Best practices for minimising dross formation during melting of scrap aluminium

This EPSRC Industrial CASE (ICASE) PhD studentship is offered through BCAST, a specialist research centre in metallurgy at Brunel University London, in collaboration with Constellium, a global leading manufacturer of aluminium products. The project addresses a critical challenge in aluminium recycling where dross formation represents substantial material loss of 5-10% of the charge. The research will establish best practices to minimise dross formation during remelting of aluminium scrap by optimising preheat treatments, melting cycle parameters, and furnace atmosphere control. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend starting from approximately £23,000 plus full-time home tuition fees for up to 48 months (4 years). The project is part of the Constellium University Technology Centre (UTC) established with BCAST, providing opportunities to interact with researchers and Constellium's industrial research engineers. This close collaboration provides a strong foundation for a future career in industry or academia.