Mechanical Engineering (hydrogen) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has increasingly spotlighted hydrogen as a key player in transitioning to a greener future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Tan, Dr Y Zhang, Mr O Quake, Dr Y Sevcenco

27 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wu

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

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Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Transport, the UK’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, presents a major obstacle to UK’s decarbonisation plans. To overcome it, we must develop new sustainable fuel technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS Skamniotis, Dr DM Moxey, Dr C Gattinoni

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a digital twin of green hydrogen energy hubs

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The project will investigate the development of green hydrogen energy hubs (such as the Stannochy Energy Hub, Brechin), and build a detailed understanding… Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dixon, Dr J Vorstius

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing Hydrogen Storage Materials Using Advanced Manufacturing Methods

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: Dr M Kartal, Dr A Martinez-Felipe

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

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Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Join our Research Team in Hydrogen Technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Wu

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

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A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavyduty transport applications

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

Heavy-duty applications (e.g., long haul trucks, container/tanker/bulk carrier ships etc) are notoriously challenging to decarbonize. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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Use hydrogen for heat … but not directly

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The UK and many other countries are embracing hydrogen as a pivotal technology in the ambitious journey towards net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Friedrich, Dr WS Sun

3 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fundamental combustion chemistry of hydrogen and ammonia fuel blends

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Given concerns on the combustion of fossil fuels and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, their elimination is actively being sought. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hughes, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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Efficient Cryostasis for Transport of Liquid Hydrogen

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Edward Richardson; Stephen Turnock. Project description. Liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage and transport enables flexible exploitation of potentially carbon-free energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E.S. Richardson

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship on Thermoacoustic instability in hydrogen-rich combustors

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of fluid dynamics, 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 EPSRC through an iCASE studentship with Siemens Energy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Morgans

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

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Virtual Certification of Hydrogen-Resistant Materials PhD

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

Advances in computing, experiments, and information will continue to reshape engineering in the next decade. This PhD position will nurture a multidisciplinary innovator with the tools to unravel the future of Mechanics of Materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Castelluccio

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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EPSRC DTP PhD Project: Development of pressure swing adsorption for the fusion fuel cycle; In the area of hydrogen isotope separation

University of Bath Department of Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project/studentship, expected to commence September/October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Perera, Dr A Hill, Prof J Chew

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

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Embrittlement-Tolerant Alloys for Safe Hydrogen Transmission and Storage

University of Sydney PhD Opportunities

Australia has committed to achieving a carbon-free economy by 2050 to preserve our climate for future generations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Seven University of Bath fully funded studentships in sustainable aerospace materials and structures starting September 2024.

University of Bath

Application deadline. 30 May 2024. You can now apply for one of our seven fully funded PhD studentships as part of our EPSRC Prosperity Partnership ZENITH. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 54 Mechanical Engineering (hydrogen) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (hydrogen) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 54 Mechanical Engineering (hydrogen) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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