Research pathways:
- Hydrogen and/or E-fuels Production and Utilisation: Investigate current and novel methods for cost-effective hydrogen and/or e-fuels production from renewable sources, such as electrolysis powered by offshore wind or wave energy. Explore the integration of CCS (carbon capture and storage) and/or hydrogen fuel cells in maritime vessels and offshore platforms to reduce life cycle emissions and increase energy efficiency.
- Infrastructure Development: Assess the feasibility and design considerations for integrating renewable energy systems into existing maritime infrastructure, including offshore platforms, ports, and coastal facilities. Innovative solutions for site selection of offshore energy generation and transmission will be explored, to overcome logistical challenges and maximise energy capture. Explore the risks associated with the establishment and operation of infrastructure for alternative fuels such as hydrogen and e-fuels in maritime ports and coastal regions, potentially including the development of risk management strategies to enhance resilience and ensure the continuity of power/fuel supply.
- Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis: Evaluate the environmental impact and life cycle emissions associated with the adoption of renewable energy technologies in maritime operations. This involves life cycle assessment, techno-economic modelling, and environmental risk assessments to inform decision-making and policy development.
T he project can employ innovative data analysis, techno-economic modelling, life cycle assessment, risk assessment, and decision-making science methodologies to tackle elements of the above pathways, to develop fresh perspectives and avenues for safe, resilient, and environmentally efficient alternative fuel power generation from renewable sources.
Applicant Eligibility
Candidates will have, or be due to obtain, a master’s degree or equivalent from a reputable university in a relevant subject ORa First in a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Important Application Process
Candidates wishing to apply should email n0mescdt@ljmu.ac.uk, to request the N0MES CDT expression of interest form to be returned with:
- degree certificates and transcripts
- an up-to-date CV
- two academic references together with their contact information
- a supporting statement [one page of A4] detailing what inspired you to apply for this project, how your skill set matches this specific project, up to 3 examples showing your commitment to science, an example of science that excites you and any further information that you think will support your application
Once your application will be assessed successful candidates will be formally invited to apply.
Please use the following as the email subject title: PhD Studentship at the N0MES CDT. Good luck!
Funding Notes
Studentships pay a maintenance grant for 4 years, starting at the UKRI minimum of £20,780 per annum for 2025-2026 and cover full home UK tuition fees (plus EU, EAA settled *see note below). The studentship also comes with access to additional funding in the form of a research training support grant which is available to fund conference attendance, fieldwork, internships etc.
Qualifications- will have, a master’s degree OR a 1st in a relevant bachelor’s degree.
The successful PhD student will be co-supervised and work alongside our external partner Laskaridis Shipping LTD View Website.
References
LJMU Co-Ordinator, Dr Tasos Georgoulas A.Georgoulas@ljmu.ac.uk
Applications nomescdt@ljmu.av.uk
