The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Mathematics. The project focuses on computational modeling and control of chemically active droplets for applications in micro-engineering, medical diagnostics, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring. Funding covers tuition fees, training support, and a stipend for 3 to 3.5 years.
Important Dates / Deadline
- Application Deadline: December 25, 2026
- Study Level: PhD
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Funding Duration: 3 to 3.5 years
Organization
- University: University of Birmingham
- School: School of Mathematics
- Supervisor: Dr. Nikhil Desai
Location / Study Destination
Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who Can Apply
- UK students seeking doctoral research opportunities in applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, or related fields.
- Candidates with an understanding of fluid mechanics and analytical and numerical methods for solving partial differential equations.
- Applicants with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Candidates with prior experience in computational fluid dynamics or active matter are particularly encouraged.
Key Benefits / Funding
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- Stipend at standard rates.
- Research training support.
- Funding for 3 to 3.5 years.
- Opportunities to present research at scientific conferences.
- Close research collaboration with the supervisor.
Main Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
- Understanding of analytical and numerical methods for partial differential equations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to work rigorously on challenging mathematical and computational problems.
Experience in computational fluid dynamics or active matter is an advantage.
The research will focus on developing computational models to predict the behavior of chemically active droplets under chemical, fluid flow, and electrical influences. It will also investigate optimal strategies for controlling droplet trajectories and improving their maneuverability.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Nikhil Desai for an informal inquiry about the research project and application process.
Application Deadline: December 25, 2026.
Important Notes
- Funding is designated for UK students.
- The studentship supports research in predictive modeling, active matter, and micro-engineering.
- The project aims to develop a predictive framework for steering chemically active droplets along specified paths.
- The scholarship covers tuition fees, training support, and a stipend for 3 to 3.5 years.