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We have 11 University of Birmingham, Department of Civil Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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University of Birmingham, Department of Civil Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 University of Birmingham, Department of Civil Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Fibre-Polymer Composites for Structural Applications

Fiber-polymer composites are an innovative and sustainable alternative in construction due to their light weight, excellent fatigue resistance and durability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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QG-CANE (Quantum Gravity for detection of CAvities from Nuclear Explosions)

Nuclear explosions are forbidden by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), with on-site inspection (OSI) forming the final verification regime for determining breaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Boddice
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Advanced Construction Materials: Investigation and Mitigation of Micro-defects in 3D-Printed Concrete

The emergence of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is reshaping the future of construction, offering unprecedented design freedom, material efficiency, and automation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JT Kolawole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Applications of Electrokinetic Stabilisation to Treat Subsidence in Low-rise Buildings

Fine-grained soils pose significant challenges to the construction industry in the UK and globally. These soils are known for their problematic characteristics such as shrink-swell and compressibility behaviours, which can cause subsidence and excessive settlement to buildings’ foundations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E N Ngezahayo, Prof I Jefferson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial intelligence based assessment of safety and ageing of existing masonry structures against climate change

We aim to revolutionize the safety assessment of deteriorated and aged existing masonry structures. The current procedure for this is based on visual inspection, limited localized non-destructive or semi-destructive testing techniques, and numerical simulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-driven development and design of meta-composites for constructions.

Composite materials (cement-based or polymer-based) have been extensively used for decades in the construction, repair, and strengthening of infrastructure and the built environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovative low carbon construction materials for future infrastructure

Achieving decarbonisation targets in the construction sector requires the development of innovative, resource-efficient, and low-carbon construction materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovative Digital Textile Reinforced Concretes for Structural or Repair Applications

The application of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) for the repair and strengthening of deteriorated existing structures, as well as for the development of new structural components, has recently attracted significant and growing attention. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Robotic Concrete Spraying for Efficient Repair of Existing Infrastructure

The repair and rehabilitation of ageing infrastructure is a critical challenge for the construction sector, particularly in the context of sustainability, safety, and cost efficiency. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Functional and Low Carbon Materials for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

The construction industry accounts for 8–10% of global anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and faces significant challenges in achieving NetZero targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rengaraju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Corrosion Prediction

The global infrastructure landscape is dominated by ageing assets, many of which were not designed with today’s loading and environmental challenges in mind. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rengaraju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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