PhD Studentship: Green Revolution: Crafting a Sustainable Future Sports through Textile Innovation

2 weeks ago


Loughborough University, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

The textile industry faces a significant challenge due to the generation of large volumes of waste, usage of non-biodegradable materials that impose a substantial burden on the environment. This project aims to develop a sustainable evaluation method for the entire lifecycle of textiles and garments, from fiber production to end-use. Our focus will be on innovating bio-based materials and evaluating their performance and environmental impact relative to traditional materials. The student will conduct comprehensive assessments of textile and garment performance, as well as evaluate carbon and water footprints.

The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University is one of the largest engineering schools in the UK. Our vision is to provide world leading engineering solutions to today's global challenges. We are Top 100 in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering, Top 10 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering, and Top 5 in the UK for student experience in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and ranked 1st in the world for sports-related subjects, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject We provide £500 for PhD students each year for attending conferences and buying consumables. Our Sports Technology Institute is a multi-disciplinary team and internationally renowned for its work with global brands and sports federations, including Adidas, PING, Head, FIFA, Wattbike, England & Wales Cricket Board, New Balance, Nike, UK Sport, Reebok, Speedo, and others, in the design, simulation, testing, and manufacturing of sporting goods. Further information can be found on our school website and our STI research website.

Applicants should hold a very good undergraduate degree, equivalent to a UK 2:1 honors degree or its international equivalent.

We encourage applications from candidates with diverse engineering backgrounds, including Textile Science and Engineering, Materials, Chemistry, Polymer, Biotechnology or related fields. Student with knowledge and experience in sustainable evaluation, LCA assessment, textiles and polymer would be beneficial. A master's degree and/or relevant research experience will be viewed favorably.

Commencement Date: The successful candidate is expected to commence the PhD program in October 2024.

Applications should include:

  • Research Proposal
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two reference letters
  • Degree Transcripts/Certificates to date

For any enquiries or further information, please direct all queries to Dr. Lulu Xu at

This 3-year PhD studentship is funded by industry partners and Loughborough University. The successful applicant will have their tuition fees covered and will receive a stipend set at the UKRI rate, currently £19,237 for the academic year 2024/25.



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