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PhD Studentship in Multi-Length-Scale Characterisation of Critical Materials for Optimised Extraction and Recycling University College London in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded for 4 years. Stipend is approximately £23,805 per annum plus UK fees. Funding covers UK-equivalent tuition fees only; overseas students may apply if they can cover the difference between UK and overseas tuition fees themselves.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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University College London

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Computer Science
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Artificial Intelligence
Imaging Science
Process Engineering
Material Characterization
Image Reconstruction
Ct Imaging
Physics

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About this position

PhD Studentship at University College London (UCL), Department of Chemical Engineering

This funded PhD project focuses on the multi-length-scale characterisation of critical materials for more efficient extraction and recycling. The research sits at the intersection of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry, with a strong emphasis on advanced imaging, correlative microscopy, and data-driven analysis.

The project will use X-ray computed tomography and related imaging methods to study the internal structure, chemistry, and evolution of critical materials from both primary sources and end-of-life products. It also includes the use of AI for image recognition and reconstruction, with access to UCL’s advanced imaging facilities and possible beamtime at national synchrotron and large-scale facilities.

The studentship is supervised by Dr Francesco Iacoviello and Dr Vassilis Charitopoulos. The wider systems context includes critical mineral supply, decarbonisation, and resource security, making this a strong fit for applicants interested in sustainable materials processing and recycling.

Funding: fully funded for 4 years, with a stipend of about £23,805 per year plus UK fees. Overseas applicants may apply if they can cover the difference between UK and overseas tuition fees.

Eligibility: applicants should hold or expect a first-class MEng or MSc (or equivalent). Backgrounds in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics/applied physics, chemistry, earth sciences, or related interdisciplinary STEM fields are welcome. Experience with tomography, electron microscopy, image analysis, programming, materials processing, or mineral/battery systems is helpful but not required.

How to apply: submit your application via the UCL eVision portal. Nominate Dr Francesco Iacoviello as supervisor and include a statement of interest. Informal enquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Deadline: 2026-11-01.

Funding details

Fully funded for 4 years. Stipend is approximately £23,805 per annum plus UK fees. Funding covers UK-equivalent tuition fees only; overseas students may apply if they can cover the difference between UK and overseas tuition fees themselves.

What's required

Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a first-class degree at MEng or MSc level, or an equivalent qualification. Suitable backgrounds include Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and other related interdisciplinary STEM fields. Prior experience in X-ray imaging or tomography, electron microscopy, image analysis or programming, materials processing, or mineral and battery systems is welcome but not essential.

How to apply

Apply through the UCL eVision portal using the provided application link. Nominate Dr Francesco Iacoviello as supervisor and include a statement of interest. For informal enquiries, email [email protected].

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