Mechanical Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Mechanical Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recent trends and the evolution of robots suggest a greater integration of automated robots into everyday life. These robots are expected to serve various roles, including service robots, healthcare assistants, inspection robots, and more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Hybrid compliance: programmable six-axis remote compliance enabled by smart hybrid filler elastomers for robotic assembly and disassembly

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Compliance facilitates the alignment of objects in automated assembly and disassembly. Compliance is a key technique to cope with uncertainties in positions and motions in automated operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wang

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

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Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Maheri, Dr S Sriramula

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

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Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

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

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dedicated Engine Development for Full-Hybrid Powertrains with Methanol for Heavy-Duty Applications

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Esposito, Prof C Brace

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

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Reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions from hybrid vehicles

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project is to investigate the co-benefits of cleaner fuels and novel exhaust aftertreatment systems on the mitigation of emissions from hybrid vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Li, Prof J Plane

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ph.D. Graduate Research Position in Fuel Cell and Turbine Hybrid System Modelling, Design and Development

West Virginia University Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the West Virginia University anticipates filling Ph.D. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Sabolsky

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

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Developing an ingenious hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing route for producing biomedical implants via metal AM processes and laser post-processing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area involving hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing (AM-SM) routes for the fabrication of biomedical implants economically to meet the growing demand of biomedical industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau

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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Hybrid Wind and Photovoltaic Power Generation with Energy Storage

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will investigate advanced strategies for the design, integration and optimization of hybrid wind/photovoltaic/battery systems for distributed power generation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Global cooling demand is expected to rise with climate change-induced global temperature increase and population growth in the world’s hot regions [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Hybrid RANS/LES Simulation of Wind Turbine

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hybrid RANS/LES Simulation of Wind Turbine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Qin, Dr R Howell

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

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Soft Flexible and Stretchable Energy Storage Device Development

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Hybrid energy storage offers multiple advantages in electrochemical energy storage especially for portable electronic gadgets and autonomous systems due to its high energy and power density. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LM Manjakkal

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

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Circular hybrid manufacturing involving metal binder jetting process

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, in particular binder jetting process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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Mechatronics system for hybrid manufacturing processing - (ENG 1316X2)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD program in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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We have 44 Mechanical Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Mechanical Engineering (hybrid) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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