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building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 564 building PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising Building Morphology Parameters and Lowering Embodied Carbon in Buildings Through Multi-Objective Optimisation

The construction sector is widely recognised for producing significant carbon emissions, significantly impacting its environmental and economic viability and the substantial expenses incurred throughout a building's lifespan (Y. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NF Fernando, Dr TO Olawumi, Dr MJ Jowkar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building Sustainability and Occupant Well-being: Data-Driven Design Optimization

In an era where the quest for sustainability intersects with the imperative of human well-being, the building sector stands at a critical juncture [1,2]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovative Building Services Renovation in Scottish Zero Emission Neighbourhoods

The Energy Efficient Scotland programme outlines the path for our homes, businesses and public buildings to become more energy efficient. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Jowkar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Professor Zhiwen Luo is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ‘Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change’. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Luo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digitally twinned rating systems for low energy housing in Scotland.

This PhD Project aims to develop innovative ‘digitally twinned’ rating systems for low energy housing in Scotland. Energy efficiency is becoming a pressing issue that must be addressed in current and future housing developments. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Circular Economy Strategies in Building Environment Engineering

This research project presents a unique opportunity for individuals interested in addressing sustainability challenges within the building environment through the lens of circular economy principles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building integrated Photvoltaic for existing buildings

As the quest for sustainable building increases, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) promises to be a viable energy source that easily blends with modern architectural materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr NS Sellami, Dr F Sukki
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Life Cycle Energy Saving Strategies and Evaluation Framework for Pre-1919 Constructions

Background. Buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 30% of carbon emissions in the UK. Energy saving in the built environment is a critical focus area to meet government targets for reducing carbon emissions, which are supported by the continuous updates to building regulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioaerosol monitors for building control systems

Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2025 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Stopford, Dr W. S. Stanley, Dr D. W. Wang, Dr S. Y. Yun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Controlling Particles, VOC and their Oxidation: Smart Demand Controlled Ventilation for Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency

This PhD project is dedicated to advancing smart demand controlled ventilation systems in response to advances in understanding of indoor air chemistry and the transformative potential of smart technologies in building ventilation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Kumar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Future of Glass – Viability and Innovation opportunities of glass building envelopes for Net Zero Future (Ref: ABCE-MG1-24)

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
 Supervisor: Dr M Gutai
 1 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial intelligence to Building Energy Systems for Next Generation Control Strategies

HVAC accounts for 60-70% of all end user energy in buildings. Despite advanced in. solar/thermal technologies there has been no real reduction in consumption across. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Hughes
 1 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sheffield Hallam University - GTA Scholarship in CRESR: Bringing Nature Home: reconciling climate mitigation and nature restoration goals in building retrofit to promote multi-species justice, with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and South Yorkshire Eco-Fit.

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant scholarships in CRESR, commencing 1 October 2025. GTA scholarship scheme aims to develop highly skilled postgraduate researchers with further information on the University’s PhD scholarships available in the Conditions of Award document. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ambrose
 17 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Project – Computer Science – Digital Twins to Decarbonise Transport Facilities and Infrastructure

Start Date. 01.03.2025. In the rapidly evolving transportation landscape, the sustainability of transport facilities and infrastructures have gained great importance due to their significant environmental impacts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AT Taha, Prof DF Flynn
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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