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Loughborough University

PhD in Circular Bio-Textile Manufacturing for Sustainable Fashion Loughborough University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Self-funded PhD project. No stipend or tuition coverage is mentioned.

Deadline

Dec 30, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Loughborough University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biotechnology
Biology
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Engineering
Textile Engineering
Sustainable Fashion
Circular Economy

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About this position

PhD opportunity at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom on circular bio-textile manufacturing for sustainable fashion.

The project, titled “From Waste to Wardrobe: Circular Bio-Textile Manufacturing for Sustainable Fashion”, explores how textile, agricultural, and municipal waste can be converted into sustainable textile fibres and materials. The research sits at the intersection of materials science, polymer science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, textile engineering, and the circular economy.

Key topics include bacterial cellulose production, regenerated cellulose fibres, sustainable natural dyes, textile waste valorisation, wet fibre spinning, circular manufacturing, and sustainable fashion and biomaterials.

Eligibility: applicants should have at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Fashion/Textiles, or a related discipline. A relevant Master’s degree and/or research experience is an advantage.

Funding: this is a self-funded PhD project.

Supervisor: Dr Sameer Rahatekar. Project reference: SF-SR-2026-2.

Deadline: 30 December 2026.

How to apply: submit an application through Loughborough University, quote the project reference, and use the direct application link provided in the post. Project enquiries can be sent to the supervisor email listed.

Funding details

Self-funded PhD project. No stipend or tuition coverage is mentioned.

What's required

Applicants should have at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent in Science, Technology, Fashion/Textiles or a related discipline. A relevant Master’s degree and/or research experience is an advantage.

How to apply

Apply directly through Loughborough University and quote project reference SF-SR-2026-2 in your application. Use the direct application link provided and contact the supervisor for project enquiries if needed.

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