We have 264 The University of Manchester PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Xiao

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

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Blocking proteins as a novel approach to treat blood cancer

The University of Manchester Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

4 Year PhD Studentship - Autumn 2024. Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute. Project Title. "Blocking proteins as a novel approach to treat blood cancer". Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Somervaille

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

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Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

A key pre-breakdown phenomenon in polymer is electrical treeing, which are microscale tree-like hollow channels growing within the solid insulating material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch

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

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Understanding crack branching via multiscale mathematical methods

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

There are many examples of branching in nature. the most celebrated of these is the way that rivers form by the coalescence of many small streams and rivers which build up to form a major river. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Hazel, Dr T Burnett

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

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

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof A Peyton

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

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Advancing joint modelling methodology for clinical prediction

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

This is an interdisciplinary project between the Department of Mathematics (Christiana Charalambous, Timothy Waite) and the Centre for Health Informatics (David Jenkins). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Charalambous, Dr T Waite, Dr DJ Jenkins

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

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(BRC) Biomarker adaptive designs in the presence of uncertainty

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The key precepts of precision medicine are that a) levels of response to a healthcare intervention vary between individuals, b) that this response heterogeneity… Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Kirkham, Mr M Parkes, Prof MH Buch

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Development of new in vitro infection models to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J Bella

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

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Understanding shale rock swelling for energy systems: novel integrated modelling and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position is available in the group of Professor Carbone (Department of Chemistry) and Professor Taylor (Department of Earth Science) at the University of Manchester starting from September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Carbone, Prof K Taylor

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

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Revolutionising Construction: Harnessing Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures

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

The construction industry, known for its low profit margins, high energy consumption, significant greenhouse gas emissions, and extensive waste, urgently requires a transition towards more sustainable and efficient practices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Maqbool, Dr C Cheung, Dr A Gallego Schmid

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

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Neurovascular coupling in cerebral hypoperfusion

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

There are almost a million people living with dementia in the UK. Most of these cases comprise Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD) or, as is increasingly recognised, a mixed picture phenotype with evidence of the two conditions co-existent in the same patient. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Pritchard, Dr A Greenstein, Dr I Schiessl, Prof S Allan

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

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Hierarchical Bayesian Model Selection for Inverse Problems in Applied Mathematics

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

We often have modelling choices to make when considering an inverse problem, which can have a big impact on the result. It is not always obvious which model might best represent our system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Cotter

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

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Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ionising radiation is a part and parcel of nuclear energy production, medical radiotherapy and radiography, space exploration and security screening. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Dr A Baidak

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

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

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

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VariantVisualiser: Ensuring precise diagnoses of genetic disorders through the development of intuitive software that facilitates the integration and visualisation of complex informatics with biological and clinical data.

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rare diseases affect <1-in-2,000 people, but ~8,000 rare genetic diseases impact ~10% of births globally. These arise from variations in patients’ DNA sequences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Pettifer, Dr PF Freeman

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

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We have 264 The University of Manchester PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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