Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is at the forefront of transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, bringing about a revolution in the design and operation of systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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EPSRC DTP PhD Project: Physics-based and data-driven approach to understanding and predicting thermomechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project/studentship, expected to commence September/October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr AL Leide

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

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Structural health monitoring and conditioning of wind turbines via sensor fusion inspection

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) department in the University of Strathclyde in collaboration with Ilosta Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

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

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Optimization and control of nonlinear and partial differential equations.

Arizona State University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

A PhD position, fully funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is available in the Cybernetic Systems and Controls Lab (CSCL) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Peet

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

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PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Novel systems for small target detection and tracking, sensor resource management and control.

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Leonardo UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Anderson, Prof DF Flynn

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

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Multi-material metal 3D Printing for compact, lightweight heat exchangers for high power thermal management (Studentship I)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Supervisors. Dr. Luke Parry, Dr. Vitor Marques (Industrial Supervisor). About the Project. The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Leonardo. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Parry

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Identification of key features in high-dimensional fluid flow

Beijing Institute of Technology School of Mechatronical Engineering

Prof. Xuerui Mao’s research group at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) is recruiting a PHD student on data science related with high-dimenional fluid flow, with potential topics depending on the expertise and interest of the candidate. Read more

Supervisor: Prof X Mao

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

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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: experiments

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Ivo Peters, John Shrimpton. Project description. When a gas surrounded by a liquid film flows out of a coaxial nozzle, the stream can spontaneously deform into liquid shells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Peters

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

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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: multiphase CFD

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Ivo Peters, John Shrimpton. Project description. When a gas surrounded by a liquid film flows out of a coaxial nozzle, the stream can spontaneously deform into liquid shells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Peters

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

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Investigation of the potential of using magnetic reconnection as the method of acceleration within spacecraft propulsion

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Alex Wittig. Project description. This PhD project will aim to investigate the potential of using magnetic reconnection within a plasma propulsion thruster for spacecraft, and exciting and novel topic within the field. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

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

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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Post

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

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Synchrotron X-ray inline monitoring of Laser Additive Manufacturing processes using a Machine Learning approach

RMIT University School of Engineering

Laser additive manufacturing (LAM; laser 3D printing) is a key underpinning technology for the digital revolution (Industry 4.0), producing complex objects directly from 3D CAD drawings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr A Rack

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

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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We have 15 Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Model-based Approach for Prognostics Health Management (PHM) for Fusion Reactors

Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

EPSRC DTP PhD Project: Physics-based and data-driven approach to understanding and predicting thermomechanical properties of ceramic matrix composites

Structural health monitoring and conditioning of wind turbines via sensor fusion inspection

Optimization and control of nonlinear and partial differential equations.

PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Novel systems for small target detection and tracking, sensor resource management and control.

Multi-material metal 3D Printing for compact, lightweight heat exchangers for high power thermal management (Studentship I)

Identification of key features in high-dimensional fluid flow

Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: experiments

Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: multiphase CFD

Investigation of the potential of using magnetic reconnection as the method of acceleration within spacecraft propulsion

Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

Synchrotron X-ray inline monitoring of Laser Additive Manufacturing processes using a Machine Learning approach

Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

We have 15 Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Aerospace Engineering (fusion) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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