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.

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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

Preparation and reactivity of unsupported nickel-lewis acid complexes

Funding information:

UKRI stipend £20,780

AMR-detecting wound sensors: sensor arrays to diagnose beta-lactamase activity in a wound

Funding information:

UKRI standard stipend (£20,780) UK home fees covered.

Sustainable bioactive 3D scaffolds for bone regeneration prepared via 3D printing: manufacturing, bioactivity and biocompatibility

Funding information:

UKRI stipend £20,780.

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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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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.

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Explore our chemical engineering facilities such as the Fluor Pilot Plant and chemistry facilities including the Joseph Kenyon Laboratory.

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Chemical and Process Engineering Research PhD

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