process engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 647 process engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries' transition to Net Zero. Read more

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

University of York

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

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Integrated Platform for Geostatistical and Physics-based Modelling and AI Machine Learning for Environmental Contamination Assessment

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Environmental contamination is a broad topical issue in the concern of sustainable development and climate change. Economic development of human society has resulted in global large destruction and contamination on soil, water, air, and general natural resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wang

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

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A comparative study between binder jetting and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes for metallic materials

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will explore the capabilities of novel metal binder jetting additive manufacturing process for metallic materials, in particular the materials that are compatible for metal injection moulding (MIM) process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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Modelling and Control of Harmonic Phenomena in Renewable Energy

Imperial College London

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Research Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Scarciotti

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

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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Microwave Plasma Device for CO2 Sequestration and Utilisation

Newcastle University

CDT PINZ

Overview. This PhD project is part of the Process Industries. Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training and will investigate the “ARCS Chamber”, a novel device for CCS and CCU. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Harvey

23 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

University College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, age-related musculoskeletal disease and a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the global population. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Lee

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

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3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Proprioception for Robotic Legs

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Humans are complex mechanical systems of interconnected bodies with a high degree of freedom (DOF). Our inner structures/bodies have naturally evolved with advanced proprioception and control, enabling us to perform a wide range of actions/movements, such as running, walking, sitting, and jumping. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BJ Jamil, Dr P Ellison

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

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Development of Adaptive Conversational VR-based Real-time Feedback System for Net-Zero Manufacturing Operations

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Engineering and Mathematics Group within the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment is inviting applications for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in developing an adaptive conversational VR-based real-time feedback system for net-zero manufacturing operations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Dr AM Marzano

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

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Tyre Particulate Emissions Measurement and Prediction (Ref: AAE-JK-2513)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Tyres are a leading source of microplastics globally, as well as a primary contributor to cars' particulate matter emissions. Minimising the impacts of future tyre emissions requires new knowledge about factors that influence tyre emissions, and how these can be balanced with safety factors such as tyre grip. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Knowles

1 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Digitally driven optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes for patient-specific bioceramic implants

The University of Manchester

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Warren, Dr Z Kilic, Prof R Kay

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Modelling and Optimisation of Mechanical Behaviour in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing

University of Staffordshire

School of Digital, Technology, Innovation & Business

Summary of the proposed research. Additive Manufacturing (AM) also known as three (3D) dimensional printing, particularly Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) has emerged as a transformative technology in the production of functional components and prototypes across different industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MF Fahad

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

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Fully-funded EPSRC CDT in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing (MADE4Manufacturing)

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Shaping the future of Digital Manufacturing. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and many Industrial Partners. Read more

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

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Continuous Catalyst Manufacturing process towards more sustainability

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Many industries looking to improve the sustainability of their manufacturing lines to maximise resource efficiency while reducing the environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

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We have 647 process engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

process engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 647 process engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

Integrated Platform for Geostatistical and Physics-based Modelling and AI Machine Learning for Environmental Contamination Assessment

A comparative study between binder jetting and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes for metallic materials

Modelling and Control of Harmonic Phenomena in Renewable Energy

PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training - Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of a Microwave Plasma Device for CO2 Sequestration and Utilisation

Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Advanced Proprioception for Robotic Legs

Development of Adaptive Conversational VR-based Real-time Feedback System for Net-Zero Manufacturing Operations

Tyre Particulate Emissions Measurement and Prediction (Ref: AAE-JK-2513)

Digitally driven optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes for patient-specific bioceramic implants

Modelling and Optimisation of Mechanical Behaviour in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing

Fully-funded EPSRC CDT in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing (MADE4Manufacturing)

Continuous Catalyst Manufacturing process towards more sustainability

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