Development and application of low carbon concrete

About the Project

Civil infrastructure assets are a nation’s lifeline and vital for societal and economic growth. A key challenge facing the construction industry is to reach Net Zero towards a circular economy and provide cost-effective, sustainable and resilient infrastructure. To address this challenge and urgent need, this PhD project will develop low carbon concrete material with recycled material, waste materials and industrial by-products. To maintain comparable material properties, nano-materials such as graphene, graphene oxide, nano-carbon tubes can be used in the mixture. The bonding between newly developed low carbon concrete and steel reinforcement will be considered in the project to support the future application of low carbon concrete in load-bearing structures. The project will involve experimental programme and theoretical analysis.

Eligibility

Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2.1 honours degree or a master’s (or international equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering related discipline.

Candidates with research experience and strong publication track record is desired.

Funding

If you are successful, the supervisor will nominate you for university funding. The duration of the PhD is 3.5 years. For more information, visit our funding page or search our funding database for specific scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

Before you apply

We strongly recommend that you contact the supervisor for this project before you apply. Please include details of your current level of study, academic background and any relevant experience and include a paragraph about your motivation to study this PhD project.

How to apply

Apply online through our website: https://uom.link/pgr-apply-2425

When applying, you’ll need to specify the full name of this project, the name of your supervisor, if you already having funding or if you wish to be considered for available funding through the university, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of two referees.

Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

After you have applied you will be asked to upload the following supporting documents:

• Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications
• Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress
• CV
• Supporting statement: A one or two page statement outlining your motivation to pursue postgraduate research and why you want to undertake postgraduate research at Manchester, any relevant research or work experience, the key findings of your previous research experience, and techniques and skills you’ve developed. (This is mandatory for all applicants and the application will be put on hold without it).
• Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)
• English Language certificate (if applicable)

If you have any questions about making an application, please contact our admissions team by emailing FSE.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk.

We recommend that you apply early as the advert might be removed once the position has been filled.