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renewable energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 204 renewable energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The adoption of autonomous robots for industrial inspection holds significant appeal, primarily due to their capacity to operate in various environments without concern for safety and health hazards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr S Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid quantum–classical stochastic optimisation for future energy systems under uncertainty

Supervisors. Dr Hongyu Zhang hongyu.zhang@soton.ac.uk. Closing Date. 31st of July 2027 (31st of March for international applicants). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HZ Zhang
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Intelligent optimisation and control for future power systems

Future power systems will integrate large numbers of diverse resources, ranging from uncertain renewable generation to flexible, controllable, and data-preserving assets such as data centres, electric vehicles, energy storage, and heat pumps. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Huo
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Causal Artificial Intelligence to Empower Resilient Low-Carbon Energy Systems

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gu
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling the Impact of Air Conditioning Demand on the Future UK Electricity System

The UK electricity system is currently undergoing significant transformation as the country moves towards a low-carbon and more sustainable energy future. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship in Advanced Chemical Imaging and Digital Twins for Renewable Fuel Value Chains

Project ID. 2531cc1090. EPSRC Theme. Energy and Decarbonisation. Supervisor. Andrew Beale. Department. Chemistry, UCL Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Beale
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Biomass to Battery Graphite: Developing Sustainable Carbon Materials for Energy Storage

As demand for electric vehicles and energy storage continues to grow, the need for sustainable sources of battery materials has never been greater. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Schnepp
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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YES-27-D-02: Unlocking the Geological Potential of Salt Caverns for Hydrogen Storage in the North Sea, UK

Why Hydrogen storage?. Hydrogen is increasingly used as a source of energy to reach UK Net Zero targets by 2050. It is a clean alternative to methane gas, which is used in cars, houses, and for industrial applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C D Botter, Dr A McArthur
 12 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Curb-side V2G for Neighbourhood-Level Peak Shaving under High EV Penetration

As EV numbers surge, this work shows how curb-side Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) can turn parked cars into a shared energy buffer, smoothing the sharp neighbourhood demand peak and easing pressure on local networks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hettiarachchige Don, Dr S Prabhu, Prof V Becerra
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Photo-thermal composite Phase Change Materials for Photovoltaic and Thermal Hybrid Applications

The UK government is committed to reaching Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Due to the global economic landscape and energy market, the pathway towards "Net Zero" must be accelerated to release the economic pressure on households and businesses. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CCP Costa Pereira, Dr NS Sellami
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation AI-Assisted Capacitive Wireless Charging Platform for Dynamic and Universal Electric Mobility (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-10)

Project Overview. The rapid transition toward decentralized clean energy requires next-generation power electronics capable of seamlessly integrating renewable generation, battery energy storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures into the low-voltage grid. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Salimi, Dr Y Habtay
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Underwater Acoustic Footprint of Offshore Infrastructure

Project Overview. Offshore infrastructure, from renewable-energy devices to oil and gas platforms, bridges, met-masts and pipelines, can alter marine soundscapes, but its acoustic contribution is difficult to isolate. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof PR White, Dr E Arcondoulis, Dr VT Todd, Prof MR Rollo
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimising OSPC Anodes and Current Collector Interfaces for High-Performance, Next-Generation Anode-Free Cells

Background. The energy crisis and climate emergency demand novel ways to store energy from renewable sources and achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Mercer
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrifying Chemical Reactors for Net Zero: Flow, Heat and Particle Dynamics in Next-Generation Reactors

Supervisory team. Dr Nader Karimi and Dr Temistocle Grenga. About the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Karimi
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)