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Scalable grey-box modelling for adaptive control of existing housing (Ref: ABCE-EBE-VD)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Help shape the future of sustainable housing by developing scalable grey-box models for adaptive control of existing homes. Your research will focus on improving energy performance and thermal comfort, addressing one of the most pressing global challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Dimitriou

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

Building Simulation and Digital Twins: New methods of reducing the performance gap of new and existing buildings (Ref: ABCE-EBE-SF)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

This project seeks to use advanced simulation techniques, programming skills and data science technologies to study the potential of improving our generation of Digital Twins using Building Performance Simulation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Firth

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

The Productivity Promise: A Critical Study of AI-Driven Monitoring Technologies and Their Impact on Construction Productivity (Ref: ABCE-EBE-KA)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Construction organisations are increasingly turning to AI-enabled monitoring systems, such as machine-vision progress tracking, predictive safety and productivity analytics, and automated resource allocation, to enhance project delivery and reduce inefficiencies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KA Ayinla, Prof M Sohail Khan

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

Modelling the energy and indoor environment performance of the housing stock (Ref: ABCE-EBE-DA)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

The health, wellbeing and productivity of our society necessitates low energy homes that provide year-round thermal comfort and good indoor environmental quality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Allinson

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

Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre

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

Optimising site transport deliveries: Modern Methods of Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS4)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Applications of Industrialised Construction (IC) involve producing prefabricated elements in factories, transporting such elements to prepared sites, and assembling these in suitable forms for a safe and operational end product. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Dr Y Ali

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

Integration of Circular Economy Principles into Industrialised Construction: A Design Typology for Reusable Infrastructure (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS3)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Political attention and concerns are growing around the decreasing resources and the low tendency to reuse, repair, refurbish, recycle, or recover existing infrastructure in the United Kingdom. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Prof M Osmani

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

Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan

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

Architecture of Flexibility in the UK: Towards Broader Customisation in Industrialised Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS2)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

One of the core benefits of Industrialised Construction (IC) is the repetitive standardised advantage gained, allowing broader efficiency, quality, and an inheritable learning process across different projects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Dr S Al-Maiyah, Dr A Jazaierly

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

Digitalisation towards Safety in Construction: The Facilitating Role of Industrialised Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS1)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

This PhD project lies at the intersection of three topics. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), digital technologies and industrialised construction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Prof P Demian

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

Personal Cooling Systems for enhanced thermal comfort and sleep quality (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AB)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Overheating in buildings is a growing threat to health and wellbeing of citizens. Overheating in bedrooms is of particular concern as during sleep occupants’ ability to take actions to adapt to heat is more limited. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Beizaee

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

Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Niu

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

Multi-scale Computational & AI-Enabled Modelling of Electrochemical Energy Technologies (Ref: AAE-ZN-2514)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The rapid development of advanced electrochemical technologies, including batteries, fuel cells, electrolysers, is driving demand for high-performance, cost-effective, and durable systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Niu, Prof V Pinfield

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Seasonal Energy Storage (Ref: AAE-TS-2510)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Reaching net zero means decarbonising our energy system by shifting towards renewable generation. But this means we will face higher demand in winter, which needs to be met using energy storage, energy transport, massive overprovision, or through alternative generation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Steffen, Dr A Fly

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

Enhancing Wind Turbine performance through informed operation and maintenance (Ref: AAE-SD-2511)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

In order to maximise wind farm performance, it is essential that operation and maintenance strategies are optimised. In this project probabilistic models will be developed of whole turbine systems that are able to predict availability and performance over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Dunnett, Prof L Jackson

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

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