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We have 318 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 318 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Laser surface engineering of solid-state batteries for functionalisation of electrochemical performance (Ref: FP-MP-2025)
Applications are invited to undertake a 3-year PhD programme to explore new laser surface engineering methods for functionalising the electrochemical performance of solid-state batteries. Read more
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Advancing Surface Applications through Nanoscale Engineering in Cage-Like Materials
Project ID: 2531ad1559 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Advanced Materials. UCL Lead Department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more
Hot corrosion studies of gas turbine alloy materials PhD
This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation and coatings applications details in extreme environments. Read more
Material degradation study of heat-exchanger materials and coatings for renewable energy PhD
This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation and coatings applications details in extreme environments. Read more
Material degradation study of energy storage materials for renewable technologies PhD
This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation details in extreme environments. Read more
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BBSRC NWD: Manipulating the Immune System's Interaction with Biomaterials to Guide Immunomodulatory Responses for Optimised Therapeutic Interventions
Due to their ability to integrate with biological systems, biomaterials are increasingly used in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and tissue engineering. Read more
Transforming Solar Glass: Advanced Surface Treatments for Improved Efficiency
Research Group:
Sustainable Electronic Technologies
Solar photovoltaics (PV) represent the world’s fastest-growing energy resource. Undertake a cutting-edge PhD project in this field, focused on developing advanced anti-reflective, self-cleaning, and durable surface treatments for solar cover glass. Read more
University of Bath URSA project: Engineering a novel fluidised bed bioreactor for manufacture of cell-derived therapeutics
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Improved CFD wall-boiling modelling to better account for heat transfer surface characteristics on the critical heat flux in nuclear pressurized water reactors.
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. The project will advance the accuracy of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models employed for predicting boiling heat transfer and particularly the Critical Heat Flux (CHF) in nuclear Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR). Read more
High Entropy Alloy Coatings for Strong Degradation Resistance
Research Group:
Coatings and Ceramics
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research on high-entropy alloy coatings. Read more
Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys
Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more
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Revolutionizing Sustainable Surface Treatments for Natural Fibres (C4-MPS-Leggett)
Revolutionizing Sustainable Surface Treatments for Natural Fibres. We are seeking a highly motivated and exceptional PhD candidate to embark on a groundbreaking research journey focused on developing sustainable surface treatments for natural fibres. Read more
Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.
The multidisciplinary doctorate degree in microsystems engineering builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science combined with curriculum and research activities addressing the numerous technical challenges of micro- and nano-systems. Read more
Ultra-compact chromatic confocal sensor implementing metasurfaces for rapid surface topography evaluation using coordinate measuring machines
As part of the £5.5M EPSRC grant, ‘Next Generation Metrology Driven by Nanophotonics’ awarded to the Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton, https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRefEP/T02643X/1… Read more
Advancing Marine Sensing with Novel Surface Plasmon Resonance Techniques for Ocean Monitoring
Supervisory Team. Dr Rand Ismaeel, Professor Dr Matt Mowlem. Ocean monitoring is a critical aspect of environmental preservation and human survival, as it directly impacts global climate change and the sustainable development of ocean resources. Read more