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University Of Strathclyde

Fully Funded PhD in Optimising Energy Conversion in a Plasma Boiler through Molecular Modelling University of Strathclyde in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded for Home/UK students: covers fees and stipend. International students may need to cover the fee difference from other sources. The project is 3 years in duration and includes placements with the industrial partner Biaco.

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Expired

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University Of Strathclyde

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Molecular Modeling
Process Engineering
Sustainable Energy
Energy Conversion
Charge Transfer
Physics

About this position

PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde in Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering focused on optimising energy conversion in a plasma boiler through molecular modelling.

This is an industry-driven, fully funded PhD project supervised by Miguel Jorge and Edward Brightman in collaboration with Biaco, a UK energy company developing low-carbon plasma heating technology. The research will use state-of-the-art molecular modelling to study chemical reaction pathways, energy production mechanisms, electrode-interface interactions, charge transfer processes, and material degradation pathways. The project also aims to feed molecular-scale insights into a macroscopic model of the full system to support predictive control and improved lifetime of the boiler.

Funding: Home/UK students receive fee coverage and a stipend. International students may need to cover the fee difference from other sources. The project lasts 3 years and includes placements with the company.

Eligibility: Applicants should have or expect to achieve at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline and should be highly motivated for multidisciplinary research.

Application: Prepare a CV, motivation letter, degree certificates/transcripts, and two reference letters. The opportunity is listed with a deadline of 27 July 2026 and a start window of Oct 2026 - Sep 2027.

Research keywords: molecular modelling, chemical engineering, process engineering, plasma boiler, energy conversion, sustainable energy, electrode interfaces, charge transfer, material degradation, industrial collaboration.

Funding details

Fully funded for Home/UK students: covers fees and stipend. International students may need to cover the fee difference from other sources. The project is 3 years in duration and includes placements with the industrial partner Biaco.

What's required

Applicants should have or expect to achieve at least a 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline and be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research. The project is suitable for students interested in curiosity-driven research, sustainable energy, and industrial collaboration.

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Energy Engineering

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