Established in 2008, the CDT (Centre for Doctoral Training) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: a systems approach (CSCT) brings together academic expertise from the University of Bath with international, industrial, academic and stakeholder partners to carry out research, training and outreach in sustainable and chemical technologies.
Are you passionate about solving the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges?
We equip researchers with the expertise, knowledge, and industry connections to drive real-world change. Through cutting-edge research, hands-on technical training, and impactful outreach, we prepare the next generation of innovators tackling global sustainability challenges.
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Our graduates pursue diverse career paths, leveraging the skills and expertise developed during their PhDs. A significant 57% transition into industry roles, contributing to innovation and applied research. Another 29% remain in academia, advancing knowledge through teaching and research. About 9% of our alumni excel in research management, driving strategic initiatives, while 5% embrace teaching roles, inspiring the next generation. These outcomes highlight the versatility of our graduates, equipped to address complex challenges across sectors.
Working for the CSCT has given me the opportunity, industrial links and resources to develop truly sustainable technologies to reduce our impact on the environment. For example we have developed a yeast substitute for palm oil, that we are now taking to the industrial pilot scale.
TotalEnergies Corbion are producers of polylactic acid, a biobased and industrially compostable polyester. Over the years we have co-funded several projects at the institute due to its focus and proven expertise in sustainable chemistries. We’ve been able to co-develop several technologies, not in the least focused on catalysis and recycling. Together we have not only published several papers on the fundamentals, but we recognized industrial applicability and did also apply for two patents.
I had a great time at the CSCT and made some lifelong friends. We were constantly provided with the support to take us to a higher level. This could be by means of attending conferences and workshops related to your research, doing an internship in your preferred company and obtaining resources necessary for your knowledge growth.
I've worked with the CSCT for many years. I've loved the work that the Centre has done. The whole idea of sustainable technologies and bringing together different capabilities are absolutely essential if we're going to build something that has impact.
Working for the CSCT has given me the opportunity, industrial links and resources to develop truly sustainable technologies to reduce our impact on the environment. For example we have developed a yeast substitute for palm oil, that we are now taking to the industrial pilot scale.
TotalEnergies Corbion are producers of polylactic acid, a biobased and industrially compostable polyester. Over the years we have co-funded several projects at the institute due to its focus and proven expertise in sustainable chemistries. We’ve been able to co-develop several technologies, not in the least focused on catalysis and recycling. Together we have not only published several papers on the fundamentals, but we recognized industrial applicability and did also apply for two patents.
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