Applications are now invited for MSc by Research opportunities based in Cranfield’s Centre for Thermal Energy Systems and Materials (CTEM). CTEM has a dynamic team that works alongside leading industrial and academic bioenergy and waste management partners to deliver high quality research, teaching, design and consultancy.

Successful applicants will be supervised by a member of academic staff in the centre to carry a one-year research project closely related to the key CTEM research activities including:

  • Biomass and waste to energy technologies; Energy from Waste
  • Composite and polymer/plastic recycling and remanufacturing
  • Anaerobic fermentation technology
  • Upcycling of materials from enhanced landfill mining
  • Catalysis of synthetic gases and fuels;
  • High pressure engineering and supercritical fluid technology;
  • Industrial biotechnology;
  • Energy storage and harvesting
  • Process modelling and simulation.

Following the successful completion of the MSc by Research programme, an outstanding student may have the opportunity to be transferred onto a PhD programme.



At a glance

  • Application deadlineOngoing
  • Award type(s)MSc by Research
  • Start dateAs soon as possible
  • Duration of award1 year
  • EligibilityUK, EU, Rest of world
  • Reference numberSWEE0239

Supervisor

Based on the research topics, students will be allocated to appropriate staff in the Centre as supervisors.

For informal discussion about project ideas and potential supervisors, please contact Dr. Ying Jiang, E: y.jiang@cranfield.ac.uk, T: (0) 1234 750111 Ext: 2822

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a first or second-class UK honours degree or equivalent in a related science and engineering discipline, such as Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering. The candidate should be self-motivated, have good communication skills for regular interaction with stakeholders, with an interest for industrial research.

Funding

This MSc by Research is self-funded. For advice on funding please contact our student finance office.

How to apply

For informal discussion about project ideas and potential supervisors, please contact Dr. Ying Jiang, E: y.jiang@cranfield.ac.uk, T: (0) 1234 750111 Ext: 2822

If you are eligible to apply for this research studentship, please complete the online application form, stating the reference number SWEE0239

For further information contact us today:
School of Water, Energy and Environment
T: 44 (0)1234 758082
E: study@cranfield.ac.uk