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Supervisor	Research Opportunities	School	Department
Prof Wafa Al-Jamal School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranosti... nanomedicine, cancer, immunotherapy, theranostics, biologics, targeted drug delivery, gene delivery, microfluidics	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Biologics Immunotherapy Tumour microenvironment Non-thermal electroporation Targeted delivery/Theranostics Smart and novel nanomaterials Prostate and pancreatic cancer	School of Pharmacy
Professor Gavin Andrews School of Pharmacy Research centres on the design and manufacture of advanced solid dosage forms. Key PhD themes include: Novel nanotherapeutics for antifungal and p... solid dosage forms, nanomedicine, advanced manufacturing, oral drug delivery, personalised medicines	Research centres on the design and manufacture of advanced solid dosage forms. Key PhD themes include: Novel nanotherapeutics for antifungal and paediatric malaria treatment using continuous manufacturing. Solid-state protein drugs and oral formulations enabled by hot-melt extrusion. Innovative therapies and delivery systems for diabetic foot ulcers and CNS-targeted TB/HIV, leveraging smart biomaterials and nanotechnology. Personalised medicines and variable-dose oral products through 3D printing. Indwelling medical devices combining controlled antimicrobial delivery with biosensor technology. These projects integrate pharmaceutical engineering, advanced manufacturing, and translational drug delivery.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Heather Barry School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the fields of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people. health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people, dementia, frailty	Open to PhD applications in the fields of health services research, primary care, prescribing, medicines optimisation, older people.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Peter Boyd School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering. Injection molding, additive manufacturing, thermoplastic, silicone elastomers, combination devices, vaginal rings, implants, patches, biomaterials.	Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutical science and engineering.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Niamh Buckley School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options	Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer research Personalised medicine Biomarkers Novel treatment options	School of Pharmacy
Dr Roberta Burden School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors) Protease, Cathepsin, Cancer, Tumour, Microenvironment, Metastasis, Drug Discovery, Biomarker, Inflammation, Angiogenesis.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Protease biology Inhibitor development (small molecule and biological inhibitors)	School of Pharmacy
Dr James Burrows School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. In particula... protease, ubiquitin, deubiquitinase, bacteria, endocytosis	Open to PhD applications in the field of the biology, characterisation and therapeutic targeting of mammalian and microbial proteases. In particular: USP17 as a therapeutic target in cancer Targeting bacterial proteases as an antimicrobial strategy Endocytosis and trafficking of nanoparticles	School of Pharmacy
Dr Sheiliza Carmali School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or s...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Protein-drug delivery Biocatalysis Polymer-based protein engineering Biomaterials Stimuli-responsive or smart materials Bio-inspired and biomimetic systems for drug delivery	School of Pharmacy
Dr Louise Carson School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Mic...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology) Microbiological evaluation of biomaterials (bacterial biofilm formation)	School of Pharmacy
Professor Tianbao Chen School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development	Open to PhD applications in the field of Peptide science Antibiotic-resistance Anti-cancer drug development	School of Pharmacy
Professor Jonathan Coulter School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery ... nanomedicine, tumour biology, radiobiology, hypoxia, tumour metabolism	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Nanopharmaceuticals High-Z radiosensitisers Tumour metabolism Tumour microenvironment Targeted delivery Radiopharmaceuticals Radiobiology Targeted Immunotherapy	School of Pharmacy
Professor Ryan Donnelly School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Microneedles/microarray patches Minimally-invasive patient monitoring/diagnosis Transdermal drug delivery, including biomolecules, vaccine delivery, photodynamic therapy, nanomedicine delivery, HIV treatment and prevention Delivery of therapeutics for tropical diseases and rare conditions.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Fiona Furlong School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification bio...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Cancer pharmacology Breast and Ovarian cancer Mechanism of drug action Chemoresistance Stratification biomarker development Cell and molecular biology	School of Pharmacy
Dr Yi Ge School of Pharmacy Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceu...	Dr Yi Ge’s recent and current research interests and activities, with a focus on the interdisciplinary area at the interfaces of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Nanotechnology, mainly include: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine Molecular Imprinting and Smart Materaials Biosensors and Advanced Sensing Technology Theranostics and Drug Delivery Open to PhD and MRes/MPhil applications in all of the above fields.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Brendan Gilmore School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions M...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Biofilm microbiology Antimicrobial discovery Bacterial protease biochemistry Host pathogen interactions Microbial biocatalysis.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Deirdre Gilpin School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Respiratory microbiology and molecular biology Antimicrobial discovery and repurposing.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Lezley-Anne Hanna School of Pharmacy I am not currently accepting PhD students. pharmacy education; preparedness for practice; undergraduate students; learning, teaching and assessment.	I am not currently accepting PhD students.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Carmel Hughes School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undert... Primary care; older people; long-term care; evidence-based health care; prescribing; intervention development; global health	Open to PhD applications in the field of primary care, prescribing, older people, medicines optimisation. Most projects which students undertake are mixed methods in nature i.e using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, including trials.	School of Pharmacy
Professor David S. Jones FREng School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Novel bioactive biomaterials as implants Implantable (mucoadhesive) drug delivery systems for application to the oral cavity, vagina and eye Novel engineering strategies for improved medical device and dosage form performance	School of Pharmacy
Dr Mary-Carmel Kearney School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms.	Open to PhD applications in the field of Proprietary Dispensing Responding to Symptoms.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Stephen Kelly School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different... microbiome, infection, antimicrobial resistance	Open to PhD applications in the field of microbiome science and its impact on human health. This includes the influence of microbiomes in different disease states, on various medications, and in the context of infection and AMR.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Vicky Kett School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic system...	Open to PhD applications in the field of pharmaceutics, vaccine technology, mucosal and thermal analysis including amorphous and polymorphic systems. Novel mucosal delivery of biofilm penetrating antibiotics Vaccine delivery via mucosal routes Novel spray-dried powders for delivery to the lung	School of Pharmacy
Prof Dimitrios Lamprou School of Pharmacy If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, cha... microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, organ-on-a-chip, nanomedicines, 3d printing, 4d printing, bioprinting, drug delivery, implants, diagnostics, sustainability, pharmaceutics	If you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in one of our research areas, and you have already secured your own funding (e.g., government source, charity, industry, research council) or you are Self-Funded, you are encouraged to contact the PI, with full CV and one-page letter of motivation. Ph.D. research topic examples in our lab: 4D printing in cancer management Bioprinted vascular grafts 3D printed personalised long-acting implants for effective cancer treatment 3D Printed Microneedle Vaccine Patches for Emerging Infectious Diseases Innovative 3D-Printed Food-Based Systems for Immune Enhancement Microfluidic approaches to personalised cancer treatment Microfluidic technologies to produce Nanomedicines Microfluidic applications in vaccine development Theranostic Nanoparticles by Microfluidics Microfluidic devices for the synthesis of high-quality nanosized colloidal crystals Microfluidic technology as rapid diagnostic tests Organ-on-a-chip systems for Drug Screening Electrospun scaffolds for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering applications	School of Pharmacy
Dr Eneko Larraneta School of Pharmacy Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat... Long-acting drug delivery / Implantable devices / Medical devices / 3D-printing	Dr. Larrañeta is interested in the development of medical devices for sustained drug delivery. These type of systems can be applied to treat a wide variety of diseases ranging from chronic conditions, such as schizophrenia or Parkinson’s disease to cardiovascular disease. If you are interested in the development of such systems please contact Dr. Larrañeta to discuss ideas and/or possible collaborations.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Garry Laverty School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based materials within drug delivery and biomaterials applications; hydrogel materials in drug del... peptides, hydrogels, long acting injectables, drug delivery, biomaterials, formulation, peptide science	Open to PhD applications in the field of peptide-based materials within drug delivery and biomaterials applications; hydrogel materials in drug delivery and biomaterial applications; and drug formulation and delivery.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Shu Li School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synt...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Multi-component pharmaceutical materials (including pharmaceutical cocrystals) Mechanochemical synthesis Enabling formulation strategies and medical device preparation via hot-melt extrusion.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Karl Malcolm School of Pharmacy Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (... • modified release drug delivery systems • sustained and controlled release • women’s sexual and reproductive health • vaginal drug delivery • vaginal ring technology • polymeric drug delivery devices • subdermal implants • injection molding and extrusion technologies • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) • HIV microbicides • contraception • non-hormonal contraception • antiretrovirals for HIV prevention • multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) • mucosal vaccination • silicone elastomers	Karl is open to applications for postgraduate research from suitably qualified applicants who meet the University's English language requirements (https://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Applying/English-language-requirements/), who have secured a source of funding for their studies, and who wish to pursue a research project in a relevant research topic. modified release drug delivery systems sustained and controlled release vaginal drug delivery vaginal ring technology polymeric drug delivery devices injection molding and extrusion technologies human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) HIV microbicides antiretrovirals for HIV prevention multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) mucosal vaccination silicone elastomers polyurethanes ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in vitro release testing of drug dosage forms protein drug delivery long-acting contraceptives long-acting injectables 3D-printing of drug delivery systems bacterial vaginosis (BV) estrogen replacement therapy cervical ripening induction of labour	School of Pharmacy
Professor Lorraine Martin School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particula... Cystic fibrosis, COPD, proteases, ENaC, ion channels, infection, inflammation.	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Chronic airways diseases, to include cystic fibrosis, COPD, bronchiectasis & asthma, with a particular emphasis on: Proteases as potential biomarkers and therapeutics targets; Ion channel modulation, airways hydration & mucociliary clearance; Infection and inflammation.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Helen McCarthy School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic ac... Nanomedicine; Drug Delivery; Cancer; Non-Viral; Peptides; Nucleic Acids; Gene Therapy; Vaccines; Bone Regeneration; Wound Healing; Bioengineering; Biomaterials.	Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, vaccine technology, repurposing of phosphate-based drugs, nucleic acid therapies and bone repair. Development of nanomedicines for cancer Design of non-viral delivery systems Bioengineering for regenerative therapies	School of Pharmacy
Professor Colin McCoy School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Drug delivery Biomaterials Sensor development SMART materials and medical device enhancement. Polymer and small-molecule synthesis Materials characterisation Biological and microbiological performance	School of Pharmacy
Dr Emma McErlean School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development ... cell penetrating peptides gene delivery, gene therapy, nanomedicine, targeted treatments, ex vivo adoptive cell therapies	Open to PhD applications in the field of nano-drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, nucleic acid therapies and ex vivo cellular therapies. Development of nanomedicines for cancer and neurological diseases Design of non-viral delivery systems Delivery of nucleic acids (mRNA, siRNA, ASOs, etc)	School of Pharmacy
Dr. Alejandro J. Paredes School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and pati... nanocrystals, drug delivery, nanosuspensions, media milling, microneedles, neglected diseases, nose-to-brain	Open to PhD applications in the field of: Drug nanosuspensions/Nanocrystals Mucosal drug delivery Bioadhesive materials for drug delivery and patient monitoring 3D-printed dosage forms Nose-to-Brain drug delivery Delivery of therapeutics for neglected diseases and HIV	School of Pharmacy
Dr Carole Parsons School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care medicines optimisation, prescribing, palliative care, hospice care, advanced dementia, cancer	Open to PhD applications in the field of Medicines use and optimisation in palliative, hospice and end of life care	School of Pharmacy
Prof Thakur Raghu Raj Singh School of Pharmacy Professor Thakur welcomes PhD applications in the broad area of drug delivery, with a focus on the following research themes: Controlled drug deli... Ocular drug delivery Long-acting implants Microparticles drug delivery Nanoparticles drug delivery Biologics delivery Electrospinning Injectable implants	Professor Thakur welcomes PhD applications in the broad area of drug delivery, with a focus on the following research themes: Controlled drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic disorders Delivery of small molecules and biologics using advanced platforms such as injectable implants, preformed implants, microparticles, and nanoparticles for ocular applications Synthesis and characterisation of block copolymers for sustained and targeted drug delivery Electrospun drug delivery systems for enhanced topical ocular delivery Thermoresponsive and in situ depot-forming hydrogel systems for long-acting formulations Nanoparticle-based platforms offering improved drug loading and enhanced penetration across biological barriers Microneedle technologies for minimally invasive transscleral and transcorneal delivery Medical device development for drug delivery applications	School of Pharmacy
Dr Timofey Skvortsov School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the following areas: Synthetic biology and genetic engineering of bacteriophages and their proteins Structural biology... bacteriophages, phages, viruses, molecular microbiology, microbial biotechnology, microbial bioinformatics, antimicrobial resistance, synthetic biology	Open to PhD applications in the following areas: Synthetic biology and genetic engineering of bacteriophages and their proteins Structural biology of phage enzymes with antibacterial and antibiofilm properties, including endolysins and depolymerases Phage therapy Development of topical phage-based formulations Viromics and mobilomics Microbiome analysis and manipulation Microbial bioinformatics	School of Pharmacy
Dr Yiwei Tian School of Pharmacy We are looking for dedicated PhD candidates with computer science, materials, and engineering backgrounds who are passionate about improving global... Thermodynamic modelling, continuous manufacturing, liquid-liquid phase separation, digital innovation, non-classical nucleation, in vitro transcellular permeation, high throughput screening, nanocarriers, amorphous solids, invasive fungal infections.	We are looking for dedicated PhD candidates with computer science, materials, and engineering backgrounds who are passionate about improving global medicine access through digital design and advanced engineering technologies.	School of Pharmacy
Dr Irina Tikhonova School of Pharmacy We offer PhD study in cutting-edge computational approaches in computer simulations, data collection, mining, and analysis at the interface of chem... GPCRs, computational chemistry, molecular modelling, drug design, machine learning	We offer PhD study in cutting-edge computational approaches in computer simulations, data collection, mining, and analysis at the interface of chemistry and biology as well as state-of-the art functional assays, facilitating skills development in drug design research applicable in academia and industry.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Michael Tunney School of Pharmacy Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular and sensor based diagnostics for infection with a focus on chronic respiratory diseases Role of...	Open to PhD applications in the field of Molecular and sensor based diagnostics for infection with a focus on chronic respiratory diseases Role of the airway microbiome in health and disease Bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance and assessment of novel antibiotics and delivery methods.	School of Pharmacy
Professor Gerd Wagner School of Pharmacy Research projects in the Wagner group are highly interdisciplinary: they typically involve Small molecule synthesis (e.g., carbohydrates, nucleoti... medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, organic synthesis, carbohydrate chemistry, nucleotide chemistry, antimicrobial resistance, enzymology, bioassays, glycobiology, drug discovery	Research projects in the Wagner group are highly interdisciplinary: they typically involve Small molecule synthesis (e.g., carbohydrates, nucleotides, heterocycles) Protein biochemistry, enzymology and bioassays We collaborate widely with research groups in academia, industry, and research institutes, and projects usually include placement opportunities.	School of Pharmacy

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