Fluid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 179 Fluid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Shadow Sense – Visual foundation model for capability enhancement PhD

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

Cranfield University and the Centre for Digital Engineering and Manufacturing are seeking a top class candidate to undertake research leading to a PhD award. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Court

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

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Climate resilient submerged infrastructure

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Gustavo de Almeida; Dr Sergio Maldonado. Project description. Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position on the investigation of novel design methods to improve the resilience of submerged infrastructure (i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G A M de Almeida

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

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Experimental Investigation of Singular Two-phase Pressure Losses Relevant to Nuclear System Thermal-hydraulic Applications

Bangor University College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

A fully funded 4-year EPSRC ICASE PhD Studentship, co-sponsored by Westinghouse, is available in the Nuclear Futures Institute at Bangor University to design and perform experiments at the THOR loop to measure two-phase pressure drop across selected simple geometrical singularities within a relevant range of conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr WV Villanueva, Dr JMLC Le Corre

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

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Modelling gas-microdroplet interaction and dispersion for decontamination applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at the University of Edinburgh? We are currently looking to recruit a talented, hardworking, and passionate PhD student to study the interactive and dispersive behaviour of different sterilant formulations during the decontamination of materials with complex geometries and the disinfection of indoor spaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr DG Gerogiorgis

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Machine learning for early and personalised risk assessment for pathological myopia

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

This project aims to assess if vascular analysis in retinal images can be used for personalised and early myopic degeneration/pathological myopia risk prediction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Dr H Radbakrishnan, Dr A Revell

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

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Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Understanding the dynamics of particles (solid and liquid) in a crossflow is essential for many scientific investigations and engineering applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KP Pandey

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Scour around coastal and offshore structures under complex wave and current conditions

University College London Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering

A fully funded PhD project on scour around coastal and offshore structures in collaboration with HR Wallingford. Scour is the process of removing sediments from around foundations of marine structures by currents and waves. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Buldakov

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Development of novel techniques to reduce aerodynamic noise

University of Bristol School of Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering

In this exciting project, we will develop and test a range of novel techniques to reduce noise from aerodynamic components. This will include the use of standard and functionally graded porous materials, perforated sheets with complex hole patterns, etc. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Azarpeyvand@bristol.ac.uk

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

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Nonlinear Aerostructural Optimisation of Boundary Layer Ingesting Fan

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof. Ali Elham, Dr. Jie Yuan. Project description. To meet the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement, aviation (~3% of human global CO2 emissions) must do its share. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Elham

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

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Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Transport, the UK’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, presents a major obstacle to UK’s decarbonisation plans. To overcome it, we must develop new sustainable fuel technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS Skamniotis, Dr DM Moxey, Dr C Gattinoni

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

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Machine Learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Temistocle Grenga, Ed Richardson. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Grenga

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

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Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof P Martin

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

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Traceable characterisation of a novel ultrafine aerosol source for improved instrument calibration

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

This project aims to develop a commercial Silver Particle Generator (SPG) into a cutting-edge calibration facility for the UK. The SPG is a new particle generator that offers potential for both particle number and mass calibrations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

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

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Vortex interactions in supersonic flows

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

The rising demand for fast air travel has renewed interest in developing civilian supersonic aircraft alongside military vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K SABNIS

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

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We have 179 Fluid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fluid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 179 Fluid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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