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PhD Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage for Clean Energy
University of Sydney Prof. Francois Aguey-Zinsou 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering

Explore the development of novel hydrogen storage materials for clean energy applications. Join a world-class team at the University of Sydney to advance technologies critical for sustainable energy and decarbonization.

The research addresses the urgent global need for efficient hydrogen storage to enable widespread renewable energy deployment and combat cl…

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Hydrogen technologies Storage Fuel cells Electrolyzers
Microwave Catalysis for Sustainable Solvent Production from Waste Carbon Resources
Queen Mary University of London Dr Michael Jie 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemistry

Explore microwave-driven catalytic processes to convert waste carbon resources into sustainable solvents. Investigate catalyst performance and process optimization in a multidisciplinary project with industrial collabor…

This research develops sustainable, circular production routes for pharmaceutical solvents, reducing reliance on fossil-derived solvents an…

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Microwave Catalysis and Chemistry Hydrogen technology Plastic waste upcycling CO2 utilization
Chemical and Electrochemical Deposition of 2D Boron Nitride Nanomaterial Films
University of Southampton Professor Andrew Hector 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Electronic Engineering

Explore chemical and electrochemical techniques to grow 2D boron nitride insulating films for advanced semiconductor devices. Investigate their integration with 2D semiconductors and applications in neuromorphic computi…

Developing reliable methods to grow insulating 2D boron nitride films is vital for fabricating next-generation semiconductor devices with i…

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Chemistry
Chemical and Electrochemical Deposition of 2D Boron Nitride Nanomaterial Films
University of Southampton Prof Andrew Hector 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Electronic Engineering

Explore the electrochemical and chemical deposition of 2D boron nitride films and their use as insulating substrates for semiconductor devices. Investigate novel growth techniques and their impact on material properties…

This research advances scalable methods to produce high-quality 2D insulating films crucial for next-generation semiconductor devices. By e…

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Nuclear Physics Many-body Physics Nuclear Theory Quantum Computing
Enhanced Recovery and Purification of Lipophilic Bioactives from Microalgae
Monash University Malaysia Prof Eng Seng Chan, Dr Wail Gourich, Dr Siti Hanifah Adiiba 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Biochemistry Deadline: 31 Dec 2026

Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on improving extraction and purification of bioactive compounds from microalgae for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

Lipid Profiling of Microalgae for Nutraceutical Applications
Monash University Malaysia Dr Yee Ying Lee, Assoc Prof Wee Sim Choo, Dr Charanjit Kaur 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Biochemistry Deadline: 30 May 2026

Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Food Production, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry Funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on microalgae lipid profiling for…

Solar-Driven Co-Production of Hydrogen and Green Chemicals via Photoelectrochemical Systems
Monash University Malaysia Prof Meng Nan Chong, Dr Yaw Chong Siang 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering Deadline: 04 May 2026

PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on solar-driven hydrogen production and green chemical co-production using advanced photoelectrochemical systems.

Optimisation of Polymer Flooding Strategy During the Energy Transition
Heriot-Watt University Dr Alan Beteta; Prof Ken Sorbie 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 24 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD using simulation and modelling to optimise polymer flooding for improved oil recovery and reduced carbon emissions.

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.

Optimisation of thermomechanical ageing processing: influence of quenching and pre-ageing on the performance of high strength 6xxx aluminium alloys
The University of Manchester Prof X Zhou 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Physics Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

This PhD investigates the optimisation of thermomechanical ageing in high-strength 6xxx aluminium alloys, focusing on quenching and pre-ageing effects on microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance,…

Development of Solid-State Composites for Safe and Efficient Hydrogen Storage
The University of Manchester Peng Gong, Philip Withers, James Robson, David Knowles 🎓 Applied Chemistry 🎓 Chemical Engineering

PhD at the University of Manchester focused on developing advanced solid-state materials for hydrogen storage. Combines materials engineering and chemistry to improve storage efficiency, safety, and performance for clea…