We have 96 finite element PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Objective. The primary objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive framework for bridge maintenance that integrates autonomous drone surveys, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and Finite Element analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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Advancements in Finite Element Modeling of Soft Robotics for Biomedical Applications

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project presents an intriguing opportunity for individuals intrigued by the intersection of finite element modeling and soft robotics, particularly within the realm of biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Ambient Vibration-Based Calibration of Finite Element Models of Bridges

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The primary objective of this project is to develop a novel method for calibrating Finite Element models of bridges using ambient vibration data and drone imagery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Neural Radiance Fields and Micro-drones for Enhanced 3D Volumetric Finite Element Analysis

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The central objective of this project is the innovative deployment of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) and micro-drones in the process of 3D volumetric Finite Element modelling of bridges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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PhD (4 years, paid) on on Advanced Material Modelling using Finite Element Analysis for Technical Textiles and Textile Manufacturing

Ghent University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Job description. We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate and postdoc on advanced material modelling in the textile domain. In this project you will dive deep into a cutting-edge research area, exploring the complexities of advanced textile material modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Daelemans

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

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Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Within Cheshire & Merseyside over 1,000 individuals a year are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with some central city wards having 4 times the UK average. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sharp, Prof AS Schache

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

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational Mechanics of Fracture on Advanced Composite Aerospace Structures

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in the use of composite laminates in the aerospace industry in a drive to reduce weight and as a result to reduce emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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Inverse simulation: going from camera observations of a deformation to material properties using a new theoretical approach

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Benjamin Cameron. Project description. This PhD is focussed on a new theoretical/computational method to measure material properties in places where they are really difficult to measure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Cameron

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Building Resilience: Investigating Progressive Collapse in Wooden Structures

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

Self funded project. 3 years start date October 1st 2024. Project Summary. The project aims to develop advanced computational models for simulating the progressive collapse behaviour of wooden structures under various loading scenarios. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EB Bertolesi

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Leveraging Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Engineering Design under Uncertainties

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering design and addressing real-world challenges? Embark on this exciting journey to develop novel statistical and machine learning methods to enhance engineering design in the presence of uncertainties, and contribute to shaping the future of computational engineering design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Yang

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biomechanics of internal fixation methods for ankle fusion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ankle fusion is a common treatment for advanced ankle arthritis to relieve pain and improve functional outcomes. However, there is a reported non-union rate of 5-37%, requiring further surgery or an ankle replacement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V S Cheong, Prof C Brocket

18 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SELF-FUNDED 3.5-YEAR PHD – Automatic segmentation of femur using deep learning combined with phantomless calibration for rapid personalised fracture risk predictions in clinical applications

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to announce a new PhD opportunity in the areas of modelling, biomechanics & deep learning. The project is in collaboration with multiple NHS Trusts including the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Modelling Crack Nucleation and Growth in Rail Steels

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor Pedro Rivera and Dr Ben Cameron. Project description. Rail safety is dependent upon the ability to control the nucleation and growth of cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Rivera

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Advancing Integrated Engineering Design of Breeding Blankets to Mitigate Failure

King’s College London Department of Engineering

Applications are invited for a studentship in the area of Finite Element modelling of Nuclear Materials under Extreme Thermomechanical Loads, leading to the award of a PhD degree, with a desired start in September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CS Skamniotis

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

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Exploring the Interplay of Computational Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Analysis in Engineering Systems

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Our research group in school of Engineering Technology and Design (ETD) at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) focuses on cutting edge projects at intersection of computational mechanics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal analysis and fluid-structure interaction (FSI). Read more

Supervisors: Dr U Abdullah, Dr A Rasheed

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

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Aluminium-concrete for next-generation bridge construction

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Evangelia Georgantzia and Dr Mehdi Kashani. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Georgantzia

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integrating Intelligence: Smart Textiles for Retrofitting and Monitoring Cultural Heritage Buildings

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year self funded project. The doctoral project will complete the activities of a European Union project focused on advancing hybrid structural retrofit solutions based on smart textiles with customized structural health monitoring for masonry cultural heritage building envelopes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EB Bertolesi

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Structural health monitoring and conditioning of wind turbines via sensor fusion inspection

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) department in the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with Ilosta Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

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

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A novel manufacturing method for application of ultrathin sheet laminations for electric machines.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The greater electrification of many industrial and commercial sectors is acknowledged as an important contributor to plans for reaching net-zero carbon by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ghadbeigi, Prof P Fairclough, Prof G Jewell

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

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Fatigue and Fracture of Fibre Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Aircraft manufacturers are now competing based on their aircraft’s fuel efficiency due to the high cost of aviation fuel. As a result, in recent years, these manufacturers have turned more and more to the use of lightweight composites in their designs for almost every component of their aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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

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Manipulation Modelling

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This projects builds on another recent project to model human hand interactions with packaging. The use of finite element techniques will be used to further develop a human hand model with key features to show how loading, dimensions and grip affect the forces the hand joints experience. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rowson

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

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Micromechanical approaches for predicting fragmentation and abrasion of brown rice

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BE Edmans, Dr B N Dubey

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Noise Control of Railway Slab Track

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor David Thompson, Dr Wenjing Sun . Project Description. An exciting PhD opportunity is available at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton in conjunction with Alstom on the control of noise from railway slab track. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D J Thompson

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Studies in acoustic interactions with liquid drops

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

An ultrasonic monitoring system has been built that is able to characterise liquids based on the growth of pendant liquid drops [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bosy, Prof A Augousti

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

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Micro-Bio-Mechanical Modelling of root growth in soils

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The extent and the way roots grow in the ground is known to have a fundamental impact on the growth of crop plants as well as on the resistance to lodging induced by storms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ciantia, Prof G Bengough

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

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Building proactive climate resilience into critical infrastructure assets

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

Critical transport infrastructure, play a key role for the seamless functioning of our societies. Several assets are approaching the end of their design life, whereas at the same time are subjected to ever-increasing traffic loads and natural hazards that are aggravated by climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Mitoulis

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

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From 3D Digital Documentation to Structural interventions for historic masonry structures

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

Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr D Barreto

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

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