University College London PhD Studentship in Biochemical Engineering 2025

This studentship will focus on bio-surfactant upgrading using continuous crystallisation within a techno-economic framework. The project will combine large laboratory scale continuous crystallisation, rigorous process modelling, and AI-enabled process optimisation within an encompassing techno-economic and life cycle assessment framework. This PhD project will impart a diverse range of transferable and highly sought skills, notably the process development interplay between representative experimental validation and in silico digitisation through modelling and optimisation.    

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 29, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity College London
• Course to studyBiochemical Engineering
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

Full tuition and  £22,780 tax-free stipend

Requirements

A UK Master’s degree, or a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree, in biochemical or chemical engineering or relevant subject area with an interest in continuous crystallisation. This project will require the candidate to possess engineering and computing skills and a desire to understand the challenges of dealing with complex biological materials in real environments. 

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. The English language level for this programme is: Standard.  

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof. Alex Conradie (E-mail: [email protected]) 

Selection Process

The deadline for submission is 29 August 2025 

The interviews and timings will be confirmed with candidates via email. 

The successful candidate is expected to start 1st October 2025 or 1st February 2026 

 

Application Deadline

August 29, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University College London on www.findaphd.com to apply

• Please send a CV (max 2 pages) and covering letter outlining motivations for undertaking this studentship and relevant experience and expertise.
• Please send this directly to Prof. Alex Conradie (E-mail: [email protected]) quoting ‘UNILEVER PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP’ in the subject of the email.  

For more details, visit UCL Scholarship webpage