Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time (Irish Marine Institute) funded PhD scholarship(s) starting Feb-April, 2025 affiliated to the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway. Read more
This PhD project focuses on advancing passive control strategies to reduce drag in turbulent flows by developing optimised surface topographies. Read more
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering research with a focus on sound and vibration? Would you like to develop… Read more
This project investigates bio-inspired fluid-structure interactions to improve wing resilience under unsteady conditions. By studying how insects adapt to dynamic environments, such as turbulence and surface interactions, we aim to develop innovative strategies for enhancing wing performance. Read more
Tidal Turbines (underwater wind turbines) are able to operate close together and this can increase power capture. To get it to work well we need to understand many different aspects of device design and operating environment. Read more
This PhD project, in association with BAE Systems, seeks to reveal and investigate novel solutions to deliver significant improvements in overall energy efficiency in maritime transport. Read more
Supervisory Team. Dr Nicholas Townsend, Prof Dominic Hudson. The ability to rapidly characterise and evaluate unsteady hydrodynamics of autonomous ship manoeuvres is a key challenge for the maritime sector. Read more
This PhD project investigates strategies to protect underwater infrastructure, such as subsea power cables, from the impacts of submarine landslides—a growing concern as the UK expands its offshore wind capacity. Read more
This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more
Project Description. This PhD project aims to address key engineering and environmental challenges in the offshore wind sector. Successful candidates will contribute to pioneering research that supports the sustainable growth of offshore wind energy, both in the UK and globally. Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Supervisory Team: Dr N.C. Townsend, Prof A. Murphy. Project description. In this PhD project you will explore novel wave energy harvesting systems for maritime robotic systems, such as Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles (ASVs and AUVs). Read more
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath URSA competition, for entry in September 2025. Read more
Project overview . You will address a critical problem for automated image classification. the integration of diverse data from different camera systems within the same computer vision model. Read more
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