Accessing New Chemistries: Tuning Reactivity Of Chemical Processes Using Ionic Liquids And Deep Eutectic Solvents
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
Ionic solvents are known to alter the outcomes of chemical processes by influencing their mechanism. Because of the wide variety of different ions that might make up an ionic solvent, there is enormous scope for tuning these processes. Optimised processes will ensure that future green targets can be met for sustainable and environmentally responsible chemicals manufacture.
As part of our team, you will look at the influence of ions in changing the accessible transition state of selected reactions, using and developing state-of-the-art computational methods, to marry up with experiments carried out with our collaborators at UNSW, Sydney. This will enable us to more fully understand how we can tune and manipulate chemical reactions to get the reaction outcomes we desire. Where required, training in specific computational methods (molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics, machine learning) will be provided.
You will also have a range of opportunities to gain valuable transferrable skills (including through our doctoral college), network with international and industry partners, and be well-set up for a role in either industry, data science or academia at the end of the programme. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021
Key highlights
- Investigates how ions tune reaction mechanisms in ionic solvents
- Develops state-of-the-art computational methods alongside experimental work
- Collaboration with experimental researchers at UNSW, Sydney
- Training provided in molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics and machine learning
- Transferable skills development through the doctoral college
- Networking with international and industry partners
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Computational chemist
- Research scientist (chemical industry)
- Data scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Process chemist (sustainable manufacturing)
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £29,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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