Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The Department of Materials at Imperial College London, as part of the new CDT in Materials 4.0, is looking for a candidate to undertake a PhD project in the field of Metallurgy, investigating failure in jet engine materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ackerman, Prof D Dye

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

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Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Structural materials used in modern engineering applications are more than ever today subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

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

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Engine Chain Drive Friction and Wear

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chain drive systems are once again becoming prevalent in automotive engines. They contribute a significant amount to the total engine friction, however, and therefore by reducing chain friction overall energy savings will be possible. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof R Dwyer-Joyce

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

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

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

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

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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Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X2)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

The project will seek an understanding of the microstructural changes during machining of specialist aerospace materials for high temperature applications used in the latest generations of civil and military aero-engines. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition 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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Decarbonising the maritime transport with ammonia

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

Thermal engines are inarguably the prevalent technology powering the maritime sector worldwide, predominantly with fossil fuels. Solid evidence suggests that such engines will maintain a large share of the market for decades to come. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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PhD Studentship in Optimal Frictional Damping in Bladed Discs Under Rotating Conditions

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of clean, safe and competitive future aero engine development, 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, with a generous bursary top-up from industrial funds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Schwingshackl

Year round applications 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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Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to offer a fully funded PhD opportunity in Mechanical Engineering at The University of Sheffield for someone with a passion for computational fluid dynamics modelling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Yuan, Dr S Siouris

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

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

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

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Novel Generative Adversarial Networks for Rapid Engineering Design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr. David Toal. Project description. Conditional Generative Adversarial Networks (cGANs) have gained notoriety in the media for their ability to create so-called “deep fakes” but their power can also be harnessed to provide predictions of optimal engineering designs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Toal

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

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Novel Methods for the Characterisation of Helicopter Aero-acoustics PhD

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

Cranfield University has been at the forefront of rotorcraft research for the last 13 years, having an established track record on rotorcraft modelling, performance, aero-mechanics, and aero-acoustics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Ioannis Goulos

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of ignition systems for energy systems

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There have been consistent efforts in developing more fast and efficient combustion. Microwave discharges are widely used for plasma-assisted ignition of air/fuel mixtures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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

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Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Ralf Deiterding. Project description. For the past 50 years the dominant rockets used in space have been hydrazine based chemical thrusters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ryan

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

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PhD Studentship in Development of a vibration management concept for gas turbine engines

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of future aeroengine technology, 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, with a generous bursary top-up from industrial funds. EPSRC candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria for the award. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Schwingshackl

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

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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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PhD Studentship in Physics-guided Machine Learning for Nonlinear Structural Dynamics

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in Machine Learning applied to Nonlinear Structural Dynamics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Renson

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

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Rolls Royce sponsored PhD scholarship - Machining of new aerospace materials - (ENG - 1591)

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 (Students Worldwide)

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Aviation Fuels degradation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

In jet engines, aviation fuel has a secondary purpose as a coolant in addition to being a fuel. As a result, it is subject to thermal stresses that may cause fuel degradation leading to deposit build up and potentially catastrophic engine failure. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

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

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Failure Prediction on Composite Aerospace Structures and Space Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The development of new advanced composite materials offers plenty of possibilities to implement these new structures into highly strained components and applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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Flame and Acoustic Wave Interactions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Thermoacoustic instability is an unresolved problem in combustion devices such as gas turbine and jet engine. When the acoustic pressure is coupled with the heat release fluctuation, very strong oscillation may occur, which may even damage the hardware component to cause high losses. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

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

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We have 27 Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

PhD Studentship in revolutionizing aero-engine testing: a novel experimental technique for friction monitoring

Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling

Failure Fundamentals: Understanding the role of Hydrogen in Jet Engine Failure

Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure

Engine Chain Drive Friction and Wear

Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

Low carbon marine propulsion systems using hydrogen and hydrogen carrying fuels

Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X2)

Reducing greenhouse gas and air pollutants emissions from hybrid vehicles

Decarbonising the maritime transport with ammonia

PhD Studentship in Optimal Frictional Damping in Bladed Discs Under Rotating Conditions

Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transition

Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Novel Generative Adversarial Networks for Rapid Engineering Design

Novel Methods for the Characterisation of Helicopter Aero-acoustics PhD

Development of ignition systems for energy systems

Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

PhD Studentship in Development of a vibration management concept for gas turbine engines

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

PhD Studentship in Physics-guided Machine Learning for Nonlinear Structural Dynamics

Rolls Royce sponsored PhD scholarship - Machining of new aerospace materials - (ENG - 1591)

Aviation Fuels degradation

Failure Prediction on Composite Aerospace Structures and Space Systems

Flame and Acoustic Wave Interactions

We have 27 Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 27 Mechanical Engineering (engine) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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