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energy engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 818 energy engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding light-induced switching of ferroelectrics towards optically controlled neuromorphic computing

Wings that are free to rotate about a fixed point can undergo very large vibrations, with peak-to-peak amplitudes of over 120 degrees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Cagney
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Eco-Friendly Plant-based Protein Enrichment via Dry Air Fractionation: A Techno-economic Investigation vs Common Wet Methods (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-12)

Can we produce high-quality plant-based proteins using less energy, water and fewer chemicals? As global demand for sustainable food grows, developing more efficient and environmentally friendly protein production technologies is becoming increasingly important. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Salehi, Dr H J Sarnavi, Dr P Acharya
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Security and Privacy of Energy-Constraint Internet of Things Communication using Distributed AI

In recent years, the Internet of Things (IoT) has progressed dramatically due to advancements in technology. It plays an important role in the development of abundant applications and economic ventures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D GC
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multiscale Scientific Machine Learning Digital Twins for High-Torque Electric Propulsion under Extreme Duty Cycles - EPSRC DLA studentship for September 2027 entry

Electrifying heavy-duty maritime vessels, mining equipment and off-highway machinery is central to Net Zero and Clean Energy goals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Koonthalakadu Baby
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Goal-Oriented Networking for Multi-Camera Streaming and Real-Time Decisions (Ref: SF-MD-2027)

Networks are traditionally designed to deliver bits quickly and accurately, and are judged on throughput, latency and error rate. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Derakhshani, Dr KK Kyriakopoulos, Dr WZ Zhang
 1 November 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Study the Transient Dynamics of Advanced Photonics Materials

  Research Group: Engineering
Advanced materials such as perovskites, graphene and other two-dimensional (2D) materials are essential for next-generation technologies, including high-efficiency solar cells, sensors, semiconductors, quantum technologies and energy-harvesting devices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AFP Farokh Payam
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWOT and SAR Earth Observation for Deep-Water Offshore Wind Monitoring (Ref: AURA27-CH)

Offshore wind farms operate in a constantly changing marine environment. Waves, changing sea levels and storms affect access to turbines, maintenance activities and the resilience of offshore infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Hancock, Prof C Lloyd
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Matching Ultrasonic Simulations to Experiment

  Research Group: Ultrasonics & NDT
Project description. Undertake a cutting-edge research project developing the next generation of digital tools for ultrasonic inspection. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Wilcox
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reconfigurable Quantum Photonic Chips for Quantum Computing and Networks

Supervisors. Tanmoy Mukhopadhyay T.Mukhopadhyay@soton.ac.uk. Susmita Naskar S.Naskar@soton.ac.uk. Closing Date. 31st of July 2027 (31st of March for international applicants). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Mukhopadhyay
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Surgical Capsule-size Devices for Non-invasive Gastrointestinal Therapies (in collaboration with IntroMedic and Sheffield Teaching Hospital) (C3.5-ELE-Damian)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Damian, Dr C Chen
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bio-Inspired Neural Dynamics for Dexterous Manipulation and Locomotion Control in Soft Robotics

A PhD position is available for home tuition fees students only under the supervision of Dr Arsen Abdulali at the Centre for Advanced Robotics, Queen Mary University of London, in the rapidly developing fields of Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence, with a particular focus on bio-inspired neural dynamics for intelligent control of soft robotic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Abdulali
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of a High-Power Nuclear Electric Propulsion System for Rapid Space Transportation

Supervisors. Prof Minkwan Kim m.k.kim@soton.ac.uk. Prof Matthew Middleton M.J.Middleton@soton.ac.uk. Project title. Development of a High-Power Nuclear Electric Propulsion System for Rapid Space Transportation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M K Kim
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Brushless Doubly Fed Generators: Electromagnetic Design and Optimisation (HEIDARYM_U27SCI)

Primary Supervisor. Dr Malihe Heidary. Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (BDFMs) offer a promising solution for offshore wind energy applications due to their brushless operation, reduced maintenance requirements, and ability to operate with partially rated power converters. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M H Heidary
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Eco-friendly & high performing organic photovoltaics

Developing renewable energy solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the market using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods is crucial. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JP Panidi
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next generation of flexible hybrid thermoelectric materials and devices

  Research Group: Energy and Elecrochemistry
Supervisory team. Professor Iris Nandhakumar and Professor Steve Beeby. This project aims to develop flexible micro thermoelectric generators that harvest body heat to power wearable electronics, replacing batteries needing frequent recharging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I S Nandhakumar
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)