PhD project in Achieving net zero with combined electrochemical and bio-electrochemical systems
PhD @University of Southampton posted 2 days agoJob Description
About the project
This interdisciplinary project will develop technology integrated and scalable bio-electrochemical processes to convert CO2, N2 and waste organics into high value compounds for fuels, chemicals, food and fertilisers using renewable electricity and microorganisms.
This project will explore innovative solutions for sustainable, robust, future-proof processes and products displacing Chemical industry from petrochemicals.
The objectives of the project include:
- develop effective efficient microbial electrosynthesis system, and understanding electron transfer and metabolic pathways
- design and integrate bio-electrochemical process linking electrochemical CO2 reduction products with MES for multi-carbon products synthesis
- optimisation of the bio-electrochemical systems
Entry requirements
You must have a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, in one of the following:
- Â chemical engineering
- chemistry
- materials science
- engineering
or related disciplines.
Fees and funding
For UK and Horizon Europe students, tuition fees will be paid and you’ll receive a standard UKRI stipend (living allowance) of £20,780 tax-free per year.
How to apply
You need to:
- choose programme type (Research), 2025/26, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- select Full time or Part time
- choose the relevant PhD in Chemical Engineering
- add name of the supervisor in section 2
Applications should include:
- a personal statement
- your CV (resumé)
- 2 academic references
- degree transcripts to date
Contact us
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
If you have a general question, email:Â feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk
Project leader
For an initial conversation, email Professor Eileen Yu (Eileen.Yu@soton.ac.uk).
