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We have 17 Geotechnical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Geotechnical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 17 Geotechnical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Geotechnics: Climate Change Impacts on Slope Stability (Ref: ABCE-ASm1-24)
Warmer temperatures, extreme droughts, and more intensive convective storms are accelerating deterioration of slopes, degrading resilience. Read more
Geotechnics: Acoustic Emission Monitoring in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (Ref: ABCE-ASm2-24)
Global change is accelerating the rate of deterioration of geotechnical systems (slopes, tunnels, foundations, retaining structures, pipelines). Read more
Nature-based solution to mitigate subsidence hazards
One of most important engineering challenges of our generation is to ensure our infrastructure network is resilient to today's natural hazards and prepared for the future changing climate. Read more
Characterisation and Modelling of Veined Rocks: Integrity, Deformation, and Fluid Flow
The Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Manchester is looking for a highly motivated student to undertake an exciting PhD project on fractured/veined rocks. Read more
Optimizing CO2 Mineralization: From Particle Aggregation to Growth and Tailored Properties
CO. 2. mineralisation via aqueous carbonate formation can reuse captured CO. 2. to manufacture stable carbonates with a net negative carbon footprint, potentially mitigating or even replacing conventional infrastructure materials. Read more
Impact of grain roughness on porous media flows under conditions relevant to the subsurface
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
Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy
Offshore wind power is crucial for achieving the net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and improving local energy security. Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are necessary to tap into the more consistent and substantial offshore wind resources available in deeper water. Read more
Data-driven Site-specific Seabed Characterisation for Floating Offshore Wind using Image-based Machine Learning
Offshore wind power is crucial for achieving the net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs), which are secured to the seabed with mooring lines and anchors, are necessary to tap into the more consistent and substantial offshore wind resources available in deeper water. Read more
Interpretable machine learning models for landslide susceptibility mapping
Landslides are a serious natural hazard that can cause casualties, asset damage and economic losses. To address these challenges, a common approach is to perform landslide susceptibility mapping. Read more
Novel foundation strategies for electric road systems
In 2030 to reduce carbon emissions, the UK government plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars followed by a phase out of new diesel trucks with an outright ban in 2040. Read more
Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.
Research Group:
Communication Technologies
There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more
Hydrological controls on the Vaiont landslide
The Vaiont landslide occurred in 1963 in northern Italy and has perplexed researchers ever since. Recently, however, new geological information and interpretations have led to an entirely new framework for understanding the event. Read more
Behaviour of under-reamed piles in sand under lateral and vertical loading
The project will involve fabricating small sized FRP and steel rods fitted with circular discs at the bottom and jacked through a layer of sand in a wooden box. Read more
New Monitoring and Analysis Strategies for Energy Geostructures - Applications for Ground Heat Source Pump and Energy Piles
PhD Project Description. This PhD position seeks to enhance our understanding of the fundamental thermo-mechanical behavior of soils subjected to temperature changes. Read more
Exciting PhD Opportunity: New Monitoring and Analysis Strategies for Energy Geostructures
PhD Project Description. This PhD position aims to enhance our understanding of the fundamental mechanical behavior of offshore structures subjected to aging and cyclic loads. Read more
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