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industrial engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 463 industrial engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling and Physics-Informed AI for Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

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 and optimisation of ultra-efficient and power dense ice protection system for future aircraft systems

This PhD project lies within the discipline of atmospheric icing science, specifically at the intersection of aircraft systems design, thermal management, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Vincent, Dr FE Embuena
 17 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Characterisation of High Shear Mixers for process Intensification (Ref: CG-GO-2519)

High shear mixers such as rotor-stators, ultrasonicators, high pressure jets, are used for dispersion processes during the manufacture of numerous high value products. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın
 5 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI Enabled Supply Chain Resilience in Food Manufacturing

This PhD will develop AI-enabled methods to assess and monitor supply chain resilience in food manufacturing, moving beyond traditional self-reported supplier assessments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Birse
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

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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Novel Electromagnetic Sensing Arrays for Complex Materials and Structures

  Research Group: Ultrasonics & NDT
Electromagnetic (EM) sensing is emerging as a powerful enabling technology for modern high-value manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Hughes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics‑Informed Learning Meets Classical Model-Based Control for High‑DoF Robot Manipulators

Robotic manipulators with a high number of degrees of freedom epitomize systems whose rich nonlinear dynamics and strict performance requirements challenge both classical control theory and data‑driven methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gaz
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Passive microfeature backplates for resilient perovskite silicon tandem PV modules

Perovskite silicon tandem solar cells have shown remarkable efficiency improvements but continue to face challenges in thermal stability, mechanical integrity, and moisture protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Hadavinia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Verification of Neuro-Cyber-Physical Systems

Supervisory Team. Ekaterina Komendantskaya. Formal verification of neuro-symbolic cyber-physical systems, such as drones, medical devices and robots, is complicated. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Komendantskaya
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Metrology (Ref: SF-MEME-26-001)

Join a world-leading Engineering School pushing the boundaries of intelligent, sustainable and high-precision manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Kinnell
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Repurposing of the pipeline infrastructure for transportation of Hydrogen, natural gas and their blends, Carbon Dioxide in UKCS for NET ZERO Innovation

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 P Jadhawar, Dr Amir Siddiq
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial intelligence based assessment of safety and ageing of existing masonry structures against climate change

We aim to revolutionize the safety assessment of deteriorated and aged existing masonry structures. The current procedure for this is based on visual inspection, limited localized non-destructive or semi-destructive testing techniques, and numerical simulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Neuromorphic Intrusion Detection for Energy-Efficient and Resilient Autonomous Vehicles (Ref: SF-SA-2025)

In 2024, 60% of cybersecurity incidents in the automotive and smart mobility sectors affected thousands to millions of mobility assets. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SA Amiri, Dr KK Kyriakopoulos, Dr AB Bansal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart Grids for Decarbonisation and Flexibility: Renewable and Transport Energy Integration

Achieving net-zero emissions requires an energy system that is highly flexible, resilient, and capable of integrating large volumes of renewable generation and electrified transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z T Tian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Development of New Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Measurement Applications

Subtractive manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling remain the backbone of industrial production across sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LM Manjakkal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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