operational PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 159 operational PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Adaptive and smart materials for operational variability and life extension [SMART MATTER]

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Summary. This project will investigate the capabilities of adaptive structures that change their shape and geometry to accommodate operational loading and life extension to support sustainable infrastructure and circular economy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Garcia Cava, Dr M Dias

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

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Integrated operational planning using Smart Energy Demand Management in maritime ports

University of Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Business and Law, and will be supervised by Dr Jana Ries, Dr Negar Akbari and Dr Becky Canning. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ries, Dr N Akbari, Dr B Canning

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

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ALBERT CDT Project: Situational Awareness in Robots for Maintaining Operational Performance in Laboratory Experiments

University of York Department of Computer Science

This PhD opportunity is part of the Centre of Doctoral Training in Autonomous Robotic Systems for Laboratory Experiments (Albert). Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Fang

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

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SCENARIO: Operational forecasting for early warning of groundwater extremes: progress through large-sample comparative hydrogeology

British Geological Survey Research Projects

Co-supervisor. Professor Anne Verhoef, Department of Geography and Environmental science, University of Reading. Groundwater provides a third of public water supply in England, and makes an important contribution in Wales and Scotland. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Mackay, Dr C Jackson, Dr J Bloomfiled

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development and Application of a Combined Goal Programming and Clustering Methodology

University of Portsmouth School of Mathematics and Physics

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3-year full-time or 6-year part time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Mathematics and Physics, and will be supervised by Professor Dylan Jones. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Jones

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

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A 3-year PhD studentship Membrane for energy conversion optimisation under operational conditions: a Neutron – X-rays approach

University College London Department of Chemistry

Supervisor. Dr F. Foglia. Application deadline. 4 January 2024. Interview date. TBC. Start date. 1st of February 2024. UCL Chemistry Department is offering a fully funded studentship to a highly motivated candidate to start in February 2024. The student will carry out their doctoral research at UCL. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Foglia

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Operational & Design Techniques for Rapid Deployment of Quantum Enabled Optical Ground Stations (sateliite quantum communications)

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

The emergence of Optical Ground Stations (OGS) for high throughput space-ground communications, together with the need for quantum-secure encryption provides a compelling opportunity for the deployment of quantum receiver backends to emerging OGS infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

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

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Fully funded PhD studentships at the EPSRC CDT in Statistics and Operational Research in Partnership with Industry (STOR-i)

Lancaster University

Are you finishing your degree? Do you want to solve real-life problems using statistics and operational research to have positive impact on business, the economy or society? Then why not consider applying to the STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training for one of our 14 fully funded PhD studentships to start in October 2023?. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Application of emerging MagLev technologies to radically innovative operational concepts in rail transport

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

New developments in Magnetic Levitation (MagLev) technologies have been unlocking new capabilities in railway and other types of guided transport systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Blumenfeld

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

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AI-Enabled Acoustic Emission System for Industrial Condition Monitoring

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

This research project focuses on the development of an advanced AI-driven system specialised in interpreting Acoustic Emission (AE) data, which aims to facilitate real-time monitoring of critical industrial components, such as electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Zhang, Dr A Fly, Dr M Martínez

12 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Quantifying the influence of vegetation structure on wildfire behaviour in changing environments.

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Climate change effects and variations in land management practices (e.g. reforesting, peatland restoration, prescribed burning) will influence the composition and structure of many future natural landscapes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Campbell-Lochrie, Dr R Hadden

31 March 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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Artificial intelligence in entrepreneurship

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. The PhD project aims to delve into the transformative potential of AI in reshaping how entrepreneurs craft strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Mostafiz

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

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“Revolutionising Solar Energy Integration with Advanced Thermal Storage and Smart Grid Functionality”

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

Project ID. SST_IMEC_17. This PhD project endeavours to propel solar energy integration to new heights by investigating the feasibility and potential of incorporating a thermal energy storage monitor add-on for the SunHopper product. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Rogers, Dr VV Vahidinasab

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

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NERC GW4+ DTP PhD studentship for 2024 Entry. - Advancing weather and climate prediction: breaking the convergence barrier

University of Exeter GW4

About the Partnership. This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the NERC Great Western Four+ Doctoral Training Partnership (GW4+ DTP). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Thuburn, Dr J Shipton, Dr EM Mueller

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

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We have 159 operational PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

operational PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 159 operational PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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