Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of climate change mitigation technologies. It is essential to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement (Find out more here). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Generative AI for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation Systems PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

The application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twin, blockchain, and the internet of things are growing fast, and their integration with complex manufacturing systems enables effective digitalisation and automation transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Farsi

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, Alliance Manchester Business School

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Over the past decades, there has been rapid growth in the development and application of fibre-reinforced composite materials for use in high-performance applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Minty, Mr N M Meyn

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using multi-agent systems to help households reduce peak electricity consumption in ways they perceive as fair

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

The UK and the EU have both recently updated their legislation to put net zero emissions targets in place for 2050. This requires moving away from using fossil fuels for energy generation, and moving towards renewable sources such as photovoltaic cells and wind turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Powers

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

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Non-Imaging Cheap Highly Efficient solar concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic (PV) system - (NICHE-PV)

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

Solar photovoltaic (PV), which is one of the technologies that harness solar energy by converting the sunlight directly into electricity, grew by more than 100 folds from 2000 to 2013. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Sukki, Dr NS Sellami

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

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

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

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

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

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Experimental measurements of turbulent flow over porous liners

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani and Swathi Krishna. Project description. Aircraft engines are the primary source of noise during take-off and landing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ganapathisubramani

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

University of Warwick School of Engineering

Students must have a minimum Bachelors degree of 2.1 (UK) or international equivalent qualifications and a degree in experimental engineering/chemistry/physics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Shah, Dr K Brinkert

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

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18 PhD programmes

Politecnico di Torino

Politecnico di Torino is an international University where traditions and future, past and modernity are interlinked. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Italy PhD Programme

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ZENITH PhD Project: Hydrodynamic and thermal performance of liquid hydrogen in cryogenic tanks

University of Bath Department of Chemical Engineering

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

Supervisors: Prof J Chew, Dr C Moreno, Dr ATR Rhead

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

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Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has increasingly spotlighted hydrogen as a key player in transitioning to a greener future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Tan, Dr Y Zhang, Mr O Quake, Dr Y Sevcenco

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

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We have 114 Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 114 Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

Generative AI for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation Systems PhD

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

Using multi-agent systems to help households reduce peak electricity consumption in ways they perceive as fair

Non-Imaging Cheap Highly Efficient solar concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic (PV) system - (NICHE-PV)

Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

Experimental measurements of turbulent flow over porous liners

Photoelectrochemical Generation of Green Hydrogen using Silicon Carbide

18 PhD programmes

ZENITH PhD Project: Hydrodynamic and thermal performance of liquid hydrogen in cryogenic tanks

Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

We have 114 Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 114 Energy Technologies (it) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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