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energy engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 818 energy engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Physics-informed machine learning for predicting remaining useful life of wind turbine blades

This project is part of the Aura CDT cluster. Advancing Wind Farm Reliability Via Population-Based Monitoring. A Unified System Perspective on Smart Operation and Maintenance for Offshore Wind. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jones, Prof N Dervilis
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Digital Twin-Enabled Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Adaptive Protection of Hybrid PV/Wind–Hydrogen Energy Systems Using Machine Learning for Net-Zero Energy

  Research Group: Engineering
As Northern Ireland accelerates towards Net Zero, hybrid renewable-hydrogen systems combining solar PV, wind, electrolysers, hydrogen storage, and fuel cells are emerging as a powerful way to store clean energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A M Mohammadi
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero CDT: Optimising Green Methanol Utilisation for Net-Zero Offshore Vessels

Overview. Green methanol is emerging as one of the most viable alternative fuels for deep-sea and offshore shipping, offering a pathway to rapid emissions reduction while leveraging existing global production and distribution infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Shi
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Photocatalytic Synthesis of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Background. Aviation accounts for approximately 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions. Because long-haul flights require exceptionally high energy density, liquid hydrocarbon fuels will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof V Chechik
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Laser surface engineering of solid-state batteries for functionalisation of electrochemical performance (Ref: SF-MP-2027)

Applications are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme to explore new laser surface engineering methods for functionalising the electrochemical performance of solid-state batteries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Pacella
 1 November 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Statistics - Forecasting electricity prices under uncertainty: probabilistic modelling of interconnected energy markets

Description. Four-year fully funded PhD in Applied Statistics (Energy Markets). Why this matters. Electricity is traded from years to minutes ahead of delivery, in many competitive markets designed to match supply and demand as efficiently as possible. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J BROWELL
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - Resilient Cryogenic Power Electronic Inverters for Propulsion Systems in Hydrogen-Powered Aviation

Project background and aim. A fully funded 36-month PhD position is available to candidates of any nationality, subject to Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network eligibility and mobility rules. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Yazdani-Asrami, Dr W Song, Dr Prof Vahedi, Dr Mr Sah
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Chemical Engineering: Multiscale Modelling and Optimisation of Alkaline Water Electrolysers for Improved Performance and Durability

This PhD studentship offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced computational models and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve the efficiency, performance and lifetime of hydrogen electrolysers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Niblett, Dr M Mamlouk
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of Sustainable Antifouling Coatings and Materials for Marine Engineering Applications

This PhD project will develop sustainable polymer-based coatings and materials to prevent marine biofouling. Research will focus on degradable polymers, natural antifouling agents and smart responsive surfaces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(UoM - Peking University) Mineral–Fluid–Rock Interactions for Sustainable Subsurface Energy Technologies

Subsurface geological formations play a vital role in supporting the energy transition, including geothermal energy extraction, geological CO₂ storage and underground energy storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Shang, Assoc Prof YH Hu
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Autonomous Layout Synthesis for High-Density Power Electronics PCBs

Power electronics is the technology behind converting and controlling electrical energy — stepping voltages up or down, switching between AC and DC, and regulating power flow using fast switching devices rather than bulky transformers and resistors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Zhang, Dr J Apsley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Image-Based Property Prediction in Aerogels and Aerogel Composites

Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Image-Based Property Prediction in Aerogels and Aerogel Composites. Thermal insulation is important in applications ranging from buildings and industrial equipment to cryogenic systems, high-temperature processes and oil and gas pipelines. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Vasheghani Farahani, Prof P Withers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Use of Data-Driven Symbolic Regression for the development of accurate and cost-effective Models of Turbulence

From wind moving through a wind farm to air circulating in buildings, turbulent flows affect energy efficiency, ventilation and the transport of heat and pollutants. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Tang, Prof H Iacovides, Dr T Craft, Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanical Engineering PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Chemical Engineering PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme