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concrete PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 concrete PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

Challenges facing the sustainability impact of concrete in 21st century construction includes unsustainable Embodied CO2 (ECO2) with over-reliance of natural aggregate that contribute to diverse anthropogenic effects. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Kew
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effects of self-cementing properties on the performance of a sustainable capillary barrier cover system by using recycled concrete aggregates

In supporting the UK Government to fulfil its targets on carbon emissions and environmental protection, there is an increasingly strong emphasis on recycling and reuse of construction waste in civil engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Kew
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical Simulation of Concrete Fracture under Extreme Conditions using Phase-Field Methods

Concrete structures in energy, industrial, and civil infrastructure are frequently exposed to demanding conditions, such as multiaxial mechanical stresses, fire-induced thermal loading, and/or harsh environmental exposure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Torelli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-Driven Durability Design of Sustainable Concrete for Marine Infrastructure

Supervisory team. Dr Ye Li. This project develops AI-assisted models to predict the durability of sustainable, low-carbon concrete in marine environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Life Cycle Assessment of Alkaline Waste Treatment Pathways for Sustainable Cementitious Materials

The cement and concrete industry accounts for approximately 7% of global CO₂ emissions, driven by limestone calcination and energy-intensive clinker production. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovative Digital Textile Reinforced Concretes for Structural or Repair Applications

The application of Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) for the repair and strengthening of deteriorated existing structures, as well as for the development of new structural components, has recently attracted significant and growing attention. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Post-hazard evaluation of ICCP-SS repaired reinforced concrete beams

Impressed Current Cathodic Protection – Structural Strengthening (ICCP-SS) is a new dual-functional method to retrofit sea-sand RC structures by using a carbon - fibre reinforced cementitious matrix (C-FRCM). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Su
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Application of Structural Health Monitoring to concrete structures with non-metallic reinforcement.

Application of non-metallic reinforcement, such as Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), is getting increasingly popular due to reduced risk of corrosion, high strength, no interference with electro-magnetic fields and other positive characteristics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Donchev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The construction industry’s transition to net zero demands new materials that reduce both waste and CO₂ emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Retrofitting Against Progressive Collapse of Structures

Progressive collapse occurs when the failure of a primary structural element causes a significant portion or the entire structure to collapse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Augustus-Nelson, Dr LW Weekes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Waste Utilisation for Sustainable Resource Recovery and Carbon Capture

This project will involve the development of a novel approach that combines waste utilization and carbon capture technologies to address pressing environmental concerns and promote sustainable resource management. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MRes: Adaptive Reuse – quantifying the structural and embodied carbon impact of timber construction solutions - 1 year (Fully funded fees for home student and generous stipend of £11,800, plus work placement opportunity).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION. There are several barriers to the adoption of timber in construction including for example perceptions of risk with respect to durability and fire which can have a significant impact on the insurability of a building. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr A Livingstone, Dr R Hairstans
 5 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Intelligent Portfolio Optimisation for Basin-Wide Offshore Decommissioning: Scheduling, Economics, and Market Coordination

Important. This project is fully funded for Home/UK students only. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof Meneguzzi Meneguzzi, Dr C Mu, Dr T Cheret
 9 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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NDC Industry Funded PhD: Longevity and fate of pipeline polymer coatings

Important. This project is fully funded for Home/UK students only. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Akisanya, Dr S Sriramula, Dr Y Tanino
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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2D materials-reinforced multifunctional coatings for built environments (PhD Engineering)

Porous construction materials, such as concrete, brick, or wood, are widely utilised in built environments due to their structural strength, durability, and thermal mass. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Kovalska
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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