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6 Active PhDs

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Prediction of Forever Chemical Concentrations in Drinking Water Treatment Systems
Cranfield University Dr I Carra 🎓 Analytical Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Develop a predictive model to forecast PFAS concentrations in drinking water treatment systems. Focus on optimizing granular activated carbon filters to reduce costs and support regulatory compliance. Gain valuable expe…

This research targets a critical environmental and public health challenge by improving PFAS removal from drinking water. The project suppo…

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Prediction of forever chemical concentrations in real-world drinking water treatment systems
Cranfield University Dr Irene Carra 🎓 Chemistry 🎓 Engineering

Develop a predictive model to forecast PFAS behaviour in granular activated carbon filters, enabling water utilities to optimize treatment processes. Collaborate with leading water companies and EPSRC in a fully funded …

This research delivers tools to reduce operational costs and environmental impact in water treatment by optimizing PFAS removal. It support…

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Granular Activated Carbon Water Treatment Environmental Chemistry
Mitigation of radiation and hydrogen damage with laser peening through multiscale modelling
Cranfield University Dr Gustavo Castelluccio Deadline: 29 Apr 2026

Explore innovative modelling techniques to improve material resilience against radiation and hydrogen damage. Develop predictive tools using crystal plasticity and multiscale approaches for next-generation fusion materi…

This research addresses critical material degradation challenges hindering fusion energy development, aiming to extend component lifetimes …

Fusion Energy Shock Laser Peening Material Degradation Hydrogen Embrittlement
The benefits of applying innovative technology in drinking water treatment - PhD
Cranfield University Prof Peter Jarvis; Prof Bruce Jefferson 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 01 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University investigating innovative water treatment technologies to address emerging contaminants and improve sustainability and cost efficiency.

Reinforcing nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity gain - PhD
Cranfield University Dr Tao Lyu 🎓 Climate Science 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University exploring nature-based solutions for nutrient control and biodiversity. Combines wetland field studies, lab analysis, and modelling to develop sustainable, low-carbon wastewater …

Advancing Structured m-MOFs for Enhanced Carbon Capture and Removal in Industrial Applications - PhD
Cranfield University Dr A Nabavi 🎓 Bioengineering 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 06 May 2026

Fully funded PhD at Cranfield University on MOF-based carbon capture combining experimental work and CFD modelling to develop scalable industrial decarbonisation solutions.