Mechanical Engineering (intelligent) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Mechanical Engineering (intelligent) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Intelligent Lab-on-a-Chip Biodevices with Integrated Bioelectronics and Robotic Control for Automated Multiplexed Testing

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Rujie Sun; Professor Morgan Hywel. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Sun

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

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Ontology and rule-based reasoning for intelligent manufacturing digital twin

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

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Supervisor: Dr S Saeidlou

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

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Intelligent electromechanical systems for biomedical devices

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Shiyang Tang, Prof Hywel Morgan. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Tang

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

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Intelligent Maritime Systems: Advancements in Situational Awareness through Artificial Intelligence

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

Embark on a transformative PhD opportunity in marine engineering, where you will pioneer the development of cutting-edge digital tools and algorithms to enhance the perception capabilities of future intelligent marine systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C P Patil, Dr G Theotokatos

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

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Brain-inspired See-Think-Act Intelligent Machines

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

There is an ongoing revolution in developing autonomous intelligence machines to greatly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of sensory perception, decision-making, and active control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Liu

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

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OPtimise POwder pRoducTion UsiNg Intelligent Sensing Technologies (OPPORTUNIST)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project ID. 2228cc1456 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Manufacturing The Future. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Leung

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

In the era of Internet-of-Things (IoT), there will be an astronomical amount of data generated from numerous sensors worldwide. It is extremely insecure, power-inefficient, and time-consuming to transfer all the data between sensor nodes and computing units frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr M Trefzer

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

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Composite Materials with integrated ‘‘massless’’ energy storage for use in civil and mobile applications such as electric vehicles, drones, and composite planes

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Nowadays in electric cars, batteries, contribute a large part of the vehicle's weight, which means additional footprinting and load bearing function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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Remote Gait Evaluation for People with Parkinson’s Disease

University of Liverpool School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science

Our multidisciplinary team focuses on research that has impact on the world around us and makes real difference to the quality of life of people living in our society. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Lakany, Dr K D'Aout, Dr A Macerollo

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

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Development of a Knowledge Architecture for Designing Smart Products

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

Developing smart products aims to create unique in-built characteristics such as adaptiveness, context-awareness, personalisation, and pro-activeness to enhance customer value. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Dr K Goh

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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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Advanced Composite Materials and Structures for Aerospace Applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the University of Southampton is welcoming applications for PhD scholarships in the field of composite materials and structures. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Meo

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

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Machine Learning approaches to improve the efficiency of fluid dynamics simulations

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

OpenFOAM and CFD simulations are often computational expensive both in terms of resources and time. CFD codes often use explicit methods that require small time steps of the order of micro-nano seconds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Harish

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

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Design and Simulation of Adaptive Product-Service System for Distributed Manufacturing

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

Product-service systems (PSS) aim to deliver value-in-use through integrated product and service solutions. Underpinned by sustainability research, PSS intend to produce a balanced approach to production and consumption. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Assoc Prof A Lawson

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

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Robotic Non-Destructive Evaluation for AI-enabled Digital High-Value Manufacturing

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The University of Strathclyde is pleased to be able to offer a highly cross-disciplinary engineering ‎project on the development and systems integration of robotic NDE and high-value manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Javadi, Dr T Konkova, Dr I Tavakkolnia

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

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Design and Development of Prescriptive Maintenance Framework for Digital Manufacturing

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

PROJECT REFERENCE NUMBER. Please use reference number SCEBE-21SF-DDPMFDM-Jain. BACKGROUND. The fourth industrial revolution prompted a paradigm shift from predictive to prescriptive maintenance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A.K Jain, Prof B Alkali

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

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Born Slippy: Understanding the tribological mechanisms of fertility treatments and their impact on conception

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Infertility affects 186M women in the developed world, with approximately 55M attributed to tubal patency - this is a big problem! Hysterosalpingography or HSG is a diagnostic procedure that is also an effective treatment for tubal problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Dr A Hajiyavand, Prof K Dearn

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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We have 21 Mechanical Engineering (intelligent) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (intelligent) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Mechanical Engineering (intelligent) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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