surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Hot corrosion studies of gas turbine alloy materials PhD

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

This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation and coatings applications details in extreme environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AS Syed

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

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Material degradation study of heat-exchanger materials and coatings for renewable energy PhD

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

This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation and coatings applications details in extreme environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AS Syed

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

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Material degradation study of energy storage materials for renewable technologies PhD

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

This is a self-funded PhD position to work with Dr Adnan Syed in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre. The PhD project will focus studying high temperature corrosion mechanisms in details to identify the material degradation details in extreme environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AS Syed

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

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Design and development of next generation textured cutting tools for improved tribological properties during machining

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr E Brousseau, Dr S Bigot

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

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Development of chromium-based coatings for improved safety and performance in hostile environments

Manchester Metropolitan University Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering

This is a full-time, funded PhD opportunity in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Kelly

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

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof J Johnston

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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Modelling the bioelectrochemical response of biofilms linked to microbiologically-influenced corrosion

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Julian Wharton & Prof Jeremy Webb. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wharton

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

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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

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

Supervisor: Dr P D Hicks

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

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Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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Chemistry: Fully Funded EPSRC & Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Studying molecule-surface interaction potentials using magnetic molecular interference experiments

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Alexandrowicz

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

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Investigating a transplantable biomaterial for retinal cell regeneration: a promising treatment for degenerative retinal eye diseases

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Replacing degenerate retinal cells with new ones using conventional biomaterials has thus far yielded limited success against degenerative retinal diseases, dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and subsequent geographic atrophy of the macula. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Alany

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

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Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Nuclear sites contain large volumes of radioactively contaminated concrete. Prior to decommissioning, these concrete structures must be surface decontaminated to minimise the requirement for waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Renshaw, Prof R Lunn

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

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Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Studentship in CMAS-resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - (ENG 1698)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited for a Rolls-Royce-sponsored PhD studentship at the world-leading Centre for Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CSE) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Chemical Engineering: Anti-fouling coatings for reduced waste

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Geoghegan

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

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Development of next generation electrosurgery electrode design via surface microtexturing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

SELF FUNDED PROJECT. 3 years full time, start date 1st April, 1st July, 1st October 2024. Electrosurgery is a medical procedure that utilises an alternating and high frequency current (200kHz-3.3MHz) to either cut and/or coagulate tissues and achieve haemostasis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau, Prof S Evans, Dr H Wyatt

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

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Evolution of eggshell surface structure and physiology

Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences

Avian eggshells exhibit some of the most diverse and fascinating arrays of complex biological variability within the animal kingdom. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Portugal, Dr RF Felice, Dr J Bowen

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

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Accelerated prediction of surface reactions in catalysts for H generation using Machine Learning and coarse-graining methods

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Water electrolysis is regarded as the most viable solution to produce clean hydrogen but electrode materials used in commercial technologies face several challenges risking the mass production of hydrogen. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EGN Galindo-Nava

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

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Locking CO2 into cement: new perspectives from advanced spectroscopic techniques

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

EPSRC DTP studentship in Engineering. 3.5 years starting 1st October 2024, 1st January 2025 or 1st April 2025. Project Summary. Our aim is to improve carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in the cement and concrete industry by introducing reactive carbonates to replace clinkers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FJ Jin, Dr RM Maddalena, Prof PR Davies

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Saline droplet evaporation for engineering applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Evaporating arrays of droplets have attracted a lot of attention for their potential applications in areas such as microfluidics and surface patterning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GW Wells, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar, Prof G McHale

5 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fouling control and cleaning of membrane for water treatment

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Globally, water scarcity is a pressing issue, affecting between two and three billion people worldwide, as reported by the recent UN World Water Development report. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

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

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Developing an ingenious hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing route for producing biomedical implants via metal AM processes and laser post-processing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area involving hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing (AM-SM) routes for the fabrication of biomedical implants economically to meet the growing demand of biomedical industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau

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

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Graphene oxide as growth factor carriers for meniscus tissue engineering

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Damage to the meniscus of the knee leads to increased risk of osteoarthritis. Tissue engineering of a healthy meniscal fibrocartilage offers the opportunity to restore function. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Lu, Dr S Richardson, Prof P Xiao

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

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Integrated Vessel Health Management (IVHM) for the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project ID. 2228cc1457 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Engineering. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

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

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Ocean’s Methane sensing using novel surface plasmon resonance technology

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Rand Ismaeel, Matthew Mowlem. Project description. Ocean monitoring is a critical need, and it is closely related to human survival. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ismaeel

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

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Industrial PhD project: Design and build of novel scientific instrumentation

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is the primary technique employed to determine the chemical composition and chemical state of material surfaces, with an analysis depth of approximately 5 nm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baker, Prof J F Watts

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

Detection and identification of various analytes is crucial in applications spanning through bio-medicine, defence and security, environmental monitoring and various others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr N Laurand

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

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Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Interplanetary Spacecraft Missions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Hanna Sykulska-Lawrence. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sykulska-Lawrence

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

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We have 260 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 260 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

Hot corrosion studies of gas turbine alloy materials PhD

Material degradation study of heat-exchanger materials and coatings for renewable energy PhD

Material degradation study of energy storage materials for renewable technologies PhD

Design and development of next generation textured cutting tools for improved tribological properties during machining

Development of chromium-based coatings for improved safety and performance in hostile environments

PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

Modelling the bioelectrochemical response of biofilms linked to microbiologically-influenced corrosion

Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

Chemistry: Fully Funded EPSRC & Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Studying molecule-surface interaction potentials using magnetic molecular interference experiments

Investigating a transplantable biomaterial for retinal cell regeneration: a promising treatment for degenerative retinal eye diseases

Engineering Mineral Layers for Decommissionable Concrete

Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Studentship in CMAS-resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - (ENG 1698)

Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

PhD in Chemical Engineering: Anti-fouling coatings for reduced waste

Development of next generation electrosurgery electrode design via surface microtexturing

Evolution of eggshell surface structure and physiology

Accelerated prediction of surface reactions in catalysts for H generation using Machine Learning and coarse-graining methods

Locking CO2 into cement: new perspectives from advanced spectroscopic techniques

Saline droplet evaporation for engineering applications

Fouling control and cleaning of membrane for water treatment

Developing an ingenious hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing route for producing biomedical implants via metal AM processes and laser post-processing

Graphene oxide as growth factor carriers for meniscus tissue engineering

Integrated Vessel Health Management (IVHM) for the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS)

Ocean’s Methane sensing using novel surface plasmon resonance technology

Industrial PhD project: Design and build of novel scientific instrumentation

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - uLED-based lab-on-chip platform (Fraunhofer and University of Strathclyde)

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Interplanetary Spacecraft Missions

We have 260 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 260 surface engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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