Mechanical Engineering (external) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 Mechanical Engineering (external) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Disruptive manufacturing approach to enable safe and high energy batteries

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Chris Holmes, Pier Sazio, Nuria Garcia, Andrew Hector. Project description. Ensuring the safety of lithium batteries is a top priority in battery development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Holmes

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

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Phased array fibre lasers with machine learning

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Johan Nilsson, Dr William Kerridge-Johns. Project description. This project combines state of the art optical fibre laser amplifiers with machine learning control to produce next-generation lasers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Nilsson

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

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Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Johan Nilsson, Prof Jayanta Sahu . Project description. University of Southampton is seeking a committed candidate for laser research towards green aviation and net-zero carbon emission from gas turbines within the LITECS programme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Nilsson

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

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Energy Storage Modelling

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Andrew Cruden, Prof Richard Wills, Prof Suleiman Sharkh. Project description. Applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship to investigate the electrical, thermal and economic modelling of a range of electrical energy storage types (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Cruden

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Efficient manoeuvres for vortex-foil interactions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani and Sergio Araujo-Estrada. Project description. In recent years, aerial and underwater autonomous vehicles have seen significant growth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ganapathisubramani

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Study Engineering in the USA with the George Washington University

George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Doctoral students comprise the backbone of research conducted at the School of Engineering & Applied Science. Through funding support from faculty, internal and external grants, doctoral students can expect to take 4-6 years to complete the program through coursework, research credits and writing their dissertation. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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Building Baymax - Flexible Robot Skin: Smart sensors and algorithms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

In this project, we aim to develop the next generation of household robots (not vacuum cleaners but multi-task robotic manipulators) that are safe to interact with, even for children and the elderly. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr J Zhu

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

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Designing Compliant Hybrid Actuators for Versatile Use in Mobile Robotics

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

Research Journey. Are you passionate about robotics and eager to make a real impact in the field? As a PhD candidate on our dynamic team, you will have the exciting opportunity to explore the development of new compliant actuators with variable impedance capabilities for robotic applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S A Tafrishi

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

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Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at the Endorobotics Lab, led by Dr. Luigi Manfredi, in the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Manfredi

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

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Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

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

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On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

We invite applications for a Ph.D. position in Marine Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering at the University of Dundee, Scotland. The project aims in analyzing new generation of wave energy devices that are fully submerged, namely an Oscillating Submerged Disc, and a Wave Carpet. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

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

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Computer modelling of fluid flow within supercoolers used in the continuous casting of metals

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Aim. Develop computer model of engineering process for manufacturing. Supercoolers are a key component used in the solidification of liquid metal by cooling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Jones, Prof P Lin

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

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Development of micro-incubator OCT/ OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Achieving adequate musculoskeletal tissue healing is one of the most challenging factors in the repair of orthopaedic tissues. The problem of hard-to-soft tissue fixation is the major cause of failure of replacement grafts and leads to further musculoskeletal degeneration e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Vorstius, Dr C Li

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

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We have 35 Mechanical Engineering (external) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (external) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 Mechanical Engineering (external) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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