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We have 4 Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham
Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham
We have 4 Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham
A PhD in Automotive Engineering gives you the opportunity to research new and exciting technologies in the automotive industry. You could be working on robotics, service robotics, big data and artificial intelligence or the design of intelligent vehicles and much more.
What's it like to study a PhD in Automotive Engineering?
Working under the guidance of an expert supervisor, you'll work towards completing a thesis that will make an original contribution to the field of Automotive Engineering. You'll likely be asked to visit the department regularly to meet with your supervisor during your training module.
Possible research areas include:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Advanced propulsion systems
- Collision and damage tolerance
- Robust design optimization
- Connected vehicles
As well as submitting your thesis, you will also have to attend oral defences to defend your work. You may also be invited to give a research seminar to the wider public.
To be awarded your PhD, you will need to show that you can produce work of an excellent standard and that you meet the academic requirements of the university. Your final submission will be about 50,000 words long (although this differs between universities).
PhD in Automotive Engineering entry requirements
The main entry requirement for a PhD in Automotive Engineering is that you must already have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. If your degree is not directly relevant to your research area, you may need to also complete a pre-entry qualification.
PhD in Automotive Engineering funding options
In the UK, PhDs in Automotive Engineering are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). They offer fully-funded studentships, meaning your tuition fee will be covered, along with a living cost stipend.
If you’re self-funding, it may be possible to apply for a PhD loan to help with the cost of studying and other possible sources of funding include university scholarships, charities or trusts.
PhD in Automotive Engineering careers
The skills you'll gain during a PhD in Automotive Engineering will prepare you for a career in many areas of the automotive industry. Depending on the type of research you've done, you could work as an automotive engineer, a research engineer or in any other role where your skills are needed in the automotive field.
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AI-based control of dedicated hybrid engines
This PhD project is sponsored by a global leading OEM in hybrid and electric vehicles, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work with the expert team in the Birmingham CASE Automotive Research and Education Centre (a cross-campus research institute in a global top 100 university) and engineers from the industry partner. Read more
Human-Like Shared & Autonomous Driving of Future Vehicles
Title. Human-Like Shared & Autonomous Driving of Future Vehicles. Overview. With the development of autonomous vehicles, the transportation industry is poised for a major transformation. Read more
Management of Electric Vehicles through the Internet of Vehicles
The future vehicles will be connected, automated, shared and electrified (CASE) through the emerging Internet of Vehicles. Read more
Net-Zero: Hydrogen Powertrain Systems
Brief Description. In line with the net-zero agenda, hydrogen (H2) is considered as a viable zero-carbon energy carrier for internal combustion engines (ICEs) used in medium/heavy-duty mobile applications with high machine mass, daily hours, and duty factor. Read more
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