Don't miss our weekly PhD newsletter | Sign up now Don't miss our weekly PhD newsletter | Sign up now

Search PhDs

Discipline

Discipline

All disciplines

Location

Location

All locations

Institution

Institution

All Institutions

PhD Type

PhD Type

All PhD Types

Funding

Funding

All Funding


PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

More details

Integrated polysilicon photonics

Supervisory Team. Prof Anna Peacock and Prof David Thomson. This project seeks to develop a simple, low-cost laser materials processing procedure to fabricate high quality polysilicon photonic platforms that will ease issues associated with optoelectronic integration. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Peacock
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
More details

Recovering precipitation strengthening in additive friction stir deposition builds: heat-treatment design for microstructure control and property improvement

Supervisory Team. Dr Dikai Guan and Prof Pedro Rivera. This project aims to unlock stronger 3D-printed metals. It pioneers new heat-treatment strategies to recover and even surpass the strength of additively manufactured light alloys. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Guan
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
More details

Understanding the electrosolvation force between colloidal particles and molecules in solution

The Krishnan Lab works in the broad area of soft condensed matter at the nanometer scale and has a long-standing interest in measuring, understanding and manipulating interactions between charged particles and molecules in solution (Nature 2010, Nature Nanotech 2012, 2015, 2017, 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Krishnan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
More details

Single molecule science: new experimental approaches to measuring the charge, size and 3D conformation of single biomolecules in solution

Prof. Madhavi Krishnan's group is looking for bright, highly motivated and committed students for PhD research in the broad area of single molecule biophysics and nanoscience. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Krishnan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
More details

Predicting the Evolution of Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Viruses

Our research focus is to design and develop analytical, computational, and mathematical methods to understand the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Smith, Prof H Baylis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Ph.D. student in Energy Mechanics and Sustainability Program

1-2 Ph.D. students (Spring or Fall 2026 entry). Research project. (1) Multiphysics modeling and characterization of next-gen batteries; (2) Machine-learning assisted battery manufacturing and prognostics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JX Xu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
More details

Functional Mechanisms of Genetic Risk Factors for Immune-Related Disease

Who are we?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Vyse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Passive Cooling for Thermal Management of Batteries for Next Generation Urban Electric Vehicles

Project Summary. This project investigates a novel Phase Change Material (PCM) jacket system for improving the thermal management of Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) used in next-generation urban electric vehicles (EVs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Moghimi-Ardekani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Modelling and Optimisation of Mechanical Behaviour in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing

Summary of the proposed research. Additive Manufacturing (AM) also known as three (3D) dimensional printing, particularly Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) has emerged as a transformative technology in the production of functional components and prototypes across different industries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MF Fahad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Intelligent Computer-Aided Systems for Breast Cancer Classification in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Scans

Breast cancer is one of the most common and life-threatening diseases worldwide, hence, early detection plays a crucial role in improving survival rates. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Soliman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Design and Analysis of an Intelligent Tyre for low rolling resistance, optimum performance, and enhanced safety of a vehicle

Summary of the proposed. Intelligent tyres with low rolling resistance and high performance are getting more attention in the recent years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AW Awan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Computational and experimental investigations to improve the subsonic characteristics of delta wing

Summary of the proposed research. It was widely evidenced that delta wings are more suitable for supersonic flights due to their high sweep, vortex lift generation, and wave drag reduction. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Marimuthu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

AI-Powered Energy-Efficient WBANs for Real-Time Health Monitoring

Summary of the Proposed Research. Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are central to next-generation healthcare systems, offering continuous real-time monitoring of patient vital signs through wearable sensors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MB Billah
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

AI-Driven Real-time Image Processing for Enhanced Perception and Safety in Autonomous Vehicles

Summary of the proposed research. Autonomous vehicles rely heavily on accurate, real-time perception of their surroundings to ensure safe navigation and effective decision-making. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AA Amjad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details

Voltage Waveform and Harmonic Modelling for Enhancing Distribution Grid Hosting Capacity by Ensuring Power Quality Standards

Summary of the proposed. The United Kingdom has set legally binding climate targets, committing to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and leading the global charge for carbon neutrality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MNI Iqbal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Filtering Results