Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 32 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

An Analysis of the Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Engineering Design Decisions

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

The importance of environmental and socioeconomic (ESE) factors - known as the triple bottom line - are of critical importance to the future implementation of engineering solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Thomas-Seale

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Sustainable Microfluidic Devices for Engineering and Life Sciences Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a powerful tool for studying the behaviour of fluids under various conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M M Malboubi, Dr R Gupta, Dr O Doustdar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Machine Learning Assisted Feedback for Engineering Drawing Assessments

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assessment of engineering drawings can be a complex and lengthy task which causes delay in getting feedback to students. The provision of constructive, relevant and timely feedback is essential to student learning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K O Olorunlambe, Dr I Stead

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

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Design and 3D-Printing of Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is huge scope to replicate the complex nature of tissue, through the design and additive manufacturing (3D printing, 3DP) of biomaterials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Thomas-Seale

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

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Nanoporous Materials for Energy Absorption

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Nanoporous materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are having their applications in mechanical energy absorption. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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

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Sustainable Recycled Textiles for Engineering Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Worldwide demand for the apparel industry keeps growing while triggering an environmental impact on human health. The textile industry accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Doustdar, Dr JH Herreros

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wu

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

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Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wu

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

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Health-Aware Energy Management for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a motivated and highly qualified individual to pursue a Ph.D. in the field of Health-Aware Energy Management for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Prof H M Xu

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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High throughput mechanochemical synthesis for sustainable advanced materials

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking highly motivated and talented students who have a background and interest in research across engineering, chemistry, and/or materials science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stafford

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

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Accelerating the Design of Patient-Specific Fracture Fixation

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

The design and advanced manufacturing of patient-specific biomedical implants is set to revolutionise healthcare. However, the costly design framework which is currently required to create personalised 3D digital models is a huge barrier to implementation in most clinical settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Thomas-Seale, Dr Z Ding

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

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Design of 3D Printed Functionally Graded Materials

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is huge scope to replicate the complex nature of tissue, through the design and additive manufacturing (AM) of biomaterials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Thomas-Seale, Dr R J Dyson, Dr G L Luo

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

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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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Microfluidic devices for sustainable water desalination

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Microfluidics is the manipulation of fluids at the micron-scale (one-millionth of a meter). Microfluidics devices have many applications to address the urgent needs of society and industries in engineering, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical industries, and, recently water desalination. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M M Malboubi, Dr O Doustdar, Prof K Dearn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Hybrid compliance: programmable six-axis remote compliance enabled by smart hybrid filler elastomers for robotic assembly and disassembly

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Compliance facilitates the alignment of objects in automated assembly and disassembly. Compliance is a key technique to cope with uncertainties in positions and motions in automated operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wang

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

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PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Background. The UK and the World are rapidly shifting towards multi-energy systems, such as districts and industrial parks with large amounts of renewable electricity, renewable heating & cooling, clean fuels (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sciacovelli, Dr G Wilson

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

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Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Global cooling demand is expected to rise with climate change-induced global temperature increase and population growth in the world’s hot regions [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

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

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Development of a new muscle mechanics model - mechanics of lower limb muscles during gait

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The goal of this project is to build a new model of muscle contraction called the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM) and to verify the model in human gait mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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Sourcing the next generation of lubricants: exploring the potential of new natural sources of lubricants for industrial applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lubrication relies heavily on the petro-chemical industry to supply base oils for most applications. This is a risk to the industry in many aspects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Prof K Dearn

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

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Born Slippy: Understanding the tribological mechanisms of fertility treatments and their impact on conception

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Infertility affects 186M women in the developed world, with approximately 55M attributed to tubal patency - this is a big problem! Hysterosalpingography or HSG is a diagnostic procedure that is also an effective treatment for tubal problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Dr A Hajiyavand, Prof K Dearn

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti(CON) Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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Understanding Irradiation Stability of Ti-CON Precipitates in Vanadium Alloys

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Supervision and International Collaborations. You will be based at the University of Birmingham and will be co-supervised by the industrial partner Tokamak Energy Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya

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

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High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modelling of aerodynamic noise sources

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Applications are invited for one funded 3.5-year PhD studentship for the project titled “High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modeling of aerodynamic noise sources” in the group of Dr Zhong-Nan Wang at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

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

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Liquid exfoliation of quasi-2D nanosheets for use as efficient visible-light photocatalysts

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have received significant scientific attention due to their exceptional properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stafford

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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

A step change in the use of numerical tools is needed to understand the impact of net-zero carbon aircraft and engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Blakey, Dr I Q Qureshi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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High fidelity CFD modelling of melting particle flows

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dense particle flows are frequently appeared in many industrial applications including fluidized bed in pharmaceutical reactors and modern plastic recycling technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jangi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Application of emerging technologies on future transport systems

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

There are several future mobility challenges that transport systems will have to address in the coming years, including. 1. Climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Blumenfeld

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

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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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High-fidelity CFD modelling of flashing sprays

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Atomisation and spray superheated liquid to gas is fundamentally different from those sub-cooled liquid. The process involves much faster atomisation and mixing compared to those of conventional sprays. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jangi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Understanding the Brain-Body-Environment Dynamics of Human Spatial Navigation

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Schools of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science & Computer Science at The University of Birmingham invites applications for a self-funded PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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We have 32 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 32 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

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