Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Interested in high performance, lightweight composite materials? Take advantage of the fact that companies in the aerospace and automotive sectors are currently looking for good materials scientists and engineers with a composites PhD!. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Foreman

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

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Aerospace Flow Control Actuator Technology Performance Enhancement Using High Strain-Temperature Lead Free Piezoceramic Materials

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JP Potts, Dr JS Spendlove, Dr A Feteira

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

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Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to offer a fully funded PhD opportunity in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield for someone with a passion for computational fluid dynamics modelling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Yuan, Dr S Siouris

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

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Computational aerodynamics of high speed flow over rough surfaces

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Neil Sandham. Project description. You will join a group of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers using high performance computing to advance understanding of high speed aerodynamics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Sandham

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

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Transition to turbulence in hypersonic flow applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Neil Sandham. Project description. You will join a group of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers using high performance computing to advance understanding of high speed aerodynamics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Sandham

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

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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

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

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Investigation of the lifetime limiting effects within electrospray thruster spacecraft propulsion

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Alex Wittig. Project description. Typical high performance electric propulsion options for large satellites, such as gridded ion thrusters or Hall Effect thrusters, do not work well for nano satellites. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

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

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PhD (4 years, paid) on on Advanced Material Modelling using Finite Element Analysis for Technical Textiles and Textile Manufacturing

Ghent University Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Job description. We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate and postdoc on advanced material modelling in the textile domain. In this project you will dive deep into a cutting-edge research area, exploring the complexities of advanced textile material modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Daelemans

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

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Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composite Materials

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in advancing the field of materials processing science, specifically in the realm of additive manufacturing (AM) of high-performance composite materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The aero-industry is required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Therefore, it is important to continuously advance its propulsion technology to reduce its fuel burn and achieve this target by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Saleh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Melike Kurt and Prof Bharath Ganapathisubramani. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kurt

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Elastic Tailoring of Composite Winglet-Wing Systems for Enhanced Performance

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Harrell, Prof R Butler

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical simulation and modelling of carbon fibre composites for hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr ATR Rhead, Prof R Butler

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

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Vortex interactions in supersonic flows

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

The rising demand for fast air travel has renewed interest in developing civilian supersonic aircraft alongside military vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K SABNIS

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

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We have 44 Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

Aerospace Flow Control Actuator Technology Performance Enhancement Using High Strain-Temperature Lead Free Piezoceramic Materials

Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

Computational aerodynamics of high speed flow over rough surfaces

Transition to turbulence in hypersonic flow applications

Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

Investigation of the lifetime limiting effects within electrospray thruster spacecraft propulsion

PhD (4 years, paid) on on Advanced Material Modelling using Finite Element Analysis for Technical Textiles and Textile Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composite Materials

Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

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

Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

ZENITH PhD Project: Elastic Tailoring of Composite Winglet-Wing Systems for Enhanced Performance

ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical simulation and modelling of carbon fibre composites for hydrogen storage

Vortex interactions in supersonic flows

We have 44 Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Aerospace Engineering (high performance) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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