Whether you’re looking to begin an academic career or want to develop your skills and expertise for a career in industry, studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.
As well as a lead supervisor who’ll provide guidance and support on your project, you’ll be associated with one or more of our research groups, a small community with whom you’ll interact on a daily basis.
Top 100
University for Chemical Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020
Research in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Plastics have become indispensable to modern life, yet they are a growing environmental problem. We want to achieve a sustainable, clean method of hydrogen production from waste plastics.
You’ll benefit from our close working relationships with a large number of key companies and academic institutions in the UK and overseas. You’ll have the opportunity to attend industry talks, seminars and conferences where you’ll meet and network with colleagues from industry and academia.
Our graduates have secured positions with organisations including, among others: AECOM, British Library, GE Global Research and Honeywell.
