Chemical and process engineering

Chemical engineers are transforming industries and the world we live in – from creating new biodegradable plastics and improving recycling methods, to developing more cost-effective drugs.

A degree in chemical engineering will inspire and challenge you to cultivate pioneering solutions to global problems.

Surrey’s £1.7 million chemical engineering facility also makes us one of the few universities in the world where you can experience operating a complete chemical engineering process.

Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

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Studentships

Development of microbial self-powered biosensor for water quality monitoring

Funding information:
The funding package for this studentship award is as follows:   Full UK/EU tuition fee  Stipend at £15,285 p.a. (2020/21)    RTSG of £1,000 p.a.   Personal Computer (provided by the department) 
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Tracking plastic particles and co-contaminants in biological tissues

Funding information:
Full UK tuition fees (£4,407), stipend (£15,285) and RTSG (£1,000) p.a. for 36 months at the full-time rate, 72 months part-time.
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Developing dual function materials for integrated CO2 capture and utilisation

Funding information:
The funds will support a student at home tuition fee rates for 3 years, with the stipend at the UKRI standard level. 
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Students and graduates

Adam Cole

PhD Chemical and Process Engineering

My work looks at the damage done to DNA by radiation and how that DNA repairs itself.

My work looks at the damage done to DNA by radiation and how that DNA repairs itself.

Estelle le Saché

Chemical and Process Engineering Research

“I’m now finishing the first year of my PhD and I have already filed a patent application covering the intellectual property of the novel materials I’ve developed.”

“I’m now finishing the first year of my PhD and I have already filed a patent application covering the intellectual property of the novel materials I’ve developed.”

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