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composite materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 composite materials PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Simulation and Analysis of Damage for Failure Prediction on Advanced Composite Structures subjected to Impact Loading

The development of new advanced composite materials offers plenty of possibilities to implement these new structures into highly strained components and applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Energy Efficient Processing of Thermoplastic Composites

Energy Efficient Processing of Thermoplastic Composites Lightweight composites are growing rapidly across industries due to a powerful combination of performance benefits, economic incentives, and environmental pressures. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Roy, Dr K Kamenev
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Coulter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(SATURN CDT) Impact of the redox behaviour of uranium and magnesium during the vitrification of pumpable wastes

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT  . UoM_Nuclear. This project is focussed on supporting the Sellafield clean-up through investigating the potential vitrification of pumpable intermediate level wastes (ILWs). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Hand, Dr C Thorpe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hollow core optical fibres embedded with chalcogenide 2D materials

Supervisory Team. Dr Pier Sazio and Dr Ioannis Zeimpekis. Hollow core anti-resonant fibres (ARFs) enable strong light-matter interaction through functional material deposition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Sazio
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Printing of Carbon-Supported Nanoparticles for Catalytic Applications

Catalysts are a key component of any technology aimed at reducing the energy and carbon footprint of today’s incumbent technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Yuen, Prof T Maschmeyer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Penalized and Immersed Finite Element Method for Interface Problems

This research develops novel Penalized (PFEM) and Immersed Finite Element Methods (IFEM) to solve interface problems where material properties change abruptly, such as in fluid-structure interactions or composite materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ph.D. student in Energy Mechanics and Sustainability Program

1-2 Ph.D. students (Spring or Fall 2026 entry). Research project. (1) Multiphysics modeling and characterization of next-gen batteries; (2) Machine-learning assisted battery manufacturing and prognostics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JX Xu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Solar-Laser Hybrid Sintering for Lunar Regolith Metamaterials

Supervisory team. Dr. Ye Li. This project investigates the microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of laser-sintered lunar regolith. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Photo-thermal composite Phase Change Materials for Photovoltaic and Thermal Hybrid Applications

The UK government is committed to reaching Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Due to the global economic landscape and energy market, the pathway towards "Net Zero" must be accelerated to release the economic pressure on households and businesses. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CCP Costa Pereira, Dr NS Sellami
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering of Smart and Sustainable Biomaterials for Regenerative Orthopaedics

This PhD project explores the development of next-generation biomaterials for orthopaedic regeneration, focusing on engineering sustainable ceramic-based implants that address both clinical needs and environmental pressures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gnanasagaran
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Shape-stabilised PCMs from Agricultural Waste for Clean Energy Applications

Agriculture contributes to the world's economic growth by accounting for 4 % of the global gross domestic product (The World Bank, 2023). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CCP Costa Pereira, Dr D Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

  Research Group: Polymers and Composites
Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structural Integrity Finite Element Analyses of Formula I Composite Panels for Safer and Lighter Designs

Formula 1 car composite panels are subjected to extreme loads. Cracks can develop at the composite microstructure at an early stage and then propagate due to fatigue which poses a serious hazard. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Novel Long Term Composite Dosage Form for Controlled Transmucosal Drug Delivery

Despite the number of mucoadhesive dosage forms available, the delivery of drugs through the mucosa still presents major challenges such as a lack of drug localization due to their short residence times, difficulties in accurate drug dosing and poor patient compliance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Shaikh, Dr C Seaton, Dr S Shnyder
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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