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Developing a business and operational strategy to support decision making for moving to net zero and non-carbon use within Network Rail’s fleet
This is a three-year PhD scholarship co-funded by Cranfield University and Network Rail. The project will address Network Rail’s key challenge of moving to a completely carbon neutral fleet. Read more
Capturing wasted energy from urban light rail systems to support fleet EV charging for urban and last mile delivery vehicles
The University of Sheffield Energy Institute has a number of EPSRC-funded studentships available, in line with the Institute’s remit to carry out interdisciplinary research across the area of energy. Read more
Digital twins of power converters connected to Network Rail’s AC traction power supply
This PhD project will be undertaken in association with Network Rail. The number of power converters connected to the rail traction power network is expected to increase significantly over the next few years to integrated renewable power sources, storage devices, and electric vehicle charging stations. Read more
Modelling strategies for rail network predictability, human performance and chaotic behaviour appraisal
This project is part of the . Centre for Doctoral Training in Geospatial Systems. . The successful candidate will be co-supervised by academics from within the School of Engineering at Newcastle University and work alongside our external partner . Read more
Environmental fatigue life investigation of Automated Fibre Placement Process (AFPP) for Composite Mast PhD
This PhD studentship is funded by Network Rail, the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain, and Furrer+Frey, presently an international leading and innovative, mid-size supplier of overhead contact lines. Read more
High speed photography to investigate surface wear and fatigue in railway rail and wheel steels
A novel high speed photography technique is being developed at Sheffield which will give new insight to the very earliest stages of railway rail and wheel surface modification during contact. Read more
The aerodynamic stability of rail vehicles under crosswinds
Localised high wind conditions can create critical safety implications for the operation of rail vehicles, and in the worst case scenario cause overturning. Read more
Research on deformation monitoring along Metro Line Based on Beidou super CORS
Supervisors. Principal supervisor. Professor/Dr Lei Fan (XJTLU). Co-supervisor. Professor/Dr Qing Wang (JITRI). Co-supervisor. Professor/Dr Cheng Zhang (XJTLU). Read more
Multi-sensing deterioration monitoring of railway bridges
Rail infrastructure deteriorates with time due to material fatigue, overloading, ground movement and environmental effects. This might affect the serviceability and structural integrity of rail assets, such as bridges, causing major socio-economic disruptions and occasionally life loss. Read more
Lightweight design and development of graphene / aluminum composites for new energy vehicles based on carbon neutralization
Supervisors. Principal supervisor. Dr Charles Loo (XJTLU). Co-supervisor. Dr Jinfeng Leng (JITRI). Co-supervisor. Professor Yuyuan Zhao (UoL). Read more
Sprayed self-healing cement composites for repair
OVERVIEW. The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering has seen 100% of its research impact rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, underlining the wide-ranging positive impacts that our research has on the world (REF, 2021). Read more
Advanced Fatigue Analysis of Metallic Railway Bridges
In the UK and several other countries, large parts of the railway infrastructure were built in the late 19th/early 20th century. Metallic railway bridges are key elements in these networks and need to stay safe and functional for as long as possible. Read more
Engineering Doctorate (EngD): New exhaust gas clean up systems for the combustion of new, low carbon fuels in heavy duty engines
As a company, Eminox’s global strategy is to develop exhaust after-treatment systems (EATS) for on-road, non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), rail, marine and power generation internal combustion engines (ICE) that will eventually adopt Carbon-Free Alternative Fuels such as NH. Read more
Self-powered health monitoring of railway infrastructure Industrially sponsored by NetworkRail
The ambition of the project is to produce a self-charging sensor that monitor the structural health of a railway points and report changes to the health of the points in real time. Read more
“Investigation into the Accumulated Fatigue Damage in Riveted Connections in Steel Bridges
Applications are invited for our EPSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships that will support six (6) research projects starting 1 October 2022. Read more
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