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We have 99 automotive engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
automotive engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 99 automotive engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Cognitive Monitoring of Human Operators using Multi-modal Artificial Intelligence (Ref: AAE-MM-2407)
Please note that this project is not University-funded. You will need to secure external funding to cover your tuition and living expenses. Read more
Active noise control of automotive tyres using ultrasonic parametric arrays (Ref: AACME-24-023)
Automotive vehicles are becoming heavier with wider tyres to support this weight. Above a speed of around 30 miles per hour, the noise produced by the tyres is the dominant source. Read more
Standards to specify damping and loss factor in joint connections through ultrasonic inspection techniques where temperature and humidity in real world conditions are important (Ref: AACME-24-032)
Finite element models are used to predict the vibration characteristics of aircraft and automotive vehicles. A large and complex model can be generated to determine the level of vibration which can be transmitted from one area to another. Read more
Advanced Modelling of Carbon Black Morphology in Methane Pyrolysis for CO2-Free Hydrogen Production (Ref: AACME-24-010)
Methane pyrolysis is a promising low-carbon method for hydrogen production, where methane decomposes into hydrogen gas and solid carbon, thus avoiding CO₂ emissions common in traditional processes like steam methane reforming. Read more
Evaluating Gasification for Sustainable Waste-to-Energy: A CFD and Life Cycle Analysis Against Traditional Incineration (Ref: AACME-24-009)
According to the BBC, traditional waste incineration has become one of the major carbon emission industries in the UK. With the growing demand for sustainable waste management, gasification presents a promising alternative by producing valuable energy and syngas with lower emissions and greater efficiency. Read more
Low cost acoustic camera designs and algorithms for tracking swarms of drones / UAVs (Ref: AACME-24-033)
Tracking and detection methods for UAVs and drones typically involve human in the loop, with technology including long range radar, short range radar, cameras, infra-red camera, RF communication technology and acoustics. Read more
Data-driven modelling and analysis of ammonia spray combustion for net-zero transitions (Ref: AACME-24-008)
Achieving carbon neutrality is essential in combating global warming. The UK’s 2050 net-zero target and the Paris Agreement highlight the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to non-carbon alternatives, especially for heavy-duty and marine sectors where battery technology has limited feasibility. Read more
Energy efficiency optimisation of electric vehicles in dynamic driving scenarios (Ref: AACME-24-020)
To advance an era of green, clean, and affordable energy, this project will develop a novel efficiency-aware dymamic optimisation framework as a paradigm shift of the advanced electric drive control strategy to deliver promising properties like higher control bandwidth, lower current distortion and lower device switching frequency for electric machines. Read more
Data and AI Powered Turbulence Modelling for Fusion Energy Cooling Flows (Ref: AACME-24-035)
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is critical in many natural and engineering problems. With tackling climate change and NetZero targets among the driving factors of our economies, fusion energy is a potential key technology. Read more
Optimised laser textured surfaces for preventative electrical erosion damage (Ref: FP-RR-2025/MTC002)
This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research at Loughboorugh University in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Read more
Study of SCO2 compressor instability by using high fidelity CFD and data-driven reduced order model (Ref: AACME-24-007)
Supercritical carbon dioxide (SCO2) would be a key working fluid for the future power systems (e.g. concentrated solar power, geothermal and even classic power). Read more
Intelligent Dynamic Control for Safety Assured and Highly Productive Maintenance in Fusion Power Plants (Ref: AACME-24-048)
The lack of safety assured control methods limits the development of new maintenance solutions in the roadmap of improving maintenance productivity for fusion power plants. Read more
Moments of Power: Performance of Energy Systems in Real-World Conditions (Ref: AACME-24-026)
Moments of Power is a method for analysing energy systems under real-world usage conditions. Read more
Start-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates (Ref: AFAAE003)
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) has the potential to decarbonise the transport sector through the use of renewable electricity and zero tailpipe emissions, however, limited vehicle range remains a significant issue. Read more
Countering Cyberattacks in Autonomous Vehicles (Ref: AACME-24-016)
With the development of technologies in autonomous vehicles (AVs), data processing and communication between vehicles, mobile devices, and central controllers could become essential in transportation systems. Read more