Manufacturing Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Digital transformation for sustainable growth: a small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) perspective

Supervisors: Dr GO Onofrei, Dr MS Sintejudeanu, Prof GH Heaslip, Dr AHA Azadnia

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

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

Injection Mould Tooling, Efficiency Enhancement Through Design Optimisation and Advanced Post-Processing Methods for Metal 3D-Printed Tooling

Supervisors: Dr DT Tormey, Dr M McAfee, Dr IM Manolakis, Dr NT Timmons

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

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

Electronically Controlled Adaptive AM Heat Exchanger (eHEX)

Supervisors: Dr GMcG McGranaghan, Dr JL Lohan, Dr DT Tormey, Mr MK Kadivar

Electronically Controlled Adaptive AM Heat Exchanger (eHEX). The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships in 12 separate projects to commence in 2024. Read more

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

Determining the Potential of Domestic Rainwater Harvesting to Decrease Pollution in Coastal Areas.

Supervisors: Dr RQ Quinn, Dr K Munoz Esquivel, Dr ND Delimata

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

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

Newcastle University School of Engineering

PhD studentship - Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Lee

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

Queen’s University Belfast School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Lin Anderson Foundation PhD Studentship in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

The Lin Anderson Foundation and School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS), Queen’s University Belfast, will jointly fund an international PhD studentship which will support and have a real impact on the area of micro-engineering in Queen’s as well as provide the successful student with the opportunity to carry out industry-relevant research at the University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Shakeel, Dr DM McNeill

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

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Biotherapeutic delivery through personalised 3D printed microneedle patches

Join our dynamic research team and be at the forefront of ground-breaking drug delivery advancements. We are offering a fully-funded 36 month PhD studentship (to UK students only) to tackle skin variability challenges through the development of personalised microneedles using cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Alvey, Dr R Owen, Dr D Scurr, Prof C Alexander

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Advancements in Biomedical Device Design and Manufacturing for Personalized Healthcare

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in the intersection of biomedical engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques, particularly in the realm of personalized healthcare. Read more

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

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Advancements in Finite Element Modeling of Soft Robotics for Biomedical Applications

This research project presents an intriguing opportunity for individuals intrigued by the intersection of finite element modeling and soft robotics, particularly within the realm of biomedical applications. Read more

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

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composite Materials

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in advancing the field of materials processing science, specifically in the realm of additive manufacturing (AM) of high-performance composite materials. Read more

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

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Advancements in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Materials

In this research project, we aim to explore the intersection of additive manufacturing (AM) and sustainability, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Institute of Photonics

Innovative and manufacturable approaches to exploiting low cost-per-Watt diode-laser pumping of Ti:sapphire

Summary of Project. Titanium sapphire lasers are an enabling scientific and industrial tool across applications from biological imaging to quantum technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Kemp, Dr J Hastie

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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

Shadow Sense – Visual foundation model for capability enhancement PhD

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

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

Generative AI for the Next Generation of Manufacturing Automation Systems PhD

The application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twin, blockchain, and the internet of things are growing fast, and their integration with complex manufacturing systems enables effective digitalisation and automation transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Farsi

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

University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science

Research Studentship in Impact Engineering

Research Studentship in Impact Engineering. 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship . Project. New paradigms for X-ray probing of dynamic failure at the mesoscale. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Eakins

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

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

Enhancing Cybersecurity through Automated Real-Time Threat Response PhD

Join our exciting PhD program in Security Automation and be at the forefront of changing the way we protect ourselves from cyber threats. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ST Tedeschi

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

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

Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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

Optimising dynamic scheduling in smart manufacturing through reinforcement learning PhD

This PhD aims to develop an adaptive self-organising solution for dynamic scheduling in job-shop manufacturing. The research will introduce an innovative approach that integrates deep reinforcement learning and multi-agent systems to rapidly respond to emergencies and disruptions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Latsou

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

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Wearable Thermoelectric Generators Using Advanced Materials

Supervisory Team: Dr Katrina Morgan, Dr Ioannis Zeimpekis . Project description. Wearable technologies are revolutionising our daily lives, integrating everyday objects into our clothes, accessories and even our bodies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Morgan

30 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Supervisors: Dr D Isakov, Dr C Dancer

PhD in Beam-Steering Programmable Metasurfaces for Microwave Devices

University of Warwick WMG

Project Overview. We are seeking exceptional candidates with a passion for interdisciplinary research in the fields of Physics, Engineering, and Material Science for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD research project. Read more

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

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Modelling Crack Nucleation and Growth in Rail Steels

Supervisory Team: Professor Pedro Rivera and Dr Ben Cameron. Project description. Rail safety is dependent upon the ability to control the nucleation and growth of cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Rivera

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

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

OPtimise POwder pRoducTion UsiNg Intelligent Sensing Technologies (OPPORTUNIST)

Project ID. 2228cc1456 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Manufacturing The Future. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Leung

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

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

Novel Methods for the Characterisation of Helicopter Aero-acoustics PhD

Cranfield University has been at the forefront of rotorcraft research for the last 13 years, having an established track record on rotorcraft modelling, performance, aero-mechanics, and aero-acoustics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Ioannis Goulos

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

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

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)

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Microfluidic Encapsulation of biologics into Nanomedicines

Progress in drug design has led to the development of new peptides, proteins, and drug molecules. However, the limited ability to deliver selectively these molecules at well-defined dosing regimens and without invoking drug-resistance remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Correlating Local Defects to Global Wafer Properties in Next Generation Semiconductor Platforms

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

Societal recognition of the criticality of semiconductor-technology arises from national initiatives, public debate around sovereign supply and the central role of the sector in delivering net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Brydson, Prof A P Brown

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

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Design of Printable Nickel-based Superalloys for High Temperature Application

Supervisory Team: Professor Pedro Rivera and Professor Philippa Reed . Project Description. Superalloys are a class of advanced materials able to withstand very high temperatures and corrosive environments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Rivera

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

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

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

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Enhancing the efficiency and energy savings in the manufacturing of metals

Aim: . Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Jones, Prof P Lin

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