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industrial engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 459 industrial engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Space weathering of satellite components

Start date. October 2026. Aim. This project aims to evaluate the damage induced by long duration space weathering processes, such as solar wind irradiation, of materials commonly used for space craft structural and instrumental components. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Daly, Dr D Maclaren, Dr J Einsle
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PhD in aero-engine aerodynamics

This is a fully funded PhD (fees and bursary) in propulsion system aerodynamics in collaboration with EPSRC, Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D MacManus, Dr P Zachos
 17 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of eVTOL Propulsion in a Steady and Unsteady Environment

Project Overview. The transportation technology has greatly advanced in the past two decades, leading to rapid development in the area of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), which sees unmanned aerial vehicles and short-haul electric aircrafts to gradually become an integral part of our daily life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Biler, Dr N Zang
 12 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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Geopolymer reinforced concrete structural elements

Geopolymers are an alkali-activated amorphous aluminosilicious cementitious material. Common aluminosilicate material used for producing geopolymers is fly ash and slag, both industrial by products. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ashour
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smouldering propagation in timber

This industrial focussed project will generate fundamental insights into the propagation of smouldering combustion. Timber and bio-based materials are increasingly found in applications within the built environment and industrial systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Law, Dr R Hadden
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Neuromorphic visual sensing and computing

Neuromorphic vision sensors enable the acquisition of scenes with limited energy requirements and low data rate, only acquiring information on what changes in the scene, with a behaviour similar to the one of the human eye. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Martini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Model Predictive Interactive Control (MPIC) for Cooperative Robots in Industry 5.0

Industry 5.0 has emerged as the next wave after Industry 4.0. The emergence of Industry 4.0 has revolutionised the manufacturing sector, leading to the integration of advanced technologies such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Djaid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Sustainability Assessment of Novel Building Integrated Solar Technologies

The transition to a sustainable energy future requires changing how urban environments operate. Buildings and industrial sites are major energy consumers and sources of emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Hosouli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

Conventional electromagnetic (EM) NDE methods are well established for surface and near-surface inspection of metallic components, but their deployment remains largely manual, offline, and poorly integrated with modern manufacturing automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S.G. Pierce, Dr E Mohseni
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Application of Electrodialysis for Acid and Alkali Recycling in Indirect Mineral Carbonation

The steel and cement industry contributes approximately 8% and 7% of CO. 2. emissions worldwide. The project will be built on the concluded EPSRC/UKCCSRC that addresses CO. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Rahmanian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Techno-Economic-Environmental Impact of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

The reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases is agreed on in November 2016 in the Paris international agreement (IEA Dec. 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Rahmanian, Dr M Mousavi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical and experimental research on a flexible heat pump system

In the UK, heat constitutes about half of energy consumption. The government plans to install 19 million heat pumps in homes over the coming decades to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing a Model for the Adoption of Agentic AI in Facilities Management: Enabling Autonomous Decision-Making for Sustainable Built Environments

Facilities Management (FM) is a critical, multi-trillion-dollar global industry responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, comfort, and sustainability of the built environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr CM Moobela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Autonomous Robotic Management of York Institute for Safe Autonomy Solar Farm

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
With the commissioning of a new solar power farm for research at York's institute for Safe Autonomy, we are looking for enthusiastic students with an interest in creating robots that can move between solar panel arrays to autonomously perform cleaning, inspection, mapping, and site maintenance tasks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M A Post, Dr OI Olayiwola
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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