PhD & MPhil Projects available in Pharmaceutical Technologies

1. A rules-based approach to stability prediction in freeze-dried pharmaceuticals. Supervisor : G Smith and I Ermolina
2. The development of novel analytical techniques for studying the impact of particle engineering techniques (inc. micronization, batch crystallization and spray-drying) on polymorphic and amorphous phase transitions in pharmaceuticals. Supervisors : G Smith and I Ermolina
3. On-line control of the freeze-drying process. Supervisor : G Smith
4. Optimising compaction and agglomeration of powders using temperature and humidity. Supervisor : M Leaper
5. Small solid implants for subcutaneous delivery of drugs (including the novel application of terahertz spectroscopy in imaging of implant disintegration). Supervisors : W Schlindwein and G Smith
6. New approaches in pharmaceutical formulations and processes for tablet coating. Supervisor : W Schlindwein
7. Examining the effects of post-production treatment in the prevention of moisture-induced powder caking. Supervisor : M Leaper
8. Modification of titanium surfaces for improved implant materials. Supervisor : D Armitage
9. Opportunities for in-process control of roller compaction for dry granulation applications: G Smith and I Ermolina

Please contact the supervision team of each project for further information. Please also refer to the section on Research Studentships for more information about eligibility, funding and research degrees regulations.