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Energy Technologies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 262 Energy Technologies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Are you passionate about finding sustainable solutions to the world's energy challenges? A PhD in Energy Technologies within the field of Engineering might be the perfect opportunity for you to delve deeper into this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

What's it like to study a PhD in Energy Technologies?

Studying a PhD in Energy Technologies will allow you to explore innovative ways to generate, store, and distribute energy. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge research projects that aim to address the global demand for clean and renewable energy sources.

During your PhD journey, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field, attend conferences and workshops, and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements, exploring areas such as solar energy, wind power, energy storage, and smart grid systems.

Entry requirements for a PhD in Energy Technologies

To pursue a PhD in Energy Technologies, you will typically need a strong academic background in engineering or a related discipline. Most universities require a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree, and some may also require a relevant Master's degree. Additionally, research experience or industry experience in the field of energy technologies will be advantageous.

PhD in Energy Technologies funding options

Funding for PhDs in Energy Technologies may be available from various sources, including governments, universities and charities, business or industry. See our full guides to PhD funding for more information.

PhD in Energy Technologies careers

A PhD in Energy Technologies opens up a wide range of career opportunities. You could work in research and development for energy companies, government agencies, or research institutions. Your expertise in energy technologies will be highly sought after in industries such as renewable energy, power generation, and energy consulting.

Furthermore, your PhD will equip you with valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management, making you a desirable candidate for leadership positions within the energy sector. You could also choose to pursue an academic career, conducting further research and teaching at universities.

Embark on a journey to shape the future of energy technologies with a PhD in Energy Technologies. Join a community of passionate researchers and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions that will have a lasting impact on our planet.

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Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation PhD

This exciting fully funded PhD is sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered). This project will develop the new technology for wave-based thrust harvesting for various floating platforms for marine decarbonisation. . Read more

Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

PhD Studentship in Solar Chemical Technologies

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

PhD Studentship in Chemistry for Catalytic CO2 Utilisation

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

Condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of dynamic cable for offshore renewable energy industry

Offshore wind energy is central to UK’s ambition of transitioning to a sustainable future electricity grid. The growth in power generation from floating wind turbines is increasingly further away from shore and utilising the floating wind turbine support structures. Read more

Artificial Intelligence based Electric Vehicle Motor Control

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Electric vehicle development has been a hot topic around the world. This PhD programme will develop artificial intelligence based control methods to optimize the performance of electric vehicle motor drive system in terms of reliability and efficiency. Read more

PEM Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Production

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
About the Project. Producing green hydrogen using water electrolysis is an important step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Multi-Fidelity Modelling of Rechargeable Battery Degradation

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Rechargeable batteries play a key role in electric vehicles and transition to net zero. One of the current challenges in batteries is degradation, which causes capacity retention and resistance increase as the battery cycles. Read more

A Superconducting Brushless Exciter for High-power Density Electrical Machines

Background. The ability of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials to carry large current densities with little or no resistance makes them attractive for providing large rotor magnetic fields in high-power density superconducting electrical machines. Read more

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

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

Economic and environmental assessment of energy systems integration for increased utilisation and reduced curtailment of offshore wind farms

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Resilience and Sustainability’s Energy Economics Cluster. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero Data Driven Optimisation for Process Scale-up

Award summary. These studentships provide 100% fees (Home & international), a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000. Read more

Fully-funded PhD Studentship in The Corrosion of Magnox Spent Nuclear Fuel

The safe storage of the UK’s nuclear legacy is one of the key aims for Sellafield. Part of that legacy, Magnox reactors were fuelled using uranium metal rods clad in a magnesium-aluminium alloy. Read more

PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

Background. The UK and the World are rapidly shifting towards multi-energy systems, such as districts and industrial parks with large amounts of renewable electricity, renewable heating & cooling, clean fuels (e.g. Read more

Vapour Deposited Perovskites for High Performance Multi-Junction Photovoltaic Devices

Metal-halide perovskite based solar cells have now achieved a light to electricity conversion efficiency of 26.1%, making them the leading emerging thin-film solar cell material. Read more

Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

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

Developing a framework for regulatory conformance of innovative experimental nuclear reactor

Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) are a next-generation nuclear reactor technology outlined by Generation IV International Forum, fulfilling sustainability, economics, safety, and proliferation resistance goals. Read more

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