materials engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 875 materials engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Metamaterials for catalysis

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

A meta-atom is an engineered sub-wavelength structure that, when periodically arranged like an atomic lattice, enable optical, electronic, thermal, and chemical functionalities not seen in conventional designs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Loh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Electron beam-induced deposition of semiconductors

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented candidate to pursue a PhD in this exciting area of focused electron beam-induced deposition (FEBID) of semiconductors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Lewis

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully funded PhD studentship: 2D Material enhanced ATR and Raman chips for biomedical sensing applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Senthil Murugan Ganapathy. Project description. There is an urgent need for diagnostic tools capable of swiftly delivering results directly at patients' bedsides and within doctors' practices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Ganapathy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Particle properties by design

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This interdisciplinary project presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious scientist or engineer to work across the boundaries of chemistry, physics and engineering, with opportunities to develop a broad portfolio of skills. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A R Pallipurath

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Separation and characterisation of wear flakes generated in rail-wheel interactions.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project provides a new research activity within rail research at The University of Sheffield, and the resulting techniques will provide a method which can be utilised to drive forward other projects within the group, relating to wear mechanisms and material development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Tomlinson

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Native tree reinforcement of slope stability during establishment at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This 4-year project, funded through Forest Research, aims to evaluate mechanical and hydrological mechanisms of slope stabilisation during the ongoing establishment of native tree species at A83 Rest and Be Thankful, an area prone to extensive and disruptive debris flows that are widely reported in the media. Read more

Supervisor: Dr j Knappett

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advanced fibre laser sources and concepts for coherent beam combination

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Johan Nilsson, Ben Mills. Project description. “Smart” phased-array lasers based on computer-controlled coherently combined optical fibre amplifiers promise to revolutionise materials processing and other important laser applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Nilsson

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of novel techniques to reduce aerodynamic noise

University of Bristol School of Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering

In this exciting project, we will develop and test a range of novel techniques to reduce noise from aerodynamic components. This will include the use of standard and functionally graded porous materials, perforated sheets with complex hole patterns, etc. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Azarpeyvand@bristol.ac.uk

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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THz and mm-wave detection through silicon luminescence

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Location. Department of Physics, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Summary. The University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation (CMRI) with industry partners QinetiQ, is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Hendry, Dr I Hooper

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Metamaterials PhD Studentship - 2024/25 entry

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Exeter's Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation (CMRI) is a community of academic, industrial, and governmental partners that harnesses world-leading research excellence from theory to application, and enables simulation, measurement, and fabrication of metamaterials and metamaterial-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A P Hibbins

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Exploiting Coccolith Scaffolds for Engineered Micro-devices

University of Galway College of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September 2024 affiliated to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lomora

23 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Control of terahertz lasers with sound

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Applicants are sought for a funded PhD position investigating the acoustic control of terahertz frequency quantum cascade lasers (THz QCLs). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J E Cunningham, Dr P Dean

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Carrier transport modelling in group-IV SiGeSn quantum well semiconductor lasers

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Large-scale optoelectronics integration is limited by inability of conventional group-IV semiconductors (silicon and germanium) to be efficient light emitters, because of their indirect bandgap. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Ikonic, Prof R Kelsall, Dr D Indjin

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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