transportation engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 69 transportation engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA Industrial and Systems Engineering Department

The mechanical and industrial engineering doctorate program produces graduates with a depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering while allowing students to engage in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PhD Robinson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering, PhD Project: Manufacturing of Lithium-ion Battery Electrodes

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Are you interested to research how to make next generation rechargeable batteries? Rechargeable batteries are the key energy storage devices for electrification of transportation such as automotives, rail, and aviation, as well as stationary energy storage for electricity generated from renewable sources including wind and solar. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Cheng

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

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Rapid Scaling up of CO2 Transportation Infrastructure: Optimisation of a Future CO2 Transportation Network

Newcastle University School of Engineering

The UK’s ambitious net-zero target by 2050 hinges on large-scale Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilisation (CCUS) deployment. In CCUS schemes, carbon dioxide (CO. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Wetenhall

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

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Development of High-Performance Rare-Earth-Free Permanent Magnet Machines for Electric Vehicles

Newcastle University School of Engineering

The global transition to sustainable transportation necessitates advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, with high-performance and sustainable electric machines at the forefront. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Cao

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

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Hydrogen for future space transportation PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Hydrogen for future space transportation is a fully funded, 4-year, PhD position part of the Rocketry Research, Teaching, and Training (R2T2). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Grustan-Gutierrez

16 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Laser processing of challenging materials

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of laser processing of materials (graphene-enabled laser joining and repairs) leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the PhD Scholarship of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Tirichenko, Dr F Cegla

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Electrolyte design and engineering for next-generation batteries

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project. Advances in the rechargeable batteries for storage of electrical energy have always been the driving force for the improvement of our society, from communications to transportation and electricity delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JM Mao, Prof ZG Guo

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Dynamic deformation, damage and fracture of composites (Ref: UF-VS-2024-2)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In the recent years, the use of composite materials has demonstrated a continuing increase in aerospace, wind-energy, transportation, naval, defence and sports systems and products. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Silberschmidt

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Engineering - Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled “Chip Scale Optical Frequency Combs”. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Sorel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Gaseous Pipeline Transport and its underground porous media Storage for NET ZERO Innovation

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr P Jadhawar, Dr S Sriramula, Dr Amir Siddiq

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

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Federated Digital Twins for Resilience Modelling of Transport Infrastructure

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

This PhD will explore the emergent role of Cyber Physical Infrastructure (CPI) and Federated Networks of Digital Twins in the design and validation of decarbonization strategies and resilience analysis for future transport services and infrastructure. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DF Flynn, Dr PH Harvey

24 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Join Our Exciting Funded PhD Project: Computational Modelling of Seals for High-Pressure, Low-Carbon Storage Technologies - Help Shape the Future of Clean Energy Storage!

University of Sheffield School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering and accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral energy system through groundbreaking research? . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EPSRC supported EngD: An experimental and computational investigation of inverse micelles

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Although electric vehicles are starting to gain traction in sectors like heavy trucking and aviation, their market share is only expected to reach 23% by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Z Zhang, Dr A R Rahmat, Dr D Wu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Modelling and adaptive robust control of an unmanned electric Underactuated bicycle

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

In response to the imperative to achieve net-zero emissions and effectively combat environmental concerns, there is a growing consensus on the need to prioritize ebicycles over conventional automobiles. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Yu, Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

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

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PhD in Energy Systems

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

This post invites applications for a self-funded PhD position aimed at advancing the science and technology of power systems. This research endeavour is nestled in the multifaceted domain of power system analysis, planning, and optimisation, with a sharp focus on the following research themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WH Hua

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

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We have 69 transportation engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

transportation engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 69 transportation engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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