Research

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Promoting sustainable development

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The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering aims to promote sustainable processes and materials to meet the energy and healthcare demands of the future.

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Spin-out companies

Combining our entrepreneurial spirit with our research

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In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), over 80% of the School’s research was judged to be internationally excellent or world leading

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Stuart James

Mechanochemical Synthesis and Holey Liquids

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Steven Bell

Fighting Terrorism and Drug Abuse

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Andrew Mills

Smart Inks for packaging security

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PhD opportunities

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Obtain a PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering focusing on one of our core research themes

Global leaders in the areas of Energy, Catalysis, Materials, Sensors, Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Ionic Liquids

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