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additive manufacturing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 64 additive manufacturing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Advancing the frontier of robotic metal additive manufacturing through mechanistic AI

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Robotic metal additive manufacturing offers transformative potential for flexible, large-scale, and high-value metal production. However, its broader industrial adoption is limited by complex process dynamics, limited process understanding, and the lack of reliable control strategies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Huang
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research opportunity focuses on advancing the field of large-scale additive manufacturing, utilising metal wire as the feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling and Optimisation of Mechanical Behaviour in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing

University of Staffordshire
School of Digital, Technology, Innovation & Business
Summary of the proposed research. Additive Manufacturing (AM) also known as three (3D) dimensional printing, particularly Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) has emerged as a transformative technology in the production of functional components and prototypes across different industries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MF Fahad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High-Throughput Development of High-Performance Copper Alloys via Additive Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
PhD Opportunity. High-Throughput Development of High-Performance Copper Alloys via Additive Manufacturing. Institution. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FS Shalchy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
This project offers an opportunity to develop a next-generation intelligent manufacturing framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JQ Qin
 5 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A comparative study between binder jetting and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes for metallic materials

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Engineering
This PhD project will explore the capabilities of novel metal binder jetting additive manufacturing process for metallic materials, in particular the materials that are compatible for metal injection moulding (MIM) process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) PhD in Digital Metal with BAE Systems (Enhanced Stipend) Solid-state Additive Manufacturing of Nickel Aluminium Bronze alloys Background - (ENG 255)

University of Nottingham
Faculty of Engineering
UK Applicants are invited to undertake a 4-year, enhanced stipend PhD studentship within the Digital Metal CDT https://digitalmetal-cdt.ac.uk/ at the University of Nottingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Hussain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and synthesis of novel polymers for the additive manufacturing of biomedical devices

University of Reading
School of Chemistry
Project Overview. This University of Reading funded studentship targets the discovery of dynamic biocompatible supramolecular polymer networks for deposition via additive manufacturing techniques to create new biomedical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W C Hayes, Dr J Cooper
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enabling Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing for First Time-Right Production

Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and Built Environment
Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PB Bidare, Dr EK Kordatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Conventional electromagnetic (EM) NDE methods are well established for surface and near-surface inspection of metallic components, but their deployment remains largely manual, offline, and poorly integrated with modern manufacturing automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S.G. Pierce, Dr E Mohseni
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Engineering Additive Manufacturing Processes for the Design and Fabrication of Resilient Fusion Reactor Components

University of Bristol
School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Delivering reliable and economically viable fusion power depends on the ability to design and build reactor systems that operate safely under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Control-Oriented Modelling and Predictive Quality Regulation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Large-scale additive manufacturing (AM) is a key enabler of sustainable, decentralised production for aerospace, renewable energy and infrastructure components. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Qian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A novel approach to the circular production of sustainable powders for metal additive manufacturing

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Engineering
3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr MR Ryan, Dr FL Lacan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing technology: advanced ceramic manufacturing for aero-applications (Ref: FP-ES-2026-2)

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
This project aims to develop the material mix and process parameter to successfully 3D print advanced ceramics on a hybrid multi-material manufacturing technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Sabet
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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