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University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 14 University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Causal AI and EEG Analysis to Characterise Sleep in Children with Neurodevelopmental Conditions

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive PhD student to characterise sleep in young children with neurodevelopmental conditions by analysing electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings as part of our interdisciplinary research team. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Escudero Rodriguez, Prof S.A. Tsaftaris, Dr JS Shetty

9 June 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Rheology of Dense Suspensions of Elongated Particles

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This PhD tackles a fundamental open problem in soft matter physics that sits at the heart of multiple industries and natural systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Ness, Dr G Melaugh

1 March 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This PhD project will develop data-driven digital twin methods for predicting climate-driven deterioration in UK bridges. The project will combine civil engineering, machine learning, statistical modelling, and climate resilience to address an important challenge in infrastructure asset management. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Yardim

30 May 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Agile SPAD Sensor Image Processing

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Recent advances in large array format SPAD sensors, call for novel image processing pipelines (ISP) to create optimised computer vision systems using these sensors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Gyongy, Prof R.K Henderson

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD at the interface of chemical engineering, materials science, and microbiology at the University of Edinburgh? We are seeking a talented, motivated, and curious PhD student to develop innovative strategies for the safe and sustainable reprocessing of reusable medical devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon

22 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Energy Efficient Processing of Thermoplastic Composites

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Energy Efficient Processing of Thermoplastic Composites Lightweight composites are growing rapidly across industries due to a powerful combination of performance benefits, economic incentives, and environmental pressures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Roy, Dr K Kamenev

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Flexible laser-based gas monitoring in soft robotics

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This PhD project aims to develop a flexible, laser-based gas monitoring platform integrated within soft robotic systems for real-time detection of hazardous gases in inaccessible environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Liu, Dr Y Yang

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Smouldering propagation in timber

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This industrial focussed project will generate fundamental insights into the propagation of smouldering combustion. Timber and bio-based materials are increasingly found in applications within the built environment and industrial systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Law, Dr R Hadden

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Modelling particles subject to permanent plastic deformations

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

A plastic wear model for ductile materials was recently developed within the supervisor’s group, based on the discrete element method (DEM). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Hanley

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Water treatment with membranes in Scotland: how to improve their lifespan?

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Mankind cannot survive without potable water. Despite this, our potable water resources are becoming more polluted due to human activity (e.g., mining, industry and agriculture), rendering them unfit for consumption. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Semião

24 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Vibration data and underlying physics for adaptive structural health monitoring

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

In the context of long-term monitoring applications, there are numerous structural states that exhibit similar behavior but cannot be generalized with a single model (whether data- or physics-based) due to the inherent time-variant nature of structural evolution (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Garcia Cava

31 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Adaptive structures for operational variability and damage management

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This project aims to investigate the capabilities of adaptive structures that change their geometry and mechanical properties to accommodate operational loading and damage management. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Garcia Cava

30 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Tackling Membrane BioFouling

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Surfaces in wet environments biofoul, which is a pressing issue affecting many industries, including water treatment industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Semião, Prof M Graham

10 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more

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