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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Hybrid ML-Physics Optimisation Framework for Pharmaceutical Reactors

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Chemical flow reactors, especially crystallisation reactors, play a vital role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Reactor geometry has a major influence on solute-solvent mixing, which directly affects product consistency, and ultimately drug quality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr C Pereira da Fonte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University
School of Chemical Engineering
The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more
 Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded PhD studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)

University of Bath
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Flexibility to shape your research direction | Training and skills development for industrial and academic careers | Enhanced stipend from year 2 | Diverse and supportive community | Think Tanks with industry partners | Research areas include. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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AI informed surrogate laser-material thermal models based on high-fidelity multi-physics modelling and test data

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
  Research Group: Applied Mathematics, Computational Metallurgy
The modelling of laser-material interactions is a complex multi-physics problem, very computationally intensive and often relies on detailed and expensive characterisation of the material's thermo-physical properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Flint, Prof J Robson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Looping DNA for Nanotechnology and Biomedicine Using Computer Simulations

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
DNA is often depicted as a perfect double helix, yet inside living cells it is constantly bent, twisted, and supercoiled to perform essential genetic functions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AN Noy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PHD MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
School of Mathematics and Physics
The PhD in Mathematical Sciences aims to provide high calibre education and advanced training in mathematics. It will take advantage of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University's international and vibrant research environment to prepare graduates for their research careers. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial intelligence for environmental fluid dynamics modelling

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory team. Dr Gustavo de Almeida and Dr Sergio Maldonado. This exciting PhD project explores the use of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) to model complex environmental flows. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G A M de Almeida
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Finding magnetic reconnection in the cometary plasma environment (Ref: RDF26/SE/EPM/GOETZ)

Northumbria University
School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics
Comets are small bodies that journey through the solar system on often highly elliptical orbits. As they near the Sun, the ices on the surface sublimate and gas and dust escape into space. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Goetz
 6 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-learning battery management systems for lithium–sulfur batteries PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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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Physics-Informed Digital Twin for Coupled Mechanical–Moisture–Carbonation Behaviour in Biochar-Enhanced Low-Carbon Concrete

Aston University
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Project summary. Ready to engineer a greener future? Working closely with a major industry partner , you'll build a state-of-the-art Digital Twin to unlock the carbon-capturing power of biochar-enhanced concrete. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M IMRAN
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ionospheric Modelling for GNSS, Precise Point Positioning, PNT and Space Weather Resilience

University of Birmingham
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Modern society depends on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS and Galileo. These systems support navigation, timing, telecommunications, transport, surveying, finance, energy networks, emergency response, agriculture and autonomous systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Elvidge
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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
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Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Wave-Driven Propulsion

University College London
Department of Mechanical Engineering
A fully funded PhD studentship is available as part of the ERC Starting Grant SurFSUP (Surfing on Free Surfaces by Undulating Propulsion), led by Dr Graham Benham in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Benham
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Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
This PhD project focuses on the simulation and modelling of wet and cohesive powders, which play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Thornton
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