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University of Sheffield, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of Sheffield, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully-funded EPSRC CDT in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing (MADE4Manufacturing)

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Shaping the future of Digital Manufacturing. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and many Industrial Partners. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Materials for High-Temperature Nuclear and Energy Applications

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Next-generation nuclear and fusion energy systems place unprecedented demands on structural and functional materials, which must operate reliably under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Numerical Simulation of Concrete Fracture under Extreme Conditions using Phase-Field Methods

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Concrete structures in energy, industrial, and civil infrastructure are frequently exposed to demanding conditions, such as multiaxial mechanical stresses, fire-induced thermal loading, and/or harsh environmental exposure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Material Behaviour for Finite Element Simulation

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Modern infrastructure increasingly relies on materials whose composition varies due to local resources, alternative binders, and sustainability-driven formulations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Numerical simulation for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

This project aims to develop a numerical simulation model for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process and validate the model using experimental manufacturing data. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Qian, Dr M Ali Aravand

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

Understanding the potential of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for use as a 3D Printing material

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Powdered polymer Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) processes such as Selective Laser Sintering and High Speed Sintering have shown increasing potential for a wide range of applications, due in large part to their complex geometric capabilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Majewski

17 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

System Dynamics Modelling: Simulation and Analysis of Manufacturing Processes

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The aim of this PhD is to optimise current manufacturing processes. Processes may be simulated by means of systems thinking/dynamics (SD). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

Structural Integrity Finite Element Analyses of Formula I Composite Panels for Safer and Lighter Designs

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Formula 1 car composite panels are subjected to extreme loads. Cracks can develop at the composite microstructure at an early stage and then propagate due to fatigue which poses a serious hazard. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

Simulating Composite Fracture by the Extended Finite Element Method

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

In this project, three-dimensional analyses of fracture in composite laminates will be conducted. The aim is to investigate if the XFEM is capable to reproduce fracture in composites with a sufficient degree of accurateness in terms of energy release rates and stress intensity factors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

Simulation and Analysis of Damage for Failure Prediction on Advanced Composite Structures subjected to Impact Loading

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The development of new advanced composite materials offers plenty of possibilities to implement these new structures into highly strained components and applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

PhD in Computational Fracture Mechanics: Methods, Programming and Simulation

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The aim of this PhD programme is to develop efficient numerical strategies for the prediction and assessment of fracture. Our group has got success in the development of new numerical strategies, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

Phase Field Computational Methods for Fracture Problems in Engineering

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Phase-field is a new exciting numerical technique that permits computationally cheap and effective simulation of challenging fracture problems, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

Modelling of Compressive Transverse Cracking on Composite Laminates

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

In analyses of failure in composite laminates, extended finite element analyses using Abaqus (or Ansys) might prove convenient for the prediction of transversal cracks on composite laminates subjected to compression. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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