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We have 47 Acoustics Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Acoustics Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 47 Acoustics Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Acoustic Monitoring of Underwater Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Supervisory Ream. Professor Paul White and Professor Jonathan Bull. As we move to a low-carbon economy understanding and quantifying marine sources of methane and carbon dioxide emissions becomes more important. Read more
Advanced Optical Fibre Design for Acoustic Emission Monitoring in Composite Materials
Supervisory Team. Dr Chris Holmes, Dr Peter Glynne-Jones. This project explores the cutting-edge intersection of acoustics and photonics, enhancing acoustic emission detection using innovative optical fibre designs. Read more
PhD Scholarship: “Artificial Intelligence for Laser Ultrasonic Polycrystal Imaging”
Project background. Polycrystals are the building blocks of numerous materials around us, from metals to ceramics, influencing their mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Read more
Design and Optimization of piezoelectric MEMS microphone
Piezoelectric MEMS microphones have the advantages of eliminating the need for vacuum packaging, low power consumption, and simplicity of fabrication. Read more
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Early-stage detection and characterisation of hydrogen-induced defects using ultrasonic arrays for enhanced structural integrity assessment
The project. Motivation. The development of hydrogen energy technologies is central to the UK government's ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution, targeting a 40% reduction in gas consumption by 2030 and carbon-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
Standards to specify damping and loss factor in joint connections through ultrasonic inspection techniques where temperature and humidity in real world conditions are important (Ref: AACME-24-032)
Finite element models are used to predict the vibration characteristics of aircraft and automotive vehicles. A large and complex model can be generated to determine the level of vibration which can be transmitted from one area to another. Read more
Low cost acoustic camera designs and algorithms for tracking swarms of drones / UAVs (Ref: AACME-24-033)
Tracking and detection methods for UAVs and drones typically involve human in the loop, with technology including long range radar, short range radar, cameras, infra-red camera, RF communication technology and acoustics. Read more
Information retrieval from room acoustic measurements
Acoustic measurements of rooms carry a lot of useful information regarding the room geometry, objects and furnishing, presence and movements of humans, and the atmospheric conditions and stability of the room environment. Read more
Artificial Optical Nervous System
The aim of this project is to establish a new class of sensing system that is capable of mapping strain distribution at thousands of points using a single strand of optical fibre thinner than a human hair. Read more
Smart Acoustic Control Technologies
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering research with a focus on sound and vibration? Would you like to develop… Read more
Hotspot detection using acoustic waves for temperature monitoring of electronics
With the electrification of transportation happening at breakneck speed for both ground and air vehicles, it is important to be able to measure temperatures of key components. This is particularly important for batteries as these are vital components in any transport system and this project will address this using a novel ultrasonic technique. Read more
Artificial intelligence for ultrasonic characterisation of complex materials
Research Group:
ISVR: Dynamics Group
Explore the space where physics-based modelling and artificial intelligence meet. Join this project on ultrasonic non-destructive characterisation of complex materials. Read more
Nonlinear ultrasonic imaging for closed cracks
Research Group:
ISVR: Dynamics Group
Closed cracks are challenging material defects where the two split faces touch, making them extremely difficult to detect. This project aspires to create new methods for ultrasonic imaging of complex cracks through experiments, modelling and advanced imaging development. Read more
Characterization and Prediction of Tip Vortex Interaction Noise
Research Group:
Acoustics
This project focuses on experimentally characterizing and predicting noise from tip vortex-blade interactions in eVTOL aircraft, addressing a key challenge in reducing noise for urban air mobility. Read more
Characterisation and Prediction of Ducted Propeller Noise with Short Intake
Research Group:
Acoustics
This PhD project focuses on characterizing and predicting noise in short intake ducted propeller systems for eVTOL aircraft, critical for Urban Air Mobility noise reduction. Read more