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We have 293 operation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Control and operation of advanced modular chemical looping process

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The deployment of next-generation chemical processes requires the implementation of new equipment and materials that will enhance the performance in terms of economics and environmental performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Spallina

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

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Digital Railway Energy and Operation Systems for Decarbonisation

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

We are recruiting highly self-motivated PhD candidates in the fields of digitalisation of railway energy systems, train operation, traction power supply systems, renewable integration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z T Tian, Dr J Easton, Prof C Roberts

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

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ACS-03-Zhang - AI-enabled digital technologies for the resilient operation of power systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Are you interested in power system research for the future power grid operation? We have a recent PhD project opportunity at The University of Sheffield, a World leading Russell Group university in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Prof XZ Zhang

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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CBE-03-Zimmerman: Microbubble Condenser: Creating a New Unit Operation with Applications to Bioreactors and Geothermal Energy

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The Mpemba effect experiments have mystified scientists and engineers since modern observation in 1964 (Mpemba and Osborne, 1969), but was known as far back as Aristotle and commented on by da Vinci. Read more

Supervisors: Prof WBJ Zimmerman, Dr D Gregory

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Improved reactor design and operation for the anaerobic digestion of biowastes

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Anaerobic digestion is usually carried out in single semi-continuous reactors, especially due to their simpler construction and operation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes, Dr D Poggio

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Government Led Tradable Truck Permit Optimisation Strategy for Multiterminal Ports to reduce emission in port area (Ref: RDF24/BL/MOS/LI)

Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law

Port area congestion and the related emissions are a growing problem worldwide (Chen, Govindan and Golias, 2013; Schulte et al., 2017; Fan et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Li, Dr A Small

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Determination of Thermal Ageing Mechanism(s) in LWR Primary Circuit Pressure Boundary Material

University of Bristol School of Physics

Bristol Physics PhD and GTA Scholarships. Project Title. Determination of Thermal Ageing Mechanism(s) in LWR Primary Circuit Pressure Boundary Material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TM Martin, Dr MZ Zimina

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

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Cyber-physical power systems modelling and co-simulation

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Are you interested in studying in a World Top 100 university and a Russell Group university in the UK? We are seeking to appoint a funded PhD student in electrical power systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof XZ Zhang

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

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Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Design and Operation of Autonomous Wind Powered Ships

Newcastle University School of Engineering

To reduce the impact of shipping on climate change, the use of wind power has been proven to be successful [1]. With the addition of a new propulsion mechanism [2] comes new challenges in the safety, control, and operation of the ship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DT Trodden

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Using UX, AI and Digital Twins for Safe Vehicle Operation

Ulster University - Belfast Campus Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Research Group: Computing

Are you concerned about the poor standard of driving on the roads?. What characteristics make a competent, efficient and safe driver of a vehicle?. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Wallace

26 February 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Elucidating molecular mechanisms of chloroplast biogenesis and operation: protein translocation and regulation by the ubiquitin-proteasome system

University of Oxford Department of Biology

Our research is focused on the biogenesis of chloroplasts (plastids) in plants. Particular areas of interest are the import into chloroplasts of nucleus-encoded proteins, and ubiquitin-dependent proteolysis via a process called CHLORAD (chloroplast-associated protein degradation). Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Jarvis

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optimal Planning and Operation of Social and Responsible V2G hubs at Motor-Retail Sites for a Net-Zero Power Grid

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

In line with the Scottish Government’s net-zero policies, the motor retail (MR) business is under transformation to only sell electric vehicles (EV). Read more

Supervisors: Dr Safak Bayram, Prof S Galloway

22 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Next Generation Fusion Power – Developing Additive Material Repair Processes for Remote In-Situ Operation – University of Manchester & RACE @ UKAEA

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

A fully-funded PhD studentship is available at Manchester University, working in close collaboration within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Materials and Department of Engineering for Sustainability and RACE/UKAEA. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Allegre, Prof DE Engelberg, Prof P Mativenga

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

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Environmental Digital Twins for Sustainable Water Management

University of Warwick School of Life Sciences

Research Group: CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance

Project Highlights. This project will develop digital twins for constructed wetlands (CWs) to model and assess the impacts of changing climate, hydrology, and biodiversity fluctuations on the overall performance and pollution removal efficiency of CWs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Abolfathi

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 293 operation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 293 operation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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