We have 28 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Bedford

Multifunctionality in composites refers to their ability to carry out non-structural roles within a system and is typically achieved through hybridisation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GN Neale

10 April 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Through-thickness multi-pin control for fibre deformation in composite MSc by Research

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

Forming processes during composite manufacture are commonplace for making geometrical features like corners, bends, and holes but often create defects that result in part rejection, rework, or scrappage (e.g., 30-50% scrap rate in aerospace). Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

10 April 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Strategic management of direct process emissions for achieving NET-ZERO in wastewater treatment plants - MSc by research

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This MSc by research offers an exciting opportunity to study one of our greatest challenges – climate change mitigation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Soares

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

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Continuous monitoring and mitigation of methane emissions at energy facilities PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

Methane is a major greenhouse gas and so contributes to climate change. Cranfield and SLB are offering an iCASE PhD studentship, developing modelling methods to couple with observations of methane from energy facilities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Harris, Dr M Cain

21 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Generative AI for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation Systems PhD

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

The application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twin, blockchain, and the internet of things are growing fast, and their integration with complex manufacturing systems enables effective digitalisation and automation transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Farsi

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Shadow Sense – Visual foundation model for capability enhancement PhD

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

Cranfield University and the Centre for Digital Engineering and Manufacturing are seeking a top class candidate to undertake research leading to a PhD award. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Court

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Through-thickness reinforcement compatible conductive polymer filaments PhD

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

Composite through-thickness reinforcement techniques are typically used to bolster through-thickness behaviour, composite’s primary weakness, but the integration of through-thickness elements for embedding electrical and thermal functionality is a fast-growing area of research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr David Ayre, Dr GN Neale

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sustainable composites based on vitrimer matrices PhD

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

High performance composite materials involve continuous fibres -usually carbon – embedded in a polymeric matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Skordos

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Reversible manufacture of continuous fibre composites PhD

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

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, offer an advanced solution combining high performance with lightweight and environmental resistance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Skordos

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Autonomous multi robot system for fast and long traversal PhD

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully funded PhD studentship in the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems at Cranfield University, to develop an autonomous multi-robot system for fast and long traversal in extreme planetary environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Upadhyay

10 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design and Assessment of Carbon Fibre Composite Joints PhD

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

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP)has high specific strength and stiffness that originates from the continuous reinforcing carbon fibres. Read more

Supervisors: Dr David Ayre, Mr AM Mills

17 April 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Functional composites through hybridisation PhD

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

Advanced continuous carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, offer a very attractive combination of mechanical properties, environmental resistance and lightweight which make them a superior choice for high performance applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Skordos

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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High Energy Propagation and Energy Transfer in poor weather

Cranfield University Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), Shrivenham Campus

The project will be concerned with studying the effects of high energy propagation in poor weather and investigate methods for increasing energy transfer on an intended object. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Balleri, Prof M Richardson

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Graphene/Nanoparticles Reinforced Multi-scale Carbon/Glass Composites for Advanced Aerospace and Automobile Engineering

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

Fibre reinforced composites have excellent in plane strength and stiffness and are being used in increasing quantities in aerospace, sports, automotive and wind turbine blade industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar

3 April 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Operationalising Justice in Energy Infrastructure

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This PhD project aims to design, apply and validate a tool to embed justice concepts into energy and energy-water infrastructure design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Brock

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

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We have 28 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Bedford

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Bedford

We have 28 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Bedford

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