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computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Integrating AI-Driven Optimisation and High-Fidelity Laser-Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling

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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Vascular morphology and haemodynamic risk of intracranial aneurysm in aortic coarctation

Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a common congenital heart disease, and even after successful repair, patients face elevated lifelong risk of hypertension, stroke, and intracranial aneurysm (IA). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hart
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Direct numerical simulation of droplet impact on deformable porous media at pore scale

The impact of droplets on deformable porous media is a complex multiphysics phenomenon with applications ranging from agricultural irrigation and soil erosion to industrial processes like filtration and additive manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Papadikis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Development of Next-Generation Vascular Stents

  Research Group: Advanced Manufacturing Research Group
A PhD position is available for a highly motivated candidate to contribute to the development of an innovative class of vascular stents with improved clinical performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Essa, Dr A Abdelwahab
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics of Multi-Component Substrates through Fusion and Vapourisation State Transitions

High energy density lasers now sit at the heart of advanced manufacturing, joining and materials processing, and underpin a growing range of defence and energy applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Flint, Prof J Robson
 14 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of a ‘Digital-Twin’ model for Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics to use in real-time monitoring of patients after severe Traumatic Brain Injury

PhD only. Summary. Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) produces complex and rapidly evolving disturbances in cerebral blood flow, intracranial pressure and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Smielewski
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantum Supersolids: Solitons, Vortices, and Nonlinear Dynamics (PROMENTD_U27EMPSFMF)

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Davide Proment. A supersolid is one of the most intriguing recently realised phases of quantum matter, simultaneously exhibiting the crystalline structure of solids and the frictionless flow of superfluids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Proment
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building the Human Amniotic Sac - Mechanics and Growth Control of Human Post-Gastrulation Amnioids

A 2027 Crick-University College London Joint PhD project with Silvia Santos (Crick) and Guillaume Charras (UCL). Please note. to apply to this project, candidates must be eligible for home tuition fee status. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Santos, Dr G Charras
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Machine-learning methods for analysing quantum turbulence in superfluid helium

Quantum turbulence is a remarkable form of fluid motion that occurs in superfluids. Unlike turbulence in ordinary fluids, quantum turbulence is sustained by a dynamic tangle of quantized vortices, each carrying a fixed amount of circulation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Golov, Dr P Walmsley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Haemoelasticity and Biomechanics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

  Research Group: Thermofluids
The progression and rupture risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are governed by a complex interplay between blood flow dynamics and the mechanical properties of the aortic wall. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Elastic particles in low Reynolds flows

Many fluid mechanical problems involve the motion of thin/slender particles (such as elastic sheets or fibres) in low-Reynolds-number flows. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Heil, Dr D Pihler-Puzovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

The Faculty of Science is part of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's leading research centres conducting cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with an annual research spend of over £130 million. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Multi-Scale Modelling of Powder Bed Fusion: Two-Way Coupling of Granular Dynamics and Melt Pool Hydrodynamics

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing involves complex multi-physics across disparate length and time scales. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Thornton, Dr T Flint
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Neuromorphic Imaging for Plume Particle Interactions in Spacecraft Environments

Spacecraft operate in challenging environments where interactions between propulsion plumes, surfaces and particles can influence mission performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Rajamanickam, Dr K Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] From Solid to Flow: Understanding Yielding in Soft Materials

Yield-stress materials are everywhere. in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, coatings, construction materials, pastes, inks and many advanced manufacturing processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof A Juel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)