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automotive engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 automotive engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Active noise control of automotive tyres (Ref: AAE-DOB-2518)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr D O'Boy, Dr M Martinez Garcia

10 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Hybrid Additive–Subtractive Manufacturing of Lightweight Alloys with Ultrasonically Assisted Robotic Machining

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Dr Xuan Li, Dr Dikai Guan. This project aims to develop a hybrid manufacturing technology, integrating metal additive manufacturing with ultrasonically assisted robotic machining to improve the quality and precision of lightweight alloys, including thin-walled structures and complex-shaped aerospace parts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

30 September 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Studentship in Tribology of Tyre & Road Emissions

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project Overview. Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in the Tribology of Tyre and Road particle emissions within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Masen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Pioneering Active EMI Filters With AI For Sustainable Automotive Systems

University College London

Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering

UCL Department / Faculty. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering / Engineering Sciences. Location of position. Bloomsbury, London. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof YH Hu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD: Population-based Manufacturing from Novel Grammatical Models

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Are you keen to apply advanced data science and machine learning to tackle major real-world engineering challenges? Manufacturing complex, high-performance components in aerospace and automotive engineering is a highly demanding task. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Worden, Dr A Hughes, Dr G Tsialiamanis

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Last chance to apply

AI-Enhanced EMC Digital Twin for Automotive WBG Converters

Coventry University

Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth

Introduction. The global shift toward electric mobility requires automotive power electronics with elevated power density, thermal performance, and efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Prof B V Vogiatzakis

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

AI-Enabled Optimisation for the Next Generation of Sustainable and Resilient Building Design (in collaboration with LimitState Ltd.) (C3.5-MAC-He)

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L He, Prof S Rigby

13 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Quiet Efficiency: reducing wind noise for low drag cars (with Jaguar Land Rover)

University of Bristol

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures

High-fidelity numerical simulation of vehicle aerodynamics and wind noise with experimental validation. Reducing aerodynamic drag helps cars use less energy, but changes to vehicle shape can also influence wind noise and passenger comfort. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jadidi, Prof M Azarpeyvand

11 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Sustainable Engineering Plastics

University College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Application Deadline. 12:00 UK time on 08 January 2027. PhD start Date. 01 October 2027. Eligibility Requirements. Only candidates eligible for tuition fees at the Home/UK fee rate can apply. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Miodownik

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD Scholarship Project: Structural Electrodes for Li-S Batteries

Imperial College London

Department of Chemical Engineering

Structural batteries, or structural materials that can also store and deliver electrical energy, could play a pivotal role in decarbonising challenging industries such as aviation, by integrating the power source within, say, the aeroplane fuselage itself. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HA Au

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Multiaxial Variable Amplitude Fatigue of Aluminium–Steel Welded Joints with In-Situ Full-Field Measurement

Sheffield Hallam University

Engineering and Built Environment

There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Prof LS Susmel, Dr DA Asquith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Space Satellite Structures Manufacturing Using 3D Printing of Advanced Polymers and Composites (Ref: SF-SR-2026-3)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The rapid growth of the global space sector is creating increasing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and cost-effective satellite structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rahatekar, Dr R Blanchard

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

Hardware-Efficient and Uncertainty-Aware Intrusion Detection Systems for Next-Generation Autonomous Vehicles (Ref: SF-SA-2027)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KK Kyriakopoulos, Dr SA Amiri

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

AlGaN Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles: AI-Enhanced Design, Simulation, and Characterization

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and supervised by Dr Mahsa Mehrad. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Mehrad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Machine Learning-Enabled Ultrasonic and Thermal Inspection for Quantitative Composite Defect Mapping

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) and advanced composite laminates are critical to modern aerospace structures, automotive components, and renewable energy infrastructure. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Maio, Dr P Potluri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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