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

Numerical study of the explosion characteristics and potential mitigation measures of ammonia in air

Funding information:

Home/UK fees covered, plus UKRI Standard Stipend p/a, currently at £19,237 for 2024-25.

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PhD studentship in single cell mass spectrometry: using accelerators and water cluster ion beams to fight cancer and infectious diseases

Funding information:

UKRI standard stipend and home fees with a generous funding allocation for research training support. 

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Advanced materials for CO2 conversion to methanol

Funding information:

We are offering the UKRI standard stipend per year for full 3.5 years. In addition, a research, training and support grant of £3,000 over the project is also offered. Full home or overseas tuition fees (as applicable) will be 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

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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.