Modelling of phases and interfacial behaviour to enhance sustainability in manufactured products

Over recent years the modelling and understanding of complex phases, and their interfacial interactions, has developed at pace. Phases can be a solution of components, a mixture including colloidal particles, or different states such as in a frozen or vapour state. Through our recent modelling, we are able to understand in much greater detail the formation and stability of such phases, and now the emphasis is to use this for practical benefits in manufacturing and use of products. Examples can include manufacturing of paints and their subsequent use and disposal, printed electronics, manufacturing and storage of consumable products like food and drink, and many others. This project will initially make developments on the fundamental fluid mechanics and thermodynamics of the modelling but rapidly move to exploiting the models to find positive gains in sustainability, cost reduction, storage lifetimes and other related aspects. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

International students: £23,100

UK students: £5,238

UK/Home: £5,238

International: £23,100

July 2026, October 2026, January 2027, April 2027

1 January 2027

• Loughborough, United Kingdom