University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 110 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering 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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Biomechanics of internal fixation methods for ankle fusion

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ankle fusion is a common treatment for advanced ankle arthritis to relieve pain and improve functional outcomes. However, there is a reported non-union rate of 5-37%, requiring further surgery or an ankle replacement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V S Cheong, Prof C Brocket

18 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about accelerating the adoption of low-carbon energy sources through groundbreaking research and pushing the boundaries of engineering?… Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

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

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Separation and characterisation of wear flakes generated in rail-wheel interactions.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project provides a new research activity within rail research at The University of Sheffield, and the resulting techniques will provide a method which can be utilised to drive forward other projects within the group, relating to wear mechanisms and material development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Tomlinson

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

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SELF-FUNDED 3.5-YEAR PHD – Automatic segmentation of femur using deep learning combined with phantomless calibration for rapid personalised fracture risk predictions in clinical applications

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are excited to announce a new PhD opportunity in the areas of modelling, biomechanics & deep learning. The project is in collaboration with multiple NHS Trusts including the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Study of turbulence in fusion technology using high fidelity simulations

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully-funded PhD Studentship with an enhanced stipend of £2,500 for 3.5 years is available in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield to study turbulence in fusion technology using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S He

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

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Post-combustion CO2 capture solvents: addressing the knowledge gap with long-term testing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of climate change mitigation technologies. It is essential to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement (Find out more here). Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

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

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A Novel Gas/Liquid contactor for Direct Air Capture and industrial CO2 capture technologies

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of a series of essential climate change mitigation technologies used to achieve the carbon neutrality of the Paris Climate Change agreement. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Lucquiaud, Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (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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Interaction between medical materials and skin

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project will build on previous research within the department to characterise and understand the interaction between medical materials and skin such as gloves, incontinence pads, masks and dressings. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Carre

Year round applications 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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Phase Field Computational Methods for Fracture Problems in Engineering

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Phase-field is a new exciting numerical technique that permits computationally cheap and effective simulation of challenging fracture problems, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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A novel manufacturing method for application of ultrathin sheet laminations for electric machines.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The greater electrification of many industrial and commercial sectors is acknowledged as an important contributor to plans for reaching net-zero carbon by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ghadbeigi, Prof P Fairclough, Prof G Jewell

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

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Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Enabling Net Zero Emissions Targets through Post Combustion Capture (PCC) of CO2 Using Amine-based Emerging Technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the key activities that will allow anthropogenic carbon emissions to reach net zero and net negative in time to avoid dangerous climate change. Most large-scale CCS operations rely on amine solvents for post-combustion CO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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We have 110 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 110 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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