Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester

We have 26 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester

Funded Vice Chancellors Scholarships in Inclusive Engineering; People to Products (2 PhDs available)

Engineering is potentially the most important career in the world, influencing the lives of billions of people worldwide due to the enormous range of tools, equipment and products designed or created by engineers. Read more

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AI-Driven Automotive Engineering Design

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and engineering design presents a promising avenue for innovation and efficiency in various industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Martínez

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Structural materials used in modern engineering applications are more than ever today subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

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

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An integrated approach for damage identification in composite materials

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Non-destructive inspection based on acoustics is today one of the primary methods for the identification of damage precursors in components and structures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Modelling slip bands and short crack growth in Ni-based superalloys using discrete crystal plasticity

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In metal fatigue, microplastic strain localisation leads to the formation of discrete slip bands, which contribute to the initiation and propagation of short cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Power and data dual modulation for improved DC microgrid control

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

DC Microgrids (MG) can connect various renewable generators and energy storage and play a vital role in the goal of reaching Net Zero. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RW Wang

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

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Novel High-Performance Coatings- Product and Process Development

Loughborough University Department of Chemical Engineering

Coatings are used for a wide range of applications with formulations developed or adapted according to the needs specific to the surfaces they are used on- smoothness, brightness, scratch resistance are among these. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın, Dr I Martin-Fabiani

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

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Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Loughborough University

. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience supports exceptional graduates into exciting research projects that aid the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Advanced optical diagnostics for temperature measurement in gas turbine flames

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

This project aims to develop advanced optical methods for measurement within the combustion environment. The project will be conducted within the state-of-the-art NCCAT labs with a focus on delivering optical temperature measurements that are applicable to aerospace gas turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MB Brend

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

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Characterisation of High Shear Mixers for process Intensification

Loughborough University Department of Chemical Engineering

High shear mixers such as rotor-stators, ultrasonicators, and high-pressure jets, are used for dispersion processes during the manufacture of numerous high-value products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mechanochemical synthesis for sustainable chemical manufacturing

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Graduate Teaching Assistantship. This is a Graduate Training Assistantship (GTA), which means that you will be required to do some teaching, particularly lab demonstrating, as part of your training. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Ortu

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

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

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Multi-Modal Anomaly Detection in Human Behavior using Deep Learning and large Language Models

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Objective. The aim of this research project is to develop a comprehensive system for detecting anomalies in human behavior by leveraging both visual and textual data. Read more

Supervisor: Prof B Li

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self-Supervised Learning for Complex Visual Understanding

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021. The aim of this PhD project is to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision through the development and application of self-supervised learning (SSL) techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Prof B Li

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 26 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester

Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester

We have 26 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leicester

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