Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

We have 463 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Studentship in Rolls-Royce Nuclear University Technology Centre (UTC)

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of nuclear thermal hydraulics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Giustini

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

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Doctoral Programmes at the University of Aveiro

University of Aveiro

Join an international community with people from 96 countries, studying, researching and living together in one of the cities with best quality of life in Portugal. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Portugal PhD Programme

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Catalyst attrition during fluid catalytic cracking processes

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) is a process which converts heavy fractions of petroleum oil to lighter products which are in greater demand. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Hanley

15 November 2020 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Developing Polymer Composite Structures for Processing Corrosive Fluids

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Long-term resistance against concentrated chemicals remains challenging for polymer composites. Design for this type of applications can be further complicated when the structure is used to process chemical fluids. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Yang

30 October 2020 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Performance and Enhancement of Railway Transition Zones (PERTZ)

Loughborough University School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Application details. Reference number. ABCE20/PERTZ. Start date of studentship. 1 January 2021. Closing date of advert. 11 October 2020. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J El-Rimawi, Dr M Frost

11 October 2020 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship: Machine Learning for Modern Vehicle Development

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Application details. Reference number. AAE-BM-2011. Start date. 01 January 2021. Closing date. 06 October 2020. Interview date. Shortly after the closing date. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Mason, Dr Eve Zhang, Dr A Fly

6 October 2020 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling subretinal injections to improve delivery of treatment for age-related eye diseases

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease

This opportunity will remain open until the position has been filled. Training. Read more

Supervisors: Dr VR Kearns, Dr B Geraghty, Dr A Abass, Prof D Steel

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

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing (CoSEM CDT)

University of Bristol Department of Aerospace Engineering

Centre for Doctoral Training in Composites Science, Engineering and Manufacturing (CoSEM CDT). Four-Year PhD Advanced Composites Programme. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Metals in extreme environments: Effects of multiple high velocity impacts PhD

Cranfield University Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), Shrivenham Campus

This fully funded doctoral research opportunity will investigate the effect of multiple high velocity impacts on the properties of aluminium and titanium alloys. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J D Painter, Dr G Appleby-Thomas

31 January 2021 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD - Industry 4.0 for Energy Saving in Manufacturing

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

I am seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated candidate wishing to conduct PhD research in using Industry 4.0 technologies for energy saving in manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Bennett

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

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Plasma-assisted technologies for clean combustion

Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing

The successful ignition of a combustible mixture not only initiates the combustion but also influences the subsequent combustion process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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

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Automated Robotic In-Process Inspection of Metal 3D Printed & Welded Components

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Traditionally 3D printing and welding of manufactured components and quality control inspection of such joints are distinctly separate processes in the supply chain, which ultimately limits productivity, throughput and increases re-work. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Macleod, Prof S.G. Pierce

30 September 2020 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD scholarship – Laser Beam Processing of Aerospace Materials - (ENG 1408)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in manufacturing engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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Funded Ph.D. Positions at the Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems