Bioengineering and Healthcare Technologies

About the Project

Sustainable production of next-generation pharmaceuticals and biologics to meet future healthcare needs is a key area of research at Loughborough. Our researchers are at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing utilising the latest advanced manufacturing tools including AI, automation and control. Our work is in collaboration with international academic and industrial partners. Projects include development of digital-twins underpinned with state-of-the art experimental systems for pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing. Project funding includes those in sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing such as the EPSRC Manufacturing made smarter project and the EU funded project on SusPharma.

Biofilms are hugely in important in as diverse areas as antimicrobial resistance through to antifouling on ships and work at Loughborough connects these, driving research with real world impact. This includes the work of Nacho Martin-Fabiani who holds a future leader fellowship in this area and a state of the art microscope, a combined AFM-FLIM. Advances in drug delivery through micro- and nanoencapsulation is another key area of research in the school.

Name of primary supervisor/CDT lead:
Danish Malik D.J.Malik@lboro.ac.uk

Entry requirements:
Minimum 2:1 honours degree

English language requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/english/).

Closing date of advert:31st July 2026

Start date:October 2026

Full-time/part-time availability:Full time 3 years/Part time 6 years

Fee band:2026/27 Band RB (UK TBC, International £29,500)

Who is eligible to apply?: UK and International

How to apply:
We welcome discussions with interested candidates
Step 1: Interested applicants should first contact Danish Malik D.J.Malik@lboro.ac.uk to discuss your research interests and funding options.
Step 2: Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
Step 3: following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit a CV and the minimum supporting documents.
The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application. Please note that this criteria is used for both funded and self-funded projects.
Please note, applications for self-funded projects are accepted all year. Deadlines listed allow time for application processing ahead of the listed start date.

Email address:
D.J.Malik@lboro.ac.uk

Funding Notes

Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry
UK fee: TBC Full-time degree per annum
International fee: £29,500 Full-time degree per annum
Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.
UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.