Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 75 Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Intervention without violation of natural order: A complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective of sustainable urban development

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

The rise to prominence of the concept and practice of sustainable development over the past few decades has paralleled an increasing number of theoretical platforms upon which to understand the concept. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM Moobela

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

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Optimizing restoration techniques on historic masonry walls

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

Given the increasing demand for strategies aiming at the protection of the structural cultural heritage, developing sustainable methodologies for the use… Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr A Khokhar

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

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From 3D Digital Documentation to Structural interventions for historic masonry structures

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

Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr D Barreto

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

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Low-cost digital twin for building performance monitoring and control system operation

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

The UK government urges us to build 'better, faster and greener' to mitigate our housing shortage and move towards net-zero carbon homes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Livingstone, Dr C H See

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

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An agent-based modelling approach to assess the decision-making strategies in community-scale flood resilience

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

Flooding is a natural disaster that can have severe consequences for communities, causing damage to infrastructure and homes and even leading to loss of life (Auliagisni et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NF Fernando, Prof MD Deakin

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

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Improving Post Contract Cost-Control Estimates using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

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

Construction projects infamously suffer from significant financial losses and possible ultimate project failure as a result of poor financial management due to poor budgeting, cost prediction, monitoring, and not well-informed commercial management decisions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ND Dan-Jumbo, Dr DI Ikediashi

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

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Smart Cities 4.0

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

The intelligence of smart cities has been the subject of much academic debate over the past 20 years. This PhD opportunity shall study the latest version of smart cities as the urban and regional innovation system of the fourth industrial revolution. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MD Deakin, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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

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The Impact of Climate Change on Timber in Construction

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

Construction delivery and operation accounts for 34% global final energy use and 37% energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst extracting finite resources and destroying natural habitats. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hairstans, Dr D Ridley-Ellis

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

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Engineered Timber Solutions for Circularity

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

There is a global market shift towards sustainable construction methods and correspondingly increased demand for mass timber products and systems with an emphasis on cross-laminated and glue-laminated timber forms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hairstans, Dr A Livingstone

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

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“Why are models so attractive?” Exploring the use of physical and digital modelmaking in architectural design production.

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Moustaka, Dr DJ Hales

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

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Control of renewable energy / mechatronic / robotic systems

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 S S Aphale, Dr V Vaziri

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

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Re-designing roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. The road transport sector has undergone radical transformation over the last few decades and is expected to continue doing so due to technological developments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

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

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Flexible Framing for Robust and Efficient Steel Construction in Seismic Regions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr. Ahmed Elkady. Project description. Flexible framing involves flexible steel connections and composite steel-concrete decks that are cheap to fabricate and erect. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Elkady

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

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Geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Enquiries and application invited for a PhD project on the geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods. Project to encompass one or more of the following themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Salvidge

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

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A Comprehensive Framework to Enhance Existing Housing Design and Sustainability

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

The current housing stock comprises a substantial portion of our built environment, marking its potential as a significant contributor to advancing towards a sustainable city. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P E Akhgar

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

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We have 75 Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 75 Built Environment PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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