Yiannis Moustakis

PhD studentship in sustainable energy at Imperial College London through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Grantham Institute - Climate Change and the Environment. This funded opportunity is aimed at candidates with a degree in an Engineering or Science discipline who want to pursue research in sustainable energy , energy systems , low-carbon technologies , energy economics and policy , energy transmission and storage , sustainable transport , synthetic fuels , urban energy systems , and related data-driven approaches. Funding : 3.5 years of support, including an annual stipend of £23,805, home tuition fees covered up to £5,238 per year (UKRI home fee level), and £5,000 for allowable research expenses. The post is open to both home and international students, but international applicants must arrange additional funding for the tuition fee difference. How it works : applicants should first identify an academic supervisor in the department and email them a cover letter and CV. A full PhD application is not required at this initial stage. Deadline : final date to approach a supervisor is 25 May 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact supervisors as early as possible. Institution : Imperial College London.

Imperial College London is offering a fully funded PhD position in the field of climate action, focusing on carbon dioxide removal and its sustainable implementation. The research aims to address whether carbon dioxide removal can help meet Paris Agreement targets without harming food, water, and biodiversity. The successful candidate will join the Civil and Environmental Engineering department, working under Assistant Professor Yiannis Moustakis, an expert in surface hydrology. This opportunity places students at the heart of policy-relevant research, utilizing cutting-edge models and big data to design fair and sustainable solutions for climate challenges. The research group is vibrant and interdisciplinary, with a strong emphasis on hydrology, ecosystems, and environmental engineering. The project is ideal for candidates passionate about climate science, sustainability, and the intersection of technology and policy. Eligibility is limited to home students (UK), and applicants should have a background in environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines. The position is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified. No explicit GPA or language test requirements are mentioned, but a strong academic record and motivation for climate action research are expected. To apply, candidates should reach out to Yiannis Moustakis and follow the application link for further instructions. This is a unique chance to contribute to impactful climate research at one of the world's leading institutions.