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The origins of complex CMAS deposits in aircraft engines and their effects on engine degradation
This EPSRC/Rolls-Royce funded PhD project provides an exciting opportunity for a student with a background in earth science, materials science, chemistry or engineering to address a major challenge faced by the airline industry as it strives to become more energy-efficient, namely the corrosion of engine components caused by ingestion of airborne sand and dust. Read more
A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavy-duty transport applications
A 3-year fully funded position is available to contribute substantially to the development of a new zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled thermal engine technology for heavy duty transport applications. Read more
PhD Studentship - ChatGPT based AI game engine development
Since its public release in November last year, ChatGPT has been rapidly integrated into various software tools and services. For instance, Microsoft introduced a new version of its Bing search engine that included a ChatGPT-4-powered chatbot. Read more
Fusion of advanced testing and machine learning methods in propulsion aerodynamics PhD
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the area of aero-engine aerodynamics within the Propulsion Engineering Centre at Cranfield University sponsored by EPSRC and LaVision UK. Read more
Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling
A step change in the use of numerical tools is needed to understand the impact of net-zero carbon aircraft and engines. Read more
Adjoint optimisation of aero engine fuel passages
Aero engines can suffer from deposition growth over time, resulting in suboptimal engine heat management, spray patternation and hot spots. Read more
Engine Chain Drive Friction and Wear
Chain drive systems are once again becoming prevalent in automotive engines. They contribute a significant amount to the total engine friction, however, and therefore by reducing chain friction overall energy savings will be possible. Read more
Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X2)
The project will seek an understanding of the microstructural changes during machining of specialist aerospace materials for high temperature applications used in the latest generations of civil and military aero-engines. Read more
A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells
Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications
Research Group:
Coatings and Ceramics
Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more
AI-Based Diagnostics and Prognostics Digital Twin to Support Predictive Maintenance of Gas Turbine Engines PhD
Current gas turbine engines use hydrocarbon fuels, such as kerosene, diesel and natural gas which inevitably produce CO2 and NOx emissions. Read more
High-speed propulsion system aerodynamics PhD
Applications are invited for fully funded PhD studentship in the area of experimental aerodynamics for high-speed flows within the Centre for Propulsion an Thermal Power Engineering Centre at Cranfield University. Read more
University of Bath URSA project: Hydrogen Combustion and its Application in Net Zero Propulsion Systems
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition. Project. In the foreseeable future, hydrogen will play an increasingly significant role in the transition to green economies and sustainable societies. Read more
Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research [Self-Funded Students Only]
Research Group:
Visual Computing
The way in which AI systems make decisions is often different from the approach a human takes. Thus, the operation of an AI system may be difficult to interpret and learn from, and poses the problem of user trust. Read more
Realising Engines in the Quantum Regime with Single Atoms
It has been recently realised that new scientific and technological opportunities arise from the combination of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. Read more