printing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Supervisors. Professor Richard Hague1, Professor Chris Tuck1, Dr. Geoffrey Rivers1. (1Faculty of Engineering). PhD project description. Read more

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

Brunel University London Design

Additive manufacturing and sustainability

The Additive Manufacturing and 4D Printing Research group conducts research on novel use of materials, design guidelines and the societal impact of using 3D Printing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Pei

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

Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH Human Resources

Scientist (PhD) - 3D-Printing of Pharmaceutical Products

The Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH (RCPE) is a global leader in pharmaceutical engineering sciences. We help our partners create and manufacture advanced medicines for patients worldwide through optimizing products and processes. Read more

Supervisor: Ms SS Sünkel

14 November 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

3-year PhD studentship: 3D printing of low dimensional materials for sensing - (ENG 1669)

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

Brunel University London Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

3D printing of scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine

This project aims to develop multifunctional novel bioactive tissue scaffolds using 3D printing, biomaterials science and controlled drug delivery systems to enhance tissue regeneration. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Zhang

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

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

Development of 3D Printed Electrodes for Hybrid Supercapacitors

Hybrid Supercapacitors offers multiple advantages in electrochemical energy storage especially for portable electronic gadgets and autonomous systems due to its high energy and power density. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Developing a Ground breaking Wire-Directed Energy Deposition (w-DED) Technology for Printing Ultra-Thin Walls, Intended for Application in High-Tech Sectors

This PhD project aims to develop a groundbreaking wire-directed energy deposition (w-DED) technology for printing ultra-thin walls, intended for application in high-tech sectors such as healthcare, electronic devices, automotive, and aerospace. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NVA Van Anh

8 November 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

3D-Printing of implantable devices for the treatment of chronic conditions

Non-adherence to treatment costs the NHS more than £500M each year. Adherence is especially important when treating patients with chronic conditions that require lifetime pharmacological treatment, such as schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, HIV and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Larraneta, Prof R Donnelly

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

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

3D printing tooth: a new ceramic-polymer composite for dental application

This project is supported by two of the most prestigious academic and research organisations in the UK, namely Loughborough University and the Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence (AM-COE). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Sabet

31 October 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

3-year PhD studentship: 3D printing in vitro models to understand the impact of the bacterial biofilm/host environment on the effectiveness of antimicrobials in cystic fibrosis - (ENG 1624)

Supervisors. Professor Miguel Camara (School of Life Sciences), Professor Ricky Wildman (Faculty of Engineering), Professor Felicity Rose (School of Pharmacy) and Dr Helen Barr (Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust). Read more

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

Project Title – Multi-material metal 3D Printing for compact, lightweight heat exchangers for high power thermal management (Studentship 2)

30 November 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

. Supervisors. Dr. Luke Parry, Dr. Vitor Marques (Industrial Supervisor). About the Project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Parry

Multi-material metal 3D Printing for compact, lightweight heat exchangers for high power thermal management (Studentship I)

30 November 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

. Supervisors. Dr. Luke Parry, Dr. Vitor Marques (Industrial Supervisor). About the Project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Parry

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Revolutionizing Robotic Metal Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

The goal of the project is to investigate sensor-driven inspection and control of robotic metal 3D printing, to safely deliver high-quality parts right first time, every time, in challenging industrial environments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CM Macleod

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

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

Development of Perovskite Solar Cells through 3D Printing

Perovskite solar cells (PSC) received massive attention due to the efficiency improvement from 3.8% to 25.5% within a decade. It has created notable industrial attention towards the large scale manufacturing of PSC. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SS Sundaram

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

PhD Studentship in Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing) of Glass-based Multi-material Structures - (ENG 1602)

Supervisory Team. Prof Ruth Goodridge, Prof Ian Ashcroft and Dr Yinfeng He. This 3 year PhD studentship is based at the Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) at The University of Nottingham. Read more

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