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New efficient lubricant chemistries for the prevention of steel hydrogen embrittlement in modern drivetrains for low carbon transport
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
An exciting PhD opportunity in partnership with AC2T research GmbH (AC2T) located in Austria to study the release of hydrogen from lubricated systems, of relevance to power transmission systems in electric/hybrid vehicles and wind turbines. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Morina, Dr S Kosarieh, Prof R Brydson
Open Day(s)  23 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Hydrogen Transport and Trapping Mechanisms Controlling Embrittlement of Nickel Alloys in Low Carbon Energy Systems
The University of Manchester Department of Materials
  Research Group: Metallurgy and Corrosion
Many current and next generation energy systems are reliant on the production, transportation, storage and use of gaseous hydrogen, often at high pressure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Connolly
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Assessing the Techno-economic and Environmental Feasibility of E-Fuels/Synthetic Fuels for Low Carbon Transport in UK and Globally
University of Nottingham EPSRC CDT in Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems
Decarbonisation of transport is essential to achieve the UK’s stated goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. E-fuels, which include a range of synthetic fuels produced by combining renewable hydrogen and captured CO. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Jon McKechnie, Assoc Prof R Irons
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD Studentship Opportunity: Scalability of high-power per weight halide perovskites photovoltaics
University of Surrey Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: The Advanced Technology Institute
The UK strategy for a Net Zero economy by 2050 and the growing electrification of automotive and aircrafts is fuelling investments in the low carbon economy, predicted to be £170 billion per year by 2030. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Silva
Open Day(s)  30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Improving passenger’s experience using tactical and real-time train scheduling and routing algorithms
University of Portsmouth School of Mathematics and Physics
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2021. . The PhD will be based in the School of Mathematics and Physics  and will be supervised by. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Khosravi
 4 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Resource availability for future vehicles
Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering
The wholesale change from combustion to electric powertrains for passenger and light goods vehicles presents a number of challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Axon
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
University of Bath
The AAPS CDT at the University of Bath is recruiting its third cohort starting in September 2021. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is available to citizens of a number of European countries (including the UK). In most cases this will include all EU nationals. However full funding may not be available to all applicants and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 4 Year PhD Programme

4 Year PhD Programme

4 Year PhD Programmes are extended PhD opportunities that involve more training and preparation. You will usually complete taught courses in your first year (sometimes equivalent to a Masters in your subject) before choosing and proposing your research project. You will then research and submit your thesis in the normal way.

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 EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

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Method and Realisation of Parallel Computing for Switching Arc Simulation based on a Mix of Structured and Unstructured Grids
University of Liverpool Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
This project is part of a 4-year Dual PhD degree programme between the National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) and the University of Liverpool (England). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof JD Yan, Prof J Chou
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Electrochemical Modification of Copper Electrodes for Carbon Dioxide Electro-Reduction
University of York Department of Chemistry
Background. Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide at a copper surface, the carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR), is a potentially sustainable and scalable method of converting carbon dioxide into valuable molecules and delivering a low carbon future. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Parkin, Dr R E Douthwaite
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Characterising energy demand profiles for future low-carbon homes
Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  Research Group: Institute for Sustainable Building Design
The UK is currently faced with extremely challenging targets for decarbonising our homes, with a particular emphasis on forms of low-carbon heating. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Jenkins
 14 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Understanding Reaction Mechanisms, Kinetics and Structural Evolution in Low-Carbon Cements
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Cement is the ‘glue’ in concrete, and provides the foundation on which modern civilisation is built. But this comes at a huge environmental cost - nearly half of all materials extracted from the Earth annually are used in concrete, and cement production alone accounts for 8% of human-caused CO2 emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Walkley, Prof J Provis
 1 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Studentship: Combustion analysis and holistic system modelling utilising hydrogen and carbon capture - towards the application of low-carbon fuels in the glass manufacturing
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
This cross-disciplinary PhD project aims to provide new understanding of heat transfers of hydrogen combustion in furnace and develop a holistic system… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Yuan, Prof L Koh
 1 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The impacts of climate change on climate mitigation
The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
About the project. The mitigation of climate change will involve significant changes to both infrastructure and people’s lifestyles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Wood
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Use of Fungi as a Means of Producing Concrete-Like Construction Materials
University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Concrete is one of the World’s most ubiquitous materials. It has achieved this through its versatility, durability and low cost. However, the manufacture of a key ingredient - Portland cement – contributes 4% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Prof G M Gadd
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Engineering: Fully Funded M2A EngD Scholarship: High Temperature Normalisation: The Impact of Scale Growth on Surface Cosmetics and Performance of Carbon Steel Conveyance Tubes
Swansea University College of Engineering
Start date. October 2021. Expected Interview Date. May 2021. Academic supervisor. Dr A Das. and. Professor D Penney. Industrial supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Das
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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