risk engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 167 risk engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Quantum Technologies for Early Detection of Dementia

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Professor Liudi Jiang L.Jiang@soton.ac.uk. Professor Michael Hornberger M.Hornberger@soton.ac.uk. Project Title. Quantum Technologies for Early Detection of Dementia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L. Jiang

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure through Smart Flood Hazards Modelling in Scotland

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Aim. Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards, threatening ecosystems, urban areas, and critical infrastructure. In Scotland, the increasing frequency and intensity of floods driven by climate change, land-use dynamics, and human activity pose urgent challenges for urban resilience and disaster management. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Prof I Shyha

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

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Urban Relationalities: Transductive Infrastructures of Survivability

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Project Summary . This doctoral project investigates how infrastructures of survivability—systems of mobility, protection, sensing, and logistics whose logics intertwine with militarism—reshape contemporary urban environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Shayya

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

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AI-Enabled Acoustic Emission System for Industrial Condition Monitoring (Ref: AAE-EZ-2512)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

This research project focuses on the development of an advanced AI-driven system specialised in interpreting Acoustic Emission (AE) data, which aims to facilitate real-time monitoring of critical industrial components, such as electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Zhang

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding Why Failing Hearts Become Electrically Unstable: 3D Optical Mapping and AI Approaches

University of Leicester

Cardiovascular Sciences

UK Applicants only. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the biggest unresolved problems in cardiovascular medicine, causing around 100,000 deaths each year in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Chauhan, Dr XL Li, Prof A Ng

2 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Suresh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

University of Birmingham

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield

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

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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Renewable Energy Systems, Climate Modeling & Carbon Neutrality

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Centre for International Programs

Are you passionate about accelerating the global transition to renewable energy systems, improving climate predictions, and designing science-driven pathways to a net-zero world?. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) India PhD Programme

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Investigating the Influence of Residual Elements on the Mechanical and Microstructural Performance of Reduced activation ferritic/martensitic (RAFM) steels in Fusion Reactors

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by 68% from 1990 levels by 2030, with particular emphasis on high-impact sectors such as industry and transportation, especially the steel industry. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers, Dr T Flint

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Polymers and Composites

Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon

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

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(SATURN CDT)Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NDC Industry Funded PhD: Experimental and modelling approaches for corrosion product dispersal in marine environments

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

An exciting opportunity is available for a student to join leading researchers at the UK National Decommissioning Centre (NDC), University of Aberdeen, to advance scientific understanding of pipeline corrosion and the dispersal of corrosion particles in marine environments to inform environmental management, policy, and industry best practice. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Akisanya, Dr S Sriramula

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

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Creating equitable sanitation, water and hygiene services in the face of climate change (Ref: ABCE-SECC-RS)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities and services underpins human health and wellbeing, equality of opportunity, the preservation of ecosystems and several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Scott

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Green–Grey–Blue Infrastructure Resilience Assessment Framework for Urban Flood Mitigation in the Klang River Basin

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

This research aims to develop an integrated Urban Flood Resilience Analysis (UFLRA) framework—originally designed to assess coupled green–grey–blue infrastructure systems—for enhancing urban flood resilience along the Klang River. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Chow Ming Fai

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Microfluidics-based blood analysis for personalised rehabilitation post stroke

University of Strathclyde

Department of Biomedical Engineering

ABOUT THIS PROJECT. The purpose of this PhD thesis is to develop a rapid decision-making tool, using microfluidics and blood analysis, to inform personalised rehabilitation routes that could revolutionise stroke rehabilitation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jimenez, Dr A Kerr, Dr S P Pattanakuhar

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 167 risk engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

risk engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 167 risk engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Quantum Technologies for Early Detection of Dementia

Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Infrastructure through Smart Flood Hazards Modelling in Scotland

Urban Relationalities: Transductive Infrastructures of Survivability

AI-Enabled Acoustic Emission System for Industrial Condition Monitoring (Ref: AAE-EZ-2512)

Understanding Why Failing Hearts Become Electrically Unstable: 3D Optical Mapping and AI Approaches

Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

Fully Funded PhD Positions in Renewable Energy Systems, Climate Modeling & Carbon Neutrality

Investigating the Influence of Residual Elements on the Mechanical and Microstructural Performance of Reduced activation ferritic/martensitic (RAFM) steels in Fusion Reactors

Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

(SATURN CDT)Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

NDC Industry Funded PhD: Experimental and modelling approaches for corrosion product dispersal in marine environments

Creating equitable sanitation, water and hygiene services in the face of climate change (Ref: ABCE-SECC-RS)

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Green–Grey–Blue Infrastructure Resilience Assessment Framework for Urban Flood Mitigation in the Klang River Basin

Microfluidics-based blood analysis for personalised rehabilitation post stroke

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