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🎓 Environmental Engineering PhDs

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…

1657+ citations · h21
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Nano-enabled detection and risk communication of microplastics in ASEAN food chains
Monash University Malaysia Dr Athirah Bakhtiar 🎓 Environmental Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering

Develop novel nanomaterial-based sensors to detect microplastics in the ASEAN food chain and use digital media analytics to design effective public risk communication strategies. Explore integrated scientific and behavi…

Microplastic pollution poses significant risks to food safety and public health across ASEAN countries. This research provides critical too…

723+ citations · h15
Nanotechnology Medication Safety
Funded PhD: Breaking down barriers: A seascape-ecological framework to define connectivity in marine systems
University of Bristol Dr Hugo Harrison; Dr Fanny Monteiro; Dr Luisa Fontoura; Dr Mana Mbui 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Biophysics Deadline: 19 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Bristol developing modelling frameworks to understand connectivity and dispersal in marine ecosystems under changing environmental conditions.

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 …

Establishing an Isotope Toolkit for Saline Groundwaters (IT4SG)
University of Glasgow Prof Fin Stuart 🎓 Environmental Chemistry 🎓 Environmental Engineering Deadline: 18 May 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Glasgow developing isotopic techniques to characterise saline groundwaters for nuclear waste disposal and hydrogeological modelling.

Understanding evolving wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Dr Zakary Campbell-Lochrie 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Climate Science Deadline: 10 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at the University of Edinburgh investigating wildfire risk and resilience in Scotland using mixed methods, modelling, and stakeholder analysis.

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.

Parameterising wakes for oceanographic models
Loughborough University Dr Charlie Lloyd, Prof Robert Dorrell, Dr Majid Bastankhah, Dr Michela De Dominicis 🎓 Applied Mathematics 🎓 Energy Technologies Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

PhD project focused on developing advanced parameterisations of offshore wind turbine wakes for oceanographic models, combining CFD simulations and marine modelling to understand environmental impacts of large-scale win…

Empty homes in the UK: Systemic drivers, impacts, and opportunities to reconcile social and ecological targets.
King’s College London Dr Anna Pagani 🎓 Architecture 🎓 Civil Engineering Deadline: 15 May 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year interdisciplinary PhD at King’s College London investigating the systemic drivers and impacts of empty homes in the UK, combining social, environmental, and engineering perspectives.

Steel recycling in a circular economy: modelling future scrap flows, quality, and technologies for improving electric arc furnace steelmaking (UK/US/EU)
University College London Dr Lukas Gast 🎓 Built Environment 🎓 Energy Technologies Deadline: 19 Jun 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year PhD at UCL investigating steel recycling, scrap quality, and recycling technologies to improve electric arc furnace steelmaking in UK, US, and EU contexts.