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aeronautical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 26 aeronautical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Self-learning battery management systems for lithium–sulfur batteries PhD

Are you interested in shaping the future of zero-emission transport systems? This PhD study, fully funded by the Faraday Institution, facilitates the use of next-generation Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries for transport systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AF Fotouhi, Prof D Auger
 22 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Enabled Acoustic Emission System for Industrial Condition Monitoring (Ref: AAE-EZ-2512)

This research project focuses on the development of an advanced AI-driven system specialised in interpreting Acoustic Emission (AE) data, which aims to facilitate real-time monitoring of critical industrial components, such as electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Zhang
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital Engineering

Digital engineering underpins our research in all our thematic areas and is also an area where we lead in the development of the underpinning methodologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Kenny
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decision-Making for Autonomous Systems (Ref: AAE-CL-2601)

This project explores a new framework of High-Level Autonomous DecisionMaking, which is based on model predictive control (MPC) and Markov decision process (MDP). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Liu
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electrochemical CO₂ Reduction for Sustainable Fuels (Ref: AAE-ZN-2517)

This PhD project will advance electrochemical CO₂ conversion (CO₂ reduction reaction, CO₂RR) by combining multi-scale modelling with experimental investigations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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RECRUITING NOW: Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC and MOD Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CISDnS) at the University of Southampton.

Looking to pursue a PhD either full time or part time in maritime, aeronautical, aerospace, medical and electronic systems following digital, physical, biological themes then we have opportunities for you. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Airborne Intelligent Monitoring and Quantification of Greenhouse Gases (Ref: AAE-CL-2521)

Methane (CH₄) is the second most significant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂), with over 30 times the global warming potential over a 100-year period. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Liu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Enhancing Wind Turbine performance through informed operation and maintenance (Ref: AAE-SD-2511)

In order to maximise wind farm performance, it is essential that operation and maintenance strategies are optimised. In this project probabilistic models will be developed of whole turbine systems that are able to predict availability and performance over time. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Dunnett, Prof L Jackson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Seasonal Energy Storage (Ref: AAE-TS-2510)

Reaching net zero means decarbonising our energy system by shifting towards renewable generation. But this means we will face higher demand in winter, which needs to be met using energy storage, energy transport, massive overprovision, or through alternative generation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Steffen, Dr A Fly
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hydrogen, Clean and Sustainable Energy

Generating clean and sustainable energy is a key global challenge and a real strength of the school, with work spanning fundamental research into novel materials and technologies all the way through to the scale up of these techniques towards industry readiness. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wagner
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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