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industrial design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 252 industrial design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Design of Microalloyed Green Steels

Host. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University. Location. Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia. Duration. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CR Hutchinson, Dr YX Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Digital Design of Low-Carbon Leather Composite Textiles from Fashion and Industrial Waste

This project, primarily based at Imperial College London, is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Bilotti, Dr E Legge
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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HW-3-2 Lime carbonation systems for carbon dioxide removal

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Prof P Renforth
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Development of Ultra‑Long‑Acting Injectable Depot Technologies for Chronic Viral Infection Therapy

This project aims to create an ultra‑long‑acting injectable platform capable of delivering antiviral therapy for months at a time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Qi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr S Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in dynamic assembly of surfactant & polymer mixtures for next generation green formulations

  Research Group: Soft Matter Engineering
A PhD position in soft matter science and engineering is available for an October 2026 start date (or ASAP thereafter) in the department of Chemical Engineering, in close collaboration with industrial partners. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JT Cabral
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Simulation and Data-Driven Discovery of Smarter, Greener Formulations

This project pioneers formulation design by integrating statistical optimisation tools with advanced molecular simulations and experimental validation with industry partners, Unilever. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof S Maskell
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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HW-3-12 Smart Water Engineering for a Waterless Distillery

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Dr S Pitchaimuthu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering Additive Manufacturing Processes for the Design and Fabrication of Resilient Fusion Reactor Components

Delivering reliable and economically viable fusion power depends on the ability to design and build reactor systems that operate safely under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Trustworthy Embodied Autonomous Vehicles Design Through Foundation Model - PhD

We invite applications for a self-funded PhD to advance trustworthy embodied autonomous vehicle systems through the integration of foundation models and human-centred design. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Xing
 22 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Magnetic Metamaterials and Millimetre-Wave Devices – Industrial PhD in Physics (Fully-Funded Studentship) – UK Nationals/UK Dual-Nationals ONLY

Join us in the University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research & Innovation – the heart of the UK Metamaterials community. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Y Ogrin
 21 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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