Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in:
- Liquid and gas separation and purification
- Phase equilibria
- Water purification
- Ionic liquids
- Deep eutectic solvents
Public outreach & key achievements
In recognition of her work Leila was awarded the 2018 European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) Excellence Award in Fluid Separations and 2 Fellowships, a 2 year Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship and a 5-year Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship, her current independent position. Leila is an active STEM ambassador and a Soapbox Science speaker.
Research students
| PhD title | Chemisorbent materials for olefin/paraffin separation |
| Years of study | 2019 - |
| Country | UK |
| PhD title | Ionic liquid draw fluids for forward osmosis applications |
| Years of study | 2019 - |
| Country | China |
| PhD title | Gas purification technologies |
| Years of study | 2020 - |
| Country | UK |
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- Faculty of Engineering And Physical Sciences
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- QUILL Research Centre
- Leila Moura Research Group