosphate scaffolds for hard tissue engineering

Funding information:

Fully-funded studentship opportunities covering home and international university fees, additional research training, travel funds and UKRI standard rate (£21,805 for 2026/27 academic year).

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Taking the forever out of forever chemicals – destruction of per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in mixed matrices

Funding information:

UKRI standard stipend and home fees covered.

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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

Researcher Development Programme

Frequently asked questions about doing a PhD

What our students say

Marie Enfrin

Chemical and Process Engineering PhD

I published four well-received peer-reviewed papers during my thesis and presented the key results at several industry workshops, academic conferences and media interviews in the UK and Australia.

Dr Alan Millington

Chemical Engineering PhD

The confidence I got from realising that I could learn at this level was important. I also became more independent because I had to manage living on a budget and sharing accommodation with other people.