optimisation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 233 optimisation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

CDT-QTE: Quantum topology optimisation for aerospace design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Ali Elham. Project description. This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Elham

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

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Enhanced Deep Learning via Optimisation in Computational Imaging

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Context. The project will be co-supervised at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK), and CentraleSupélec (University Paris-Saclay, France). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Repetti, Prof JCP Pesquet

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

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Quantum-Inspired Approaches to Real-Time Modelling and Optimisation of Supply Chains

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

The design and real-time optimisation of supply chains, such as for vaccine manufacturing, requires the handling of large amounts of data and the solution of large optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SF Brown, Prof J Cordiner

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

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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero Optimisation of the cryogenic bulk liquid production and supply market

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Willis

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

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PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - A holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms for data revisit or a leader/follower tandem

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

We propose designing a holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms as shown in the graphical abstract. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Le Kernec, Dr C Clemente, Prof B Liu

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

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Nonlinear Aerostructural Optimisation of Boundary Layer Ingesting Fan

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Ali Elham, Dr. Jie Yuan. Project description. To meet the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement, aviation (~3% of human global CO2 emissions) must do its share. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Elham

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

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Development of bespoke algorithms for autonomous optimisation in flow

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

A key challenge in materials science is how to efficiently and sustainably arrive at the optimal conditions for material production. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Slater

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to offer a fully funded PhD opportunity in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield for someone with a passion for computational fluid dynamics modelling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Yuan, Dr S Siouris

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling and optimisation of infrastructure for the decarbonisation of transport in rural areas

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The decarbonisation of the transport sector (primarily through electrification) has become one of the priorities of most advanced economies nowadays, including the UK, in the fight against climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Urquhart, Dr F Sukki

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

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Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Sriramula, Prof A Maheri

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

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Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Background. Evacuation constitutes the most fundamental strategy in the response to a humanitarian disaster. Key among the factors impeding evacuation is the unique traffic patterns that arise due to the sudden surge in travel demand, which contravene nominal traveller behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Escribano

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

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Mechanical metamaterials for impact protection

Manchester Metropolitan University Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering

Aim. Optimisation of mechanical metamaterials to reduce impact severity. Summary. Mechanical metamaterials are engineered to have properties that cannot be achieved with their unstructured, intrinsic constituents. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Duncan

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

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PhD in 3D-printed proprioceptive materials with integrated active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation

University of Warwick WMG

This PhD research proposal aims to design, fabricate, and characterise proprioceptive materials integrated with active feedback systems for real-time shape optimisation in defence applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Isakov, Assoc Prof G Gibbons

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

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Realignment of resources optimisation techniques for different industrial sectors

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Resource optimisation is the process of allocating and managing resources in the most efficient way possible. There are many such techniques, ranging from simple tools such as linear programming, resources levelling and line balancing, to more sophisticated tools such as OPT (Optimum Production Technology) and discrete event simulation (DES). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A W M Lung

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

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We have 233 optimisation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

optimisation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 233 optimisation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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