{"id":902,"date":"2025-11-04T15:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=902"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:58:25","slug":"phd-in-functional-and-low-carbon-materials-for-climate-resilient-infrastructure-at-university-of-birmingham-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipidea.net\/?p=902","title":{"rendered":"PhD in Functional and Low Carbon Materials for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure at University of Birmingham, UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The construction industry accounts for 8\u201310% of global anthropogenic CO\u2082 emissions and faces significant challenges in achieving NetZero targets by 2050. This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation construction materials that are both low-carbon and climate-resilient. The research will focus on designing and testing  functional  materials\u2014including alternative binders and aggregates\u2014that incorporate waste-derived and industrial by-product materials while enhancing durability under environmental stressors such as freeze-thaw cycles, chemical exposure, and thermal fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Develop and characterize low-carbon materials with multi-functional properties
– Assess mechanical performance and long-term durability under simulated environmental conditions
– Optimize material formulations for scalability and field deployment

Candidate Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– A background in civil engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, or a related field
– Strong laboratory skills and an interest in sustainable construction technologies
– Experience with cementitious materials, durability testing, or life cycle assessment is desirable
– Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferable start date: January 2026. The project will be supervised by Dr Sripriya Rengaraju (s.rengaraju@bham.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding is for a fully funded studentship for UK\/home students \u2013 stipend and tuition coverage. Applications are also welcomed from international students who can cover the tuition difference through self-funding or external sources. International students interested in external funding such as common wealth fellowships, Schlumberger foundation, etc. are also welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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