Aerospace Engineering (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Aerospace Engineering (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Modelling and Analysis Methods for Satellite Aerodynamics in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Operation of spacecraft in very low Earth orbits (VLEO), those below 450 km in altitude, is becoming more commonplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H. Crisp, Dr P Roberts

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

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PhD Studentship in Geospatial Engineering: Smart Earth Observation Satellite Constellation

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate) and includes a generous research training support grant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JM Mills

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

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Concept Mission Design for Hex-Sats to detect biological agents from VLEO

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Alexander Wittig, Dr Minkwan Kim. Project description. In this PhD, we will develop a complete mission concept for satellites to detect the release of biological agents on the ground through constant monitoring from space. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wittig

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

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Identification and classification of coherent flow structures in the plasma of the Sun’s photosphere

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

The Sun is a star with a cyclic magnetic activity that can impact all the solar system. Thus, the solar magnetic field can interact with the Earth's magnetic field, permitting the entrance of energetic particles in the upper atmosphere, affecting technological devices, telecommunications and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Fedun

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

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An investigation into droplet splashing and levitation phenomena in multiphase systems

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words). . With this project, we propose an investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of a droplet or a group of droplets with a solid or liquid surface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lappa

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

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Design and performance optimization of Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for aviation application

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Commercial aviation currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of annual global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuel combustion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

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

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Advanced Processing Methods for Long Baseline Multistatic Radars for Space Situational Awareness

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Since their inception, ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) systems, also known as Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), primarily utilise radar sensors due to their ability to operate in very long ranges and under various atmospheric conditions while also providing very accurate range measurements. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Ilioudis, Prof M Vasile

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

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Utilize Martian resources for future exploration: Develop a game-changing plasma-based ISRU system

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Min Kwan Kim (80%) / Alexander Wittig (20%). Project description. This exciting PhD project offers a unique opportunity to develop a high-efficiency, all-in-one in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) system for future crewed Mars missions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M K Kim

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

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Artificial Optical Nervous System

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Ali Masoudi & Gilberto Brambilla. Project description. The study of the mechanical properties of any large, complex structures such as a space launch vehicle or Earth’s crust relies on a large array of sophisticated and, often, expensive sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Masoudi

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

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Advanced Sensors for Planetary Missions & Astrophysics

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Austin Taranta, Natalie Wheeler, Radan Slavik, Francesco Poletti. Project description. PhD Opportunity. Advanced sensors for planetary missions & astrophysics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Taranta

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

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We have 10 Aerospace Engineering (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Aerospace Engineering (earth) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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