School of Physical & Chemical Sciences Faculty & PhD Supervisors – University of Canterbury

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Alan G***

Professor

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Process Intensification and Plant OptimizationSurface Chemistry and Thin Film DepositionGreen Chemistry and Renewable FeedstocksHeterogeneous Catalysis and Reaction Kinetics

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Alison D***

Professor

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Functional Nanomaterials and Quantum DotsHeterogeneous Catalysis and Reaction KineticsDrug Delivery Formulation EngineeringCrystallization and Particle Technology

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Antony F***

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Drug Delivery Formulation EngineeringCarbon CaptureUtilization and Storage (CCUS)Green Chemistry and Renewable Feedstocks

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Bryce W***

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Ceramics and High-Temperature MaterialsColloid and Interface ScienceChemical Thermodynamics and Phase EquilibriaFluid Flow and Multiphase Transport Phenomena

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Bryn C***

Senior Lecturer

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Process Intensification and Plant OptimizationSustainable Plastics and Biodegradable PolymersMolecular Modeling and Molecular DynamicsMetallurgical Engineering and Alloy Design

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C.Clare W***

Senior Lecturer

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Thermodynamic Property EstimationCrystallization and Particle TechnologyHydrogen Production and Fuel Cell TechnologiesHeterogeneous Catalysis and Reaction Kinetics

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Chris G***

Senior Lecturer

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Green Chemistry and Renewable FeedstocksFunctional Nanomaterials and Quantum DotsProcess Intensification and Plant OptimizationCarbon Capture

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Christopher F***

Associate Professor

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Fluid Flow and Multiphase Transport PhenomenaCeramics and High-Temperature MaterialsHeterogeneous Catalysis and Reaction KineticsElectrochemical Energy Storage and Batteries

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How to Connect with School of Physical & Chemical Sciences Supervisors at University of Canterbury

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Match Active Research Topics

Faculty in School of Physical & Chemical Sciences review graduate inquiries based on alignment with their current grants and projects. Reviewing the sample publications above ensures your research proposal connects directly with the professor's recent inquiries.

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How to Email Professors

Keep your introductory email under 200 words. Reference a specific paper from their lab, explain your relevant coursework or thesis background, attach a 1-page CV and unofficial transcript, and specify your intended intake term.

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Admissions & Funding Windows

Most research-stream MSc and PhD programs at University of Canterbury have admission deadlines between December and February for Fall entry. Reaching out to supervisors in early autumn drastically improves your chances of securing departmental research assistantships.