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We have 156 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
We have 156 Computational Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)
Optimising Surface Topography for Drag Reduction in Turbulent Flows
This PhD project focuses on advancing passive control strategies to reduce drag in turbulent flows by developing optimised surface topographies. Read more
Bio-inspired control of non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers for efficient low-noise aerofoils
Research Group:
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
This project aims to study and identify the beneficial effects of using bio-inspired geometry on aerofoils, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and reducing the noise generated from non-equilibrium turbulent boundary layers. Read more
CR2025_05: Realising the benefits of next generation sub-km ensemble weather forecasts
The cutting-edge in operational regional environmental prediction involves forecasting systems that use numerical weather prediction models to solve equations on grids with lengths of only a few kilometres. Read more
Ab initio modelling and control of turbulent flows
In turbulence, transport processes and average flow quantities of practical relevance are dominated by coherent structures. In an effort to better understand their role, a sophisticated approach – Resolvent Analysis (RA) – has emerged in recent years. Read more
Embodied AI and machine learning for photovoltaics (fully funded)
PhD Program. Embodied AI and machine learning for photovoltaics. Institution. Australian National University (QS ranking 2024. No. Read more
Machine Learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows
Research Group:
Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
This PhD project advances deep learning for turbulence modeling in combustion. Using CNNs and GANs, it tackles challenges in data demands and generalization. Read more
Quantum-corrected Floquet dynamics: a new approach to quantum control
Increasingly sophisticated control of quantum systems using classical fields is a crucial tool in emerging scientific and technological applications. Read more
Nonlocal correlation effects in magnets and high-temperature superconductors
Strongly correlated electron systems feature a wide range of fascinating phenomena such as correlation-driven Mott metal-to-insulator transitions, different types of magnetic orders ranging from ferro- to antiferro-magnetism, high-temperature superconductivity, nematic order and many more. Read more
Theoretical Studies of Corona Induced Noise in Overhead Transmission Lines
Co Supervisors Dr George Callendar and Prof Paul Lewin. Read more
Investigating the influence of structural openings on blast wave propagation and human injury risk
Supervisory Team: Dr Jack Denny; Prof Steeve Chung Kim Yuen (University of Cape Town). Project description. This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the real-world challenge of developing strategies to protect buildings and their occupants from explosions. Read more
Investigating the effects of structural openings on blast wave propagation and human injury risk
Co Supervisor. Prof Steeve Chung Kim Yuen, University of Cape Town. This PhD project offers you the opportunity to undertake cutting edge blast engineering research to inform the development of strategies to protect buildings and their occupants from the threat of explosions in built up areas. Read more
The effects of building frangibility on blast wave propagation
Supervisory Team. Dr Jack Denny, Steeve Chung Kim Yuen (University of Cape Town). Explosions remain a serious threat to buildings and their occupants due to the occurrence of terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, and large-scale accidents. Read more
The Sound of Metamaterials – Auralisation Techniques for Acoustic Metamaterials
The aim of this project is to develop virtual models to simulate and assess how humans perceive sound altered by acoustic metamaterials in different applications, such as noise treatments or in musical instruments, and develop an interactive web app that demonstrates the sound of acoustic metamaterials to the general public. Read more
Algorithm development and simulation of ultrafast dynamics on quantum computer for chemistry
Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging technology that fundamentally changes the way we model materials, demands a re-thinking of algorithm design, and is poised to advance simulations in chemistry, physics and biology. Read more
Multiparametric geophysics and geothermal resources
Geothermal fluids are rich in heat and can hold a wealth of valuable minerals. A key challenge is finding these fluid reservoirs and assessing important parameters such as porosity, permeability and conductivity. Read more