Other (climate change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 Other (climate change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Designing Just and Resilient Urban Landscapes - A Framework for futures and strategic decision-making for Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI)

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Many cities have a significant amount of grey infrastructure (paving and asphalt) and dysfunctional green or blue spaces. Access to and use of green and blue space are disproportionately limited in areas of deprivation, and further affected by poor air quality, heat stress, and flooding. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Woods, Dr H Al Waer, Prof S Dawson

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

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Application of mobile construction as an innovative strategy for building retrofit alteration and addition across the UK

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

Building sector in the UK contributes to nearly half of the UK energy use and about 30% of the national Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MJ Jowkar, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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

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Spatial decision support analysis for sustainable mobility policies

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

This PhD project aims to develop a spatial framework to integrate sustainable mobility into current urban transport planning policies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Regenerative Innovation - Design of Ultra-Low Carbon Climate Resilient Homes in Bangladesh

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

This Regnr8-i Studentship will build on the ‘floating homes’ research programme (recipient of the UN Risk Award 2019) led by the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science since 2016. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NM Mukherjee, Prof J Rowan, Dr T Dyer

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

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Evaluating the meaning and distribution of ‘Tree Equity’ in Surrey: An interdisciplinary approach

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Having access to trees reduces respiratory illness and improves mental health and well-being (Pataki et al 2021). Tress also provide protection from climate extremes such as flooding and heatwaves (Leets et al 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kelly

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

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Building back better: Integrated assessment for post-disaster housing configuration mitigation and resilience

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

The purpose of the study. The occurrence of natural and man-made disasters is increasing rapidly worldwide. Post-disaster housing projects have been one of the most challenging and controversial responsibilities faced by the impacted countries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr T O Osunsanmi

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

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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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BIM-based expert system for predicting CO2 emissions at the project design phase decision-making

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

In recent years, human activities and rapid urban developments have negatively affected the ecosystem and quality of life. The planet's temperature has risen by 2 degrees following the Industrial Revolution, and it is predicted that this number will be added to the overall impact by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TO Olawumi, Dr NF Fernando

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

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Investigating the Economic and Environmental Sustainability of Using Nanoparticle-Reinforced Recycled Building Materials

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

Purpose. The construction industry is a major contributor to environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and waste generation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr BD D'amico

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

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A systematic comparison of multiple building structures in steel, concrete, and timber: combining energy signatures, building energy simulations and archetype approach

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

Purpose. Buildings and the construction industry are top contributors to climate change, and structures account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr R Hairstans

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

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We have 11 Other (climate change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (climate change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 11 Other (climate change) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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