CDT in Green Industrial Futures

Are you are interested in pursuing research that will help accelerate the transition to net zero? We are delighted to announce that the CDT-GIF are now recruiting for our second cohort of PhD students. Projects start in Sept/Oct 2025 and are fully funded (limited positions for overseas students). You can find our current list of project vacancies here, including details on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/efajywps We will be updating this list in the coming weeks too so check back. Heriot-Watt NetZero Society Heriot-Watt University, Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC), Imperial College London, Imperial College Chemical Engineering Society

Our first cohort of PhD researchers have successfully completed their first residential as part of the CDT-GIF training programme. The course allows students to delve into many of the key technologies needed to make industry more sustainable, as well as exploring the fundamentals of sustainable and responsible research. This aims to give students an opportunity to contextualise their own research in the wider technological system. Thank you to our superb students for their huge efforts and thoroughly engaging in the course. Onwards to the University of Bath Residential in March⏩ Heriot-Watt University, Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield, Imperial College London.

Thank you Heuristic Games for an incredible session. A great way to welcome our new students through an interactive team building workshop centred on energy markets.

🚀 Launched! What a wonderful day in Edinburgh yesterday officially launching CDT-GIF and welcoming our new students and partners to the programme. The positive energy in the room was palpable so thank you to all our attendees for joining us. Thank you also to our speakers for highlighting the priorities, challenges and opportunities for decarbonisation in the UK: Edmund Ward (DESNZ), Chris Wright (Centrica), Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (University of Bath), Mark Lamont (OPITO), and our training partners for showcasing their facilities and programmes, and how we are building opportunities for CDT-GIF students: Helen Taylor-Curran (ECCSEL ERIC), Frank Morton (National Carbon Capture Center), Jonathan Kemp (Engineering for Change, LLC). Our Heriot-Watt University Principle, Prof. Richard Williams, summed it up perfectly in his welcoming address with the three P's for success: Partnership, pioneering research and prominence. We are striving to embed these elements at the heart of CDT-GIF. And dare we say - what a view from the venue! Heriot-Watt University, Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS), Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), University of Bath, Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, Imperial College London, The University of Sheffield, Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC).

We are so looking forward to our first cohort starting in the Autumn. Congratulations Thomas!

Are you seeking a PhD in Net Zero Psychology, Economics or Whole System Engineering? Or do you know students that would be interested in PhD projects in this area? We have a number of transformative projects for UK applicants at University of University of Bath Institute for Sustainability starting in Sept/Oct 2024. Projects will be supervised by the leading academics in these research areas, including Marcelle McManus, Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE & Sam Hampton. Students will also work closely with industry partners (see below) to ensure their research is impact-driven. ⏫ Scaling industrial decarbonisation with data and finance. Partner: Perseus Project Management Ltd 🏘 Public perceptions of carbon capture & storage (CCS). Partner: RWE ⛽ Advancing low carbon fuel infrastructure: A quantitative whole system approach to enable sustainable energy solutions and mobility. Partner: Centrica 🏭 Advancing decarbonisation technologies: A focus on dispersed high-energy use sites. Partner: British Sugar For more info: https://lnkd.in/egThG9sY

*PhD projects starting in Sept/Oct 2024* As part of the CDT in Green Industrial Futures, the Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield is offering pioneering PhD projects starting in September/October 2024. These projects cover critical areas in net zero research, aiming to address some of the most pressing challenges in industrial decarbonisation. These projects are open until filled so we strongly encourage early application. ✈ Impact of sustainable aviation fuels on local environment and contrails ✈Future proof energy and materials feedstock resilience for sustainable aviation fuels supply chain ♨CFD modelling of hydrogen and blends combustion and emissions ♨Fundamental combustion chemistry of hydrogen/ammonia/nitrogen fuel blends 🏭 Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap 🏭 A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies 🔃 Integrative systems of carbon removal technologies and green hydrogen scale up and standardisation with long-term testing The Energy Institute supports interdisciplinary research with strong industry links, ensuring that students can work on practical and impactful projects. The Institute's facilities include the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) provide state-of-the-art resources for cutting-edge research. Visit below to find out more about these projects: https://lnkd.in/eVKF33vy Or the CDT in Green Industrial Futures website. https://lnkd.in/etB3SafP The University of Sheffield Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) M Pourkashanian, OBE Karen N N Finney Kevin Hughes Mathieu Lucquiaud S.C. Lenny Koh Lin Ma Jon Gibbins

⌛ **Deadline approaching** Are you a recent graduate, someone on the cusp of completing your degree or know someone who is? Are you eager to embark on the next stage of your career with a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology? The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Green Industrial Futures is offering an array of exciting, industry-aligned projects designed to propel doctoral students into the forefront of green innovation and sustainable industrial practices. Find out more about the programme and the projects based in Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh), University of Bath Institute for Sustainability, Imperial College London and Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield: https://lnkd.in/efajywps

Looking for a PhD that will drive the net zero transition? CDT in Green Industrial Futures have a number of industry-aligned PhD projects available at University of Bath *Application deadline: 27th May* To find out more visit: https://lnkd.in/eupfsyYG Understanding User Needs for the Adoption of Hydrogen Energy Products. Supervisor: Anna Chatzimichali Advancing Decarbonisation Technologies: A Focus on Dispersed High-Energy Use Sites. Supervisor: Marcelle McManus Scaling industrial decarbonisation with data and finance. Supervisors: Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE & Sam Hampton

CDT in Green Industrial Futures has a number of industry-aligned PhD projects available at Imperial College London, Energy Futures Lab *Application deadline: 27th May* Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/esuddFhZ Process and CFD model development and validation of the Calix core flash calcination technology to support scale-up and commercialisation of Calix’s Low Emissions Lime and Cement (LEILAC) and zero emissions (iron and) steel TechnologY (ZESTY) technologies.  Supervisor: Prof Paul Fennell https://lnkd.in/er-mkBGh Development and optimisation of highly reactive Calix flash calciner derived CO2 capture sorbents for pre-combustion CO2 capture and direct air capture applications. Supervisor: Prof Paul Fennell https://lnkd.in/er-mkBGh Hydrogen fuelled gas turbine combustors. Supervisor: Prof Yannis Hardalupas https://lnkd.in/ePMuVNdj