PhD in Chemistry

Department of Chemistry has three core research themes, supported by major external funders and strong industrial engagement. All themes are underpinned by the Laboratory-to-Fabrication (Lab2Fab) and the Centre for Analytical Science./nChemistry for Health (Contact: Paul Roach - [email protected])/nResearch focuses on sustainable routes to next-generation pharmaceuticals and biologics, advancing health and wellbeing through: chemical synthesis; biomaterials; drug discovery and medicinal chemistry; disease modelling; biosensing, imaging and metabolomics./nEnergy and Sustainability (Contact: Simon Kondrat - [email protected])/nWork includes green hydrogen and ammonia, fuel cells; CO₂ capture and utilisation; battery materials and photovoltaics; nuclear reactor materials and waste immobilisation./nDigital Chemistry (Contact: Steve Christie - [email protected])/nIntegrating data generation and analysis, multiscale modelling and device fabrication; emphasis on AI-enabled solutions, optical sensing and imaging./nLocation: Loughborough. Start date: October 2026. Project reference: SCI26-SF-004./nFees (2026-27): (Self-funded). UK: £5,238. International: £29,500.