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LITECS (Laser Imaging of Turbine Engine Combustion Species)
The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
New understanding, of the adverse impact of aviation and other emissions on the global environment and local air quality, has enhanced the pressure to reduce emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Ozanyan, Dr P Wright
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Automated Configuration of Simulation Parameters
University of Bath Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
State of the art automotive propulsion system development uses a blend of physical experiments and high-fidelity simulation to provide a highly realistic environment to study system behavior. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Brace
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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Intelligent approaches to improve the system reliability of advanced testing methods
University of Bath Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Automotive propulsion system development processes have advanced greatly over the last years, blending physical experiments and high-fidelity simulation to provide a highly realistic environment in which to study system behaviour. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Brace
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Molecular Network Heat Engines
Queen Mary University of London School of Physics and Astronomy
Heat engines are one of the central tenets of thermodynamics. In cyclical heat engines, a working gas moves through a reversible cycle to transfer heat between a hot and a cold reservoir and perform useful work. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Mol
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Deposition and characterisation of high corrosion resistance and electrically insolating thin film coatings
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
The UK government target of net zero emission by 2050 and the phase-out of passenger cars with internal combustion engine is facing great challenges in the research of alternative energy resources, such as wind and solar energies, batteries and fuel cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Yang, Prof R Brydson
 28 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Automated generation and parameterisation of physics-based propulsion system models
University of Bath Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Accurate simulation models are vital for the implementation of digital development techniques. These models need to be a suitably accurate representation of the system behaviour, whilst also satisfying key requirements in terms of computational speed and scalability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Q Zhang
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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Beyond Predictive Energy Management
University of Bath Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Project Scope. The aim of this research will be to investigate the benefits and trade-offs from the use of predictive, multi-objective control strategies for X-EV connected hybrid vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Brace
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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Plasma-assisted technologies for clean combustion
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
The successful ignition of a combustible mixture not only initiates the combustion but also influences the subsequent combustion process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Volkov
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Use of ammonia as energy vector for power generation and propulsion
University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering
Description. In the aim to reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact of the energy sector, there is a huge drive to decarbonise existing combustion technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Balachandran
Open Day(s)  3 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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A Holistic Approach to the Analysis of Fuel Deposits and Precursors using Hyphenated High Resolution Mass spectrometric Techniques
University of Southampton Chemistry
Supervisory Team.   G J Langley, J M Herniman, Jim Barker (Innospec). Project description. Emissions from internal combustion engines (ICE) continue to have a major impact regarding climate change and health issues worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Langley
 1 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Health Effects of Non-Exhaust Particle Emissions
University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit
Until now, research into the health effects of particulate emissions from vehicles has mainly focussed on exhaust (tailpipe) emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M MacFarlane, Prof A Willis
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Computational Modelling and Simulation of Methane-Slip for Marine Engines
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team.   Dr Lindsay-Marie Armstrong, Dr Dinesh Kahanda-Koralage, Prof Dominic Hudson, Prof Damon A.H. Teagle (Ocean and Earth Science). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Armstrong
 31 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Air handling system optimisation for Fuel cell applications
University of Bath Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Delivering zero emission heavy duty automotive applications is expected to involve the extensive use of fuel cells. Like traditional combustion engines, fuel cells require an air handling system to provide a pressurised flow of oxygen to react with the hydrogen fuel. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RDB Burke
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Flame and Acoustic Wave Interactions
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thermoacoustic instability is an unresolved problem in combustion devices such as gas turbine and jet engine. When the acoustic pressure is coupled with the heat release fluctuation, very strong oscillation may occur, which may even damage the hardware component to cause high losses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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