PhD in Carbon Assessment: This scholarship offers a fully-funded PhD opportunity focused on innovative research aimed at converting CO₂ and waste plastics into platform chemicals and materials, contributing to global carbon neutrality targets.
PhD in Carbon Assessment of Transforming CO₂ and Waste Plastics into Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals
Designation
PhD Studentship in Chemical and Process Engineering
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Number of Places | 1 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Funding | Home fee, Stipend |
| Opens | Tuesday, 25 February 2025 |
| Deadline | Wednesday, 30 April 2025 |
| Proposed Start Date | 1 October 2025 |
| Location | Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK |
Research Area
- Carbon neutrality and sustainable fuel production
- Conversions of CO₂ and waste plastics into chemicals
- Quantum Mechanics-based atomistic simulations
- Reaction mechanisms over catalyst surfaces
Eligibility/Qualification
- Achieved or predicted first-class or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or an equivalent qualification at Master’s level.
- Experience in Computational Modelling using Density Functional Theory on reaction mechanisms is advantageous.
Description
This PhD project aims to address the challenge of achieving carbon neutrality by examining alternative raw materials, such as biomass and waste plastics. The research focuses on developing a carbon mapping strategy for converting CO₂ and plastics into sustainable fuels and chemicals, employing both modeling and experimental validation techniques. As part of a UKRI funded Future Leader Fellowship, the studentship offers the opportunity to collaborate with PDRAs, other PhD students, and academics while also engaging in national and international conferences. Internally, students will work towards obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Development to enhance their skills and career prospects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the university’s application portal and can contact the department for specific details regarding the process.
Last Date for Apply
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
For more information or to submit your application, please reach out to chemeng-pg-admissions@strath.ac.uk.
