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heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 heat transfer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Experimental Investigation of Phase-Change Heat Transfer on Engineered Surfaces for Compact Thermal Systems

University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
This exciting PhD project aims to experimentally investigate the fundamental nucleation, liquid-film, and heat-transfer mechanisms that govern phase-change heat transfer on engineered surfaces, with a primary focus on boiling and/or condensation in compact thermal systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A S Sadaghiani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling and Physics-Informed AI for Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This PhD project focuses on the development of next-generation high-fidelity modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and physics-informed artificial intelligence frameworks for particle-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems operating under highly variable renewable energy conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of a Multi-Scale Optimisation Framework for Nanoparticle-Enhanced Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Gomes, Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Model Order Reduction techniques for nonlinear elasticity and thermofluids

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
High-fidelity computer simulations for complex engineering systems are computationally demanding. The challenges compound for problems in nonlinear regime and multiphysics loading conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CK Kadapa , Dr CG Guiver
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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DPhil in Engineering Science Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA) in Gas Turbine Heat Management.

University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science
Research Studentship in Aircraft Propulsion. 4 year D.Phil. studentship . Project. DPhil in Engineering Science Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA) in Gas Turbine Heat Management. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Ireland
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Photo-thermal composite Phase Change Materials for Photovoltaic and Thermal Hybrid Applications

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The UK government is committed to reaching Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Due to the global economic landscape and energy market, the pathway towards "Net Zero" must be accelerated to release the economic pressure on households and businesses. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CCP Costa Pereira, Dr NS Sellami
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Hybrid Battery Cooling Strategy Using Nano-Enhanced Coolants and Optimized Module Configuration for Electric Vehicles

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
This experimental study develops a nano-enhanced coolant and an optimized liquid-cooled battery module, and evaluates performance using thermophysical tests, cycling experiments, and an exergy analysis to quantify useful thermal potential and irreversibilities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R G Walvekar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quantification of fire safety for new battery materials (50:50 studentship – Faraday Institution and Net Zero Centre)

King’s College London
Department of Engineering
Lithium-ion batteries have become the cornerstone of our energy storage systems. However, they present several critical safety challenges, primarily around the risk of fire. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Novel Thermochemical Heat Storage for Waste Heat Recovery

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The rising demand for sustainable and efficient energy management has brought attention to the vast amounts of waste heat produced by industries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli
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Implementation of innovative telemetric technology towards carbon-neutral and safe grain storage in the UK - PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
This fully funded PhD studentship, supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) and industrial partner Crover Ltd, offers home fees (£5,238 p.a.) and a £23,000 annual tax-free stipend for three years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Verheecke-Vaessen, Dr JL Luo
 10 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research opportunity focuses on advancing the field of large-scale additive manufacturing, utilising metal wire as the feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and Characterisation of High Thermal Conductivity Insulation Systems for Offshore Wind Generator Windings

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Offshore wind turbine generators are increasingly constrained by thermal limitations in stator windings, where conventional electrical insulation materials with comparatively lower thermal conductivity can accelerate thermal ageing and limit overall generator performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling Fire Spread - SAFEBATT

King’s College London
Department of Engineering
This is a 3.5 year PhD project at KCL affiliated to the Faraday Institution SAFEBATT project, which is a major project increasing the fundamental understanding… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-Fidelity Exascale-Enabled Infrastructure for analysing the impact of wind farm wakes on wind/sea interactions

Lancaster University
School of Engineering
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND. The extraction of energy from the wind yields the formation of low-speed regions (wakes) behind wind farms (WFs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Campobasso, Dr E Belikov, Mr A Jackson, Dr W Zhang
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3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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