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computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 66 computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Predictive modelling and control of low-cost droplets for micro-engineering

University of Birmingham
School of Mathematics
Advances in manufacturing science have resulted in unprecedented research and development in the design of ‘micro-swimmers’. microscopic entities that navigate fluid environments by converting some form of energy–e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N D Desai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation and Analysis of Ultra-High Efficiency Free-Piston Engine Power Generators

Durham University
Department of Engineering
Achieving thermal efficiencies beyond 50% represents a transformative opportunity for low-carbon power generation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Smallbone
 7 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This PhD project focuses on the development of advanced multiphysics models to investigate aquifer-based compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Niasar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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CFD Study of Fires in Mechanically Ventilated Nuclear Compartments

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Fire remains a major risk in nuclear power plants (NPPs). Fire safety research therefore plays an important role in developing fire simulation tools for risk assessments in nuclear facilities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Dembele
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Efficient and trustworthy CFD simulation of hypersonic glide vehicles under dynamic control

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Ralf Deiterding. Hypersonic glide vehicles operate in an extreme aerothermal environment and are genuinely difficult to control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Deiterding
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of physics-constrained reduced order models of thermally driven flows

Monash University
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Project description. Thermally driven turbulent flows in engineering and geophysical systems, are highly dimensional, nonlinear, and multi-scale. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Soria, Dr V Kitsios
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
The decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy sites presents a significant safety challenge. managing hydrogen gas. Generated from nuclear waste, hydrogen can accumulate in silos and storage vessels, forming flammable mixtures with air. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Machine Learning for Air-breathing Hypersonic Propulsion

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
This PhD project is to develop and apply Machine Learning (ML) to address the aerodynamic problems associated with air-breathing hypersonic propulsion systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Claus
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Photo-thermal composite Phase Change Materials for Photovoltaic and Thermal Hybrid Applications

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
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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Transition and turbulence simulations for high-speed aerodynamics applications

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory team. Prof Neil Sandham. New computer hardware is enabling us to carry out computer simulations of the most pressing problems in aerodynamics, relating to boundary layer transition and turbulence. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Sandham
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Artificial intelligence for environmental fluid dynamics modelling

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory team. Dr Gustavo de Almeida and Dr Sergio Maldonado. This exciting PhD project explores the use of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) to model complex environmental flows. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G A M de Almeida
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Wave-Driven Propulsion

University College London
Department of Mechanical Engineering
A fully funded PhD studentship is available as part of the ERC Starting Grant SurFSUP (Surfing on Free Surfaces by Undulating Propulsion), led by Dr Graham Benham in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Benham
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Integrating AI-Driven Optimisation and High-Fidelity Laser-Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Gomes, Dr L Akanji
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising resilience and sustainability of structures through developing new-era fire engineering performance design exemplars

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
This fully funded PhD provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in performance-based fire engineering for buildings, improving life safety, structural robustness and low-carbon design decisions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Nikitas, Dr M Bocian
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero - Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Wastewater-to-Resource Systems

Newcastle University
CDT PINZ
This PhD project targets a key challenge in sustainable process engineering. translating microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) technology from lab-scale innovation to robust, industrial deployment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RL Law, Dr E Heidrich
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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