Aerospace Engineering (knowledge) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 Aerospace Engineering (knowledge) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Research Studentship in Impact Engineering

University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science

Research Studentship in Impact Engineering. 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship . Project. New paradigms for X-ray probing of dynamic failure at the mesoscale. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Eakins

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

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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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Novel Methods for the Characterisation of Helicopter Aero-acoustics PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Cranfield University has been at the forefront of rotorcraft research for the last 13 years, having an established track record on rotorcraft modelling, performance, aero-mechanics, and aero-acoustics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Ioannis Goulos

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

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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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Modelling of buoyancy control for new generation aircraft

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Aircraft research is in a state of transition, with a much broader range of possible new aircraft technologies under investigation than ever before. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Augousti

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

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Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Shaw

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

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Design Optimization of Innovative Lightweight Stiffened Thin-walled Lower Helicopter Fuselage Panel with Discrete Source Damage Subjected to Combined In-plane Compression and Shear Loads

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

On the purpose of improving the structural efficiency of stiffened panels, which is widely used in the design and manufacturing of helicopter fuselage panels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Dababneh

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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Computational investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of a morphing wing configuration

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Smart structures technology, particularly the bio-inspired morphing and multifunctional wing architectures are among the most promising technologies for the improvement of aerodynamic performance in large civil aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

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

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Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD topic relates tool development appropriate to the conceptual design of 6th generation combat aircraft. The research will explore relevant feature modelling and progress to explore the design space of this class of vehicle. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Smith

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

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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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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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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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An experimental 3D volumetric study of train aerodynamics

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

The aerodynamic slipstream created as a high-speed passenger train moves through the air is highly turbulent in nature. In particular the wake region is known to contain a series of helical vortices, which spread laterally into the far wake region, potentially affecting the stability of trackside workers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Soper, Dr M Jesson

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

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We have 57 Aerospace Engineering (knowledge) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (knowledge) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 Aerospace Engineering (knowledge) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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