Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 102 Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recent trends and the evolution of robots suggest a greater integration of automated robots into everyday life. These robots are expected to serve various roles, including service robots, healthcare assistants, inspection robots, and more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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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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Low carbon hybrid timber-steel structures in fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

The built environment is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions, responsible for around 38% of global emissions. Hybrid timber-steel structures utilise a traditional steel frame but use Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for floor slabs which have the potential to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S McLaggan, Dr S Huang

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

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Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Shaw

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

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Hybrid OFDM transmission system for connected autonomous vehicles

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

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a technique that exploits orthogonal carriers to transmit information and enhance received signal diversity and consequently increase received signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof P Karadimas

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

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Developing a coordinated control for hybrid ac/dc microgrids with renewable sources-battery storage under dynamic generation and load conditions

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

Due to the ongoing high penetration of renewable energy sources into the grid, the energy landscape is going through a major transformation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Ahmad, Dr F Kahwash

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

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Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition

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: Prof A Maheri, Dr S Sriramula

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

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Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

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

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

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

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Dedicated Engine Development for Full-Hybrid Powertrains with Methanol for Heavy-Duty Applications

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Esposito, Prof C Brace

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions from hybrid vehicles

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project is to investigate the co-benefits of cleaner fuels and novel exhaust aftertreatment systems on the mitigation of emissions from hybrid vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Li, Prof J Plane

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ph.D. Graduate Research Position in Fuel Cell and Turbine Hybrid System Modelling, Design and Development

West Virginia University Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the West Virginia University anticipates filling Ph.D. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Sabolsky

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

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Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Recent advances in energy harvesting using photovoltaic and triboelectric effects demonstrate outstanding performances of energy harvesters as power supplies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton

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

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Development of Hybrid Solar Concentrator for Hydrogen Production.

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Green hydrogen production is one of the promising technologies in the field of power generation. Recently, hydrogen has received the attention worldwide as the sustainable fuel of the future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Ariff, Dr A Bahr Ennil

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

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Developing an ingenious hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing route for producing biomedical implants via metal AM processes and laser post-processing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area involving hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing (AM-SM) routes for the fabrication of biomedical implants economically to meet the growing demand of biomedical industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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We have 102 Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 102 Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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