Cranfield University
| Qualification Type: | PhD |
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| Location: | Cranfield |
| Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
| Funding amount: | £24,500 – please see advert |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Placed On: | 1st September 2026 |
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| Closes: | 14th October 2026 |
A fully-funded PhD studentship is offered by EPSRC through Doctoral Landscape Award. The UK Government has plans to achieve Net-Zero by 2050 and hydrogen energy will play a significant role. Due to the low volumetric density of hydrogen, ammonia has emerged as a promising hydrogen carrier and zero-carbon fuel. The overall aim is to develop a novel direct ammonia fuel cell technology that can efficiently convert ammonia into carbon-free energy.
Cranfield University is a world leading research institution in technology transformation research, particularly in hydrogen and ammonia energy such as sorption enhanced steam methane reforming with hydrogen production and CO2 capture, and direct combustion of hydrogen and ammonia as a fuel for heat, power and high temperature processing, electrochemical conversion of ammonia and CO2 for energy and sustainable fuels production. The student will also be a member of the newly built Hydrogen Integration Incubator, a £69 million hub, enabling hydrogen technology development and commercialisation.
First- or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent. Particularly suited to graduates in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Catalysis, Materials Science, Energy Engineering or a related discipline. We strongly welcome applications from candidates with industrial experience.
How to apply
For further information:
Name: Dr Mingming Zhu
Email: mingming.zhu.152@cranfield.ac.uk
If you are eligible to apply for this studentship, please complete the online application form.