Other (mechanical design) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

ZENITH PhD Project: Integrated hydrogen sensing for composite structures

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ATR Rhead, Prof T J Mays, Prof F Marken

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

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tribological Interaction between Human Skin and Recycled Textiles

Tribology's importance is not limited to mechanical components of engineering systems such as a gearbox. The investigation of friction and wear can be applied to many applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Doustdar, Dr I Stead, Prof K Dearn

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

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

PhD student (f_m_x) Chemical Engineering: Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Geothermal Fluids

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kranz

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

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Topological Materials for Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

This project is co-funded by Milvus Advanced. Industrial Supervisors. Dr Linh Tran and Dr Assia Kasdi. Duration of the project. 4 years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

University of Birmingham EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Development of High-Data-Rate Quantum Gravity Sensors (with Toyota Motor Europe)

Project Description. The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Toyota Motor Europe, is offering a PhD position for developing a high-data-rate quantum gravimeter for gravity map-matching navigation and other applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Project: 3D printing next-generation actuators for soft robots and devices - (ENG 1725)

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

Swansea University School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Last chance to apply

Nanotechnology: Fully Funded EPSRC and Grove Materials Ltd PhD Scholarship: Designer nanoparticles for biomedicine and energy: Physics meets biology and chemistry

Funding providers: EPSRC (CASE) with co-sponsor, Grove Nanomaterials Limited. Subject areas: Nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, biotechnology. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Palmer

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

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

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

CDT-QTE: Optimal control methods for strongly coupled spin systems in solid materials

Supervisory Team: Dr Marina Carravetta, Prof Ilya Kuprov, Dr Peter Wells. Project description: This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Carravetta

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

PhD project: Functional Structural Colour Devices through 3D Printing - (ENG 1724)

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

PhD Project: Functional 3D/4D Printing of Responsive Structures - (ENG 1723)

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

PhD Project: 3D-Printed Micro-Robots for Medical Applications - (ENG 1726)

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme