urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Assessment Framework for Inclusive Sustainable Public Places

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

Traditional social life. While the social aspect is the most recognisable benefit known for urban places, many other benefits could be identified. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Reimagining Urban Water through Regenerative Technologies

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Exponential growth of the built environment, associated with rapid urban expansion and increasing urban populations, is already placing considerable pressure on the urban water cycle, critical infrastructure, and urban waterways that represent primary pathways (or conduits) within this cycle. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Cuthbertson, Dr A Black, Dr S Halliday

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

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Urban Air Quality Simulation and Management

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about addressing the critical issue of urban air quality through cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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Transition Engineering Lab on the Housing Ecosystem. The Problem of Finding an Affordable, Decent Place to Live, within a Net Zero Community. A breakthrough in the accelerated transition of cities to net zero, thriving environments

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences

This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. Rapid emissions reductions[1] require transition of personal transport and freight, and reduction of energy in buildings and embedded in vehicles, and construction in urban areas. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Krumdieck

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Practical and theoretical approach to sustainable urban, suburban, and rural densities.

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

The aim of this research is to develop prototypes for the city edge, comprising new high density communities that create more housing and more greenbelt at the city edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Holm, Dr H Al Waer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Refugee Settlement (Re)design: modelling improvisation for social inclusion & wellbeing

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

The global population of forcibly displaced people is increasing at an unprecedented rate, from 43.3 million to 110 million in the last 15 years alone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Al Waer, Prof L van Blerk

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

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Radical place-making: folk counter-geographies and cultural representations of opposition to power in Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Belfiore, Dr J Pierce

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

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Augmented Audio Soundscape Design for Enhanced Experiences

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

Soundscape design is an interdisciplinary field that has the potential to transform how we experience and interact with our surroundings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BD Di Donato

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Developing a Digital Twin for Designing Disaster-Resilient Smart Cities

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Operations and Information Management at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Sajadi

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

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Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Cardiff University Welsh School of Architecture

Professor Zhiwen Luo is looking for a PhD student to work on the research project ‘Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change’. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Luo

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Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

University of York Hull York Medical School

Bangladesh has some of the most densely-populated cities facing overlapping risks of health, climate and urbanisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HE Elsey, Dr AH Haque, Prof P White

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Designing Just and Resilient Urban Landscapes - A Framework for futures and strategic decision-making for Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI)

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Many cities have a significant amount of grey infrastructure (paving and asphalt) and dysfunctional green or blue spaces. Access to and use of green and blue space are disproportionately limited in areas of deprivation, and further affected by poor air quality, heat stress, and flooding. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Woods, Dr H Al Waer, Prof S Dawson

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

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Intervention without violation of natural order: A complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective of sustainable urban development

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

The rise to prominence of the concept and practice of sustainable development over the past few decades has paralleled an increasing number of theoretical platforms upon which to understand the concept. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM Moobela

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Novel approaches to design and building of digital infrastructures for energy transition (Orkney campus)

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences

This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. This research project asks the question. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Krumdieck

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

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Discover Doctoral Opportunities in Architecture

University of Sheffield Faculty of Social Sciences

The University is rated consistently in the top 100 QS World University Rankings, priding itself on research-led critical thinking that aims to make an impact in the world. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Catalysing thriving and inclusive places for lasting urban regeneration: Another Eden in the City of Dundee

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

This Regnr8-i Studentship will explore how the creative economy can contribute to urban and regional development during the prevailing climate emergency, inclusive of both planned and autonomous adaptations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Rowan, Ms CS Sweeney, Mr BP Parkin, Prof GH Hutton

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

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Using Extended Reality (XR) to improve team performance and enhance training for maintenance of future vehicles

Coventry University Centre for Future Transport & Cities (FTC)

September 2024 Entry. Introduction. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Birrell

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

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AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis. Project description. The project aims to develop a methodology for designing AI-driven digital twins of real cities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Alexiadis, Dr T Abadie

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

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Localised urban heat island monitoring to improve regulatory overheating risk assessment of domestic buildings

Leeds Beckett University School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University is currently accepting applications for up to 4 funded full-time PhD Research Studentships. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Parker

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

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PhD Studentship: Assessing the impact of deep shafts in urban areas - (ENG 1764)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Construction of large and deep shafts in urban areas is necessary for various construction activities, such as tunnel construction where shafts serve as integral components of the tunnel construction and often operational phases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Marshall

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

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AI enhanced city and mobility design

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

The design of transportation networks has a massive influence on urban mobility which in turn in influences factors such as quality of life for residents and environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Urquhart

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Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

Imperial College London Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Background. Evacuation constitutes the most fundamental strategy in the response to a humanitarian disaster. Key among the factors impeding evacuation is the unique traffic patterns that arise due to the sudden surge in travel demand, which contravene nominal traveller behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Escribano

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

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Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kelly

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Spatial decision support analysis for sustainable mobility policies

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

This PhD project aims to develop a spatial framework to integrate sustainable mobility into current urban transport planning policies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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Re-designing roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. The road transport sector has undergone radical transformation over the last few decades and is expected to continue doing so due to technological developments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

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

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Experimental Aerodynamics and Environmental Flows

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Christina Vanderwel. Project description. Join our world-leading experimental fluid mechanics research group with this PhD studentship studying Experimental Aerodynamics and Environmental Flows. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Vanderwel

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

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Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

University of York Department of Biology

Globally, waterways and lakes have suffered from excessive nutrient loading arising from wastewater release, both industrial and agricultural. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Redeker

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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BIM-based expert system for predicting CO2 emissions at the project design phase decision-making

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

In recent years, human activities and rapid urban developments have negatively affected the ecosystem and quality of life. The planet's temperature has risen by 2 degrees following the Industrial Revolution, and it is predicted that this number will be added to the overall impact by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TO Olawumi, Dr NF Fernando

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AI to the rescue of climate change, modelling air quality for cleaner urban planning

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Lakshmi Babu Saheer. Dr Javad Zarrin. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Babu Saheer, Dr J Zarrin

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We have 63 urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Assessment Framework for Inclusive Sustainable Public Places

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Reimagining Urban Water through Regenerative Technologies

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Urban Air Quality Simulation and Management

Transition Engineering Lab on the Housing Ecosystem. The Problem of Finding an Affordable, Decent Place to Live, within a Net Zero Community. A breakthrough in the accelerated transition of cities to net zero, thriving environments

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Practical and theoretical approach to sustainable urban, suburban, and rural densities.

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Refugee Settlement (Re)design: modelling improvisation for social inclusion & wellbeing

Radical place-making: folk counter-geographies and cultural representations of opposition to power in Aberdeen, Scotland

Augmented Audio Soundscape Design for Enhanced Experiences

PhD Studentship (3 years): Developing a Digital Twin for Designing Disaster-Resilient Smart Cities

Climate resilient livestock building design under climate change

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Urban gardens to improve health, biodiversity and climate-change resilience in cities in Bangladesh

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Designing Just and Resilient Urban Landscapes - A Framework for futures and strategic decision-making for Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI)

Intervention without violation of natural order: A complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective of sustainable urban development

Novel approaches to design and building of digital infrastructures for energy transition (Orkney campus)

Discover Doctoral Opportunities in Architecture

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Catalysing thriving and inclusive places for lasting urban regeneration: Another Eden in the City of Dundee

Using Extended Reality (XR) to improve team performance and enhance training for maintenance of future vehicles

AI-Driven Digital Cities for Crime Modeling and Economic Analysis

Localised urban heat island monitoring to improve regulatory overheating risk assessment of domestic buildings

PhD Studentship: Assessing the impact of deep shafts in urban areas - (ENG 1764)

AI enhanced city and mobility design

Modelling and Optimisation of Urban Evacuation Procedures

Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach

Spatial decision support analysis for sustainable mobility policies

Re-designing roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

Experimental Aerodynamics and Environmental Flows

Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

BIM-based expert system for predicting CO2 emissions at the project design phase decision-making

AI to the rescue of climate change, modelling air quality for cleaner urban planning

We have 63 urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 63 urban design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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