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Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Liverpool

We have 12 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Liverpool

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Machine learning methods for modelling and optimising CO2 heat pumps

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Heat represents nearly half of the world's energy consumption and contributes to almost 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 31 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Scalable Green Manufacturing of Lead-Free Carbon Perovskite Solar Cells

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Aim. The aim of this project is to develop sustainable, low-cost roll-to-roll manufacturing methods to significantly improve production efficiency of carbon based Cs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hughes, Dr E García-Tuñón, Dr L Philips
 28 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research on flexible heat pump technology

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
In the UK, heat constitutes about half of energy consumption. The government plans to install 19 million heat pumps in homes over the coming decades to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 1 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Digital twin of heat pumps integrated with thermal energy storage

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Electrification of heating supply will have massive impacts on the electricity grid. A highly electrified heating sector may cause large demand transient and peaks/troughs when many heat pumps are switched near-simultaneously, potentially destabilising the operation of networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 1 August 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transition-to-turbulence in partially filled pipes.

University of Liverpool
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The safe disposal of nuclear waste in post operation and decommissioning activities represents one of the greatest challenges facing the nuclear industry, and improving waste treatment strategies is critical. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Ng, Prof R Poole, Dr C Cunliffe, Dr J Dodds
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing maritime renewable energy through hydrogen and alternative fuel generation

University of Liverpool
N0MES CDT
Renewable energy is at the forefront of global initiatives for sustainable development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Blanco Davis
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Study on Marine Vessel Drag Reduction with Textured Surfaces and Pulsed Air Lubrication

University of Liverpool
N0MES CDT
Reducing hydrodynamic drag on marine vessels is pivotal for enhancing fuel efficiency and minimising environmental impact. Studies indicate that a 5% reduction in drag can directly translate to approximately 5% decrease in fuel consumption, leading to significant cost savings and reduced emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Seddighi, Dr SM Malkeson, Dr AS Shahrokhi, Prof J Wang
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An Advanced Numerical Modeling Framework for the Design and Optimisation of Next-Generation Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen Production in Maritime Applications (DONE-H2Mar)

University of Liverpool
N0MES CDT
The International Maritime Organisation's mandate for halving maritime emissions by 2050 has intensified the transition to alternative fuels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Andredaki, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr IC Carnacina, Mr AW Ward
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ports as Green Energy Hubs

University of Liverpool
N0MES CDT
The successful PhD student will be work alongside our external partner, Peel Ports. The green transition in the maritime sector presents an urgent challenge, requiring innovative strategies to decarbonise both energy generation and distribution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Kontovas, Dr CI Iris
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Innovating an anti-tilt human eye topographer

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
The project aims to design a human eye topographer that able to scan the eye topography without tilting. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Abass, Dr J Hanson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital soft contact lenses design and validation

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Soft contact lenses are medical devices largely used to correct the eye refractive error for more than 125 million people worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Abass, Dr J Hanson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Linking historic, contemporary, and future inspection data for improved asset monitoring - Saturn_Nuclear_CDT

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
This fully-funded project will see you solving issues related to how machines and infrastructure are inspected to find degradation and damage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Christian, Dr K Dvurecenska
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