Mechanical Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 Mechanical Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the Brain-Body-Environment Dynamics of Human Spatial Navigation

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Schools of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science & Computer Science at The University of Birmingham invites applications for a self-funded PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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Integration of body-worn sensors and 5G/6G in human interfacing with Industry 4.0/5.0 actuator systems and control.

Atlantic Technological University Research

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

Supervisors: Dr NT Timmons, Dr SS Saleh, Dr DT Tormey

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

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Adaptable skin model for assessing injuries to the human skin tissue

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Body paddings allowed for use in Rugby union are intended to protect against injuries such as cuts and lacerations only. Read more

Supervisor: Mr A Iman

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

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Examining the mechanical behaviour of human skin under loading

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will build on previous research within the department to measure the mechanical response of human skin and near-surface human tissue systems to normal and shear loading. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis

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

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Development of biofidelic test-beds for assessing human interactions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many studies that assess products’ physical interactions with people (e.g. friction of skin, transmission of vibration) require human subject testing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis, Dr J Rongong

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

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Human Grip of Hand-Held Objects

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Understanding human grip is one of the most important factors in the design of many hand-held consumer products (e.g. tools, devices). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Carre, Prof R Lewis

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

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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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Novel Proprioceptive Skins for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The human skin is a marvel of biological engineering, equipped with an intricate network of billions of sensory receptors in the form of nerve cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Real-Time Brain Injury Prediction and Protection Framework for Intelligent Vehicles

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The advancement of intelligent vehicles (IVs) has significantly improved their collision avoidance capabilities under normal driving conditions, yet the complete prevention of accidents remains elusive. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Yu

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

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Providing Computational Insights into Cardiac Xenotransplantation (XenoSim)

University College Dublin School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Overview. We are at the dawn of a new medical age, marked by the first pig-to-human heart transplant in January 2022, and the second operation in September 2023. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof PC Cardiff

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

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Tribology of the Human Foot - Avoiding Slips and Falls

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Bare foot slips cause a number of serious accidents each year, either in the home environment or at, for example, leisure centres. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

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

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Computational evolutionary biomechanics of bipedal/quadrupedal locomotion in early hominids

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The transition to habitual upright walking is one of the defining features of the human (as opposed to the chimpanzee) lineage and understanding its evolution is therefore of extreme interest to palaeoanthropologists. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Sellers, Prof N Ogihara

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

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PhD Studentship in Soft Robotics

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of soft robotics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to both home and overseas students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Franco

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

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Development of a new muscle mechanics model - mechanics of lower limb muscles during gait

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The goal of this project is to build a new model of muscle contraction called the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM) and to verify the model in human gait mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo

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

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 49 Mechanical Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 Mechanical Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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