Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Modelling host-microbiome interactions: a nature-based alternative to artificial fertilisers

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Overall Aim. Through this research we will learn more about the way that plant roots (the 'host') and the associated soil microbes (the 'microbiome') interact. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Davidson, Prof N Stanley-Wall

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

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Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Durham University Department of Biosciences

The shape of plants is shaped by both genetics and environment; changes in response to temperature can be the most dramatic of all. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hepworth

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

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Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The ability to coordinate the expression of genes within a cell is at the heart of life. When and how much of a specific gene is turned into a protein is essential for organisms to respond to their environment and to manage resources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof M Rattray

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

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Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Network-based predictive modelling of cardiovascular disease risk

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is orchestrated by multiple factors. QRISK models (currently QRISK3) have been used in the UK to estimate CVD risk within the next 10 years for individuals without CVD. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T You

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

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Modelling the ecology and evolution of microbial communities

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

From the human gut to deep-sea sediments, microbial communities – or microbiomes – colonize virtually every habitat on earth. These microbiomes are central to ecosystem functioning and to host health, and therefore it is essential that we understand how and why they change over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Coyte, Dr C Knight

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

Imperial College London

Imperial College London, the University of Reading and the University of Southampton are thrilled to invite passionate and dedicated individuals to apply for our exciting new EPSRC CDT in the Mathematics for our Future Climate starting in October 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

University of Reading

Imperial College London, the University of Reading and the University of Southampton are thrilled to invite passionate and dedicated individuals to apply for our exciting new EPSRC CDT in the Mathematics for our Future Climate starting in October 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

University of Southampton

Imperial College London, the University of Reading and the University of Southampton are thrilled to invite passionate and dedicated individuals to apply for our exciting new EPSRC CDT in the Mathematics for our Future Climate starting in October 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Generative AI in Energy Forecasting

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Meeting Net Zero targets will require fully utilizing smart solutions at all levels of the electricity network. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in explainable machine learning techniques to support the design of plant-based fermented food products – Development of a serious game to support the design of plant-based fermented food products.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ANN Ngonga-Ngomo, Dr MS Sherif, Dr CP Pénicaud, Assoc Prof ASE Saint-Eve, Dr LE Espinosa

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

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Economic wave energy through technical innovation (SeaChange). Funded 4-year PhD studentship – control of wave energy systems

Maynooth University Centre for Ocean Energy Research

Funded 4-year PhD studentship – control of wave energy systems … Read more

Supervisor: Prof John Ringwood

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

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UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

University College London UCL SECReT

UCL's Security Science Doctoral Research Training Centre (UCL SECReT) was founded in 2009 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (ESRC) and an array of public and private sector organisations working in crime reduction security and law enforcement. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Numerical investigation of MHD systems coupling the induction formulation with thermal models

UK Atomic Energy Authority Central

The department of Astronautical, Electrical and Energy Engineering at the Sapienza University of Rome is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project/studentship, expected to commence November 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Politis, Dr A Tassone

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Control of multi-agent systems using continuum mechanics modelling

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A multi-agent system is a group of interacting dynamical systems. Famous examples are robot swarms, smart grids, traffic flows, communication networks, and transportation systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov

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

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Intracellular Capillarity of Biomolecular Condensates

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The emerging role of biomolecular condensates formed through a liquid-liquid phase separation process inside biological cells is driving a paradigm change in our understanding of cellular organisation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof HK Kusumaatmaja, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling and optimisation of infrastructure for the decarbonisation of transport in rural areas

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The decarbonisation of the transport sector (primarily through electrification) has become one of the priorities of most advanced economies nowadays, including the UK, in the fight against climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Urquhart, Dr F Sukki

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

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Projects in mathematical systems and control theory

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr YZ Zhou

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

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Climate-Optimised Aircraft Design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Edward Richardson; Ali Elham. Project description. The condensation trail (contrail) emissions of future low-CO2 aircraft will be assessed as part of a climate-optimised aircraft design methodology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E.S. Richardson

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

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Numerical Modelling of Cracked Materials under Loading

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Menshykov, Dr A I Osofero

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

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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

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

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Mathematical Modelling of Poro-Mechanics of Soil

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

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

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Brain-inspired See-Think-Act Intelligent Machines

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

There is an ongoing revolution in developing autonomous intelligence machines to greatly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of sensory perception, decision-making, and active control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Liu

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

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Creating sustainable space design pathways: Identifying non-dominated research and development strategies

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

Across aerospace engineering there is a major challenge in identifying the most appropriate areas to focus design, development and research effort. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hollingsworth, Dr H. Crisp, Dr C McGrath, Dr K Smith

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of physics-constrained reduced order models of thermally driven flows

Monash University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project description. Thermally driven turbulent flows in engineering and geophysical systems, are highly dimensional, nonlinear, and multi-scale. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Soria, Dr V Kitsios

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

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Transportation Decision Making and Uncertainty

University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

The transportation infrastructure is currently facing challenges from ever-changing disruption scenarios and unpredictability, particularly with the uncertainties brought on by climate change and natural hazards. Read more

Supervisor: Ms Y Wang

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

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Fundamental Electromagnetics: Foundational Theories of Electricity and Magnetism relating to Charged Particle Interactions

University of Liverpool Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Applications are invited for a self-funded PhD. Charged particle dynamics (also known as charged particle optics) is concerned with the interactions of charged particles (e.g., electrons, protons, ions) within an electric and/or magnetic field. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Maher

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

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Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling in buildings can be achieved through switching fuels and transferring the demand from Natural Gas to low-carbon electricity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Shahrestani

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

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Foam improved oil recovery

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Typically in oil and gas production, only a small fraction of the oil present manages to flow out of an oil reservoir under the reservoir’s own pressure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Grassia

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

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Enabling Net Zero Emissions Targets through Post Combustion Capture (PCC) of CO2 Using Amine-based Emerging Technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the key activities that will allow anthropogenic carbon emissions to reach net zero and net negative in time to avoid dangerous climate change. Most large-scale CCS operations rely on amine solvents for post-combustion CO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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We have 34 Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Modelling host-microbiome interactions: a nature-based alternative to artificial fertilisers

Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Understanding the evolution of gene regulatory networks through biophysical modelling and machine learning

Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

Network-based predictive modelling of cardiovascular disease risk

Modelling the ecology and evolution of microbial communities

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Mathematics for our Future Climate: Theory, Data and Simulation

Generative AI in Energy Forecasting

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in explainable machine learning techniques to support the design of plant-based fermented food products – Development of a serious game to support the design of plant-based fermented food products.

Economic wave energy through technical innovation (SeaChange). Funded 4-year PhD studentship – control of wave energy systems

UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

Numerical investigation of MHD systems coupling the induction formulation with thermal models

Control of multi-agent systems using continuum mechanics modelling

Intracellular Capillarity of Biomolecular Condensates

Modelling and optimisation of infrastructure for the decarbonisation of transport in rural areas

Projects in mathematical systems and control theory

Climate-Optimised Aircraft Design

Numerical Modelling of Cracked Materials under Loading

Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

Mathematical Modelling of Poro-Mechanics of Soil

Brain-inspired See-Think-Act Intelligent Machines

Creating sustainable space design pathways: Identifying non-dominated research and development strategies

Development of physics-constrained reduced order models of thermally driven flows

Transportation Decision Making and Uncertainty

Fundamental Electromagnetics: Foundational Theories of Electricity and Magnetism relating to Charged Particle Interactions

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

Foam improved oil recovery

Enabling Net Zero Emissions Targets through Post Combustion Capture (PCC) of CO2 Using Amine-based Emerging Technology

We have 34 Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Applied Mathematics (change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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