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We have 116 thermal energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
thermal energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 116 thermal energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
3D Printed Thermal Energy Stores
In this project you will develop additively manufactured thermal energy stores. A process will be developed where 3D printing resin will be seeded with phase-change material (PCM) powder or micro-encapsulated PCM, to allow the additive manufacture of novel thermal energy stores. Read more
(UoM - IISc Bangalore) Thermosiphon effects of CO2 displacement in porous media: Application for CCS and thermal energy storage
CO₂ thermosiphons take advantage of the thermosiphon effect by using carbon dioxide's thermodynamic properties for efficient, passive heat transfer in various applications such as cooling, geothermal energy, and refrigeration. Read more
Digital twin of heat pumps integrated with thermal energy storage
Electrification of heating supply will have massive impacts on the electricity grid. A highly electrified heating sector may cause large demand transient and peaks/troughs when many heat pumps are switched near-simultaneously, potentially destabilising the operation of networks. Read more
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Modelling Flexible Nuclear Power Plant Integration in Future Low Carbon Energy Systems
The increasing penetration of intermittent renewable power within the UK energy network will require additional flexibility from conventional sources of generation, such as nuclear power plants. Read more
Advanced Integrated Reduced-Order Models and AI for Geothermal Energy Management
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
Investigating the role of non-thermal chemistry in medicine via the development of a novel translational spectrometer
A fully funded PhD studentship is available to a start in September 2025 within the new research group of Dr Jemma Gibbard (https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/jemma-gibbard/) at Durham University. Read more
Heat integration to provide whole system flexibility
This PhD project aims to design heat integration strategies within multi-vector energy systems to enhance overall system flexibility and efficiency. Read more
Development of Thermally Regenerative Redox Flow Batteries for combined energy storage
Redox flow batteries (RFB) are a type of electrochemical energy storage device where electrical energy is stored via chemical “reduction and oxidation” reactions in a liquid electrolyte. Read more
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
Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems
This PhD project, in association with BAE Systems, seeks to reveal and investigate novel solutions to deliver significant improvements in overall energy efficiency in maritime transport. Read more
Resource Recovery from Desalinated Brine through Renewable Energy Powered Thermal-Based Minimal or Zero Liquid Discharge Processes
Desalination is a vital solution for addressing global freshwater scarcity, but it generates large volumes of hypersaline brine, often regarded as waste. Read more
Development of solar concentrator for hydrogen production in solar thermochemical water-splitting cycle
The UK has set an ambitious commitment of achieving net zero by 2050. Low carbon hydrogen is expected to play a vital role in the next few decades. Read more
Hydrogen production from electrolysis of waste biomass
Established water electrolysis technologies rely on valuable high-purity water which adds significant demand pressure to worldwide resources needed for drinking water, irrigation and sanitation. Read more
Development of Shape-stabilised PCMs from Agricultural Waste for Clean Energy Applications
Agriculture contributes to the world's economic growth by accounting for 4 % of the global gross domestic product (The World Bank, 2023). Read more
Artificial intelligence to Building Energy Systems for Next Generation Control Strategies
HVAC accounts for 60-70% of all end user energy in buildings. Despite advanced in. solar/thermal technologies there has been no real reduction in consumption across. Read more