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engine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 48 engine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavyduty transport applications
Heavy-duty applications (e.g., long haul trucks, container/tanker/bulk carrier ships etc) are notoriously challenging to decarbonize. Read more
Flight dynamic modelling and parameter identification of Single Engine (SE) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Air Mobility Aircraft
Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more
Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure
Structural materials used in modern engineering applications are more than ever today subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. Read more
Failure Fundamentals: Understanding the role of Hydrogen in Jet Engine Failure
The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Metallurgy, investigating failure in jet engine materials. 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
The impact of mineral dust on Aircraft Engines in the Middle East
Mineral dust is considered an atmospheric contaminant in aviation, due to its ability to erode and degrade components of aircraft engines over time, and also engine sensitivity to dust chemical composition. Read more
Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways
The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more
Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip
The aero-industry is required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Therefore, it is important to continuously advance its propulsion technology to reduce its fuel burn and achieve this target by 2050. Read more
Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels
Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more
Combustion studies of organogelated hydrocarbon fuels with electrical capacitance tomography for Hybrid Rocket Engine development
Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. 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
Aerodynamic Interaction between Next Generation Aircraft Engines and Wings
Supervisory Team: David Angland. Project description. A PhD studentship is now available in the area of aircraft aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (aerodynamically generated noise). Read more
Decarbonising the maritime transport with ammonia
Thermal engines are inarguably the prevalent technology powering the maritime sector worldwide, predominantly with fossil fuels. Solid evidence suggests that such engines will maintain a large share of the market for decades to come. Read more