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

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

Heavy-duty applications (e.g., long haul trucks, container/tanker/bulk carrier ships etc) are notoriously challenging to decarbonize. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Esposito, Prof C Brace

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of vibration and friction, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fantetti

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

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Flight dynamic modelling and parameter identification of Single Engine (SE) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Air Mobility Aircraft

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Ariff, Dr Y Govdeli, Dr A Bahr Ennil

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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

A step change in the use of numerical tools is needed to understand the impact of net-zero carbon aircraft and engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Blakey, Dr I Q Qureshi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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

Imperial College London Department of Materials

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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Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The aero-industry is required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Therefore, it is important to continuously advance its propulsion technology to reduce its fuel burn and achieve this target by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Saleh

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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Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Shaw

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

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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan

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

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Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

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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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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Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research [Self-Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Visual Computing

The way in which AI systems make decisions is often different from the approach a human takes. Thus, the operation of an AI system may be difficult to interpret and learn from, and poses the problem of user trust. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Sidorov

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

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Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

About the Project. The way in which AI systems make decisions is often different from the approach a human takes. Thus, the operation of an AI system may be difficult to interpret and learn from, and poses the problem of user trust. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr JC Camacho Collados

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

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Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

About the Project. The way in which AI systems make decisions is often different from the approach a human takes. Thus, the operation of an AI system may be difficult to interpret and learn from, and poses the problem of user trust. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Sidorov, Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr JC Camacho Collados

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project will examine how ammonia, a carbon-free fuel considered a replacement for diesel, impacts on the longevity and performance of existing engine technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Schroeder, Assoc Prof D Harbottle

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition 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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Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Charlie Ryan, Dr Ralf Deiterding. PhD Supervisor: Charlie Ryan. 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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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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Ammonia futures – the changing face of atmospheric nitrogen emissions

University of York Department of Chemistry

Introduction. Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health, and impacts biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Moller, Prof A C Lewis

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

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Characterisation of the physics of photopolymer curing and formulation effects of highly filled slurries during additive ceramic core manufacture

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of Aerospace manufacturing technology? Are you interested in Additive Manufacturing? Do you want to work as part… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A C Cendrowicz

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

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Effect of additive ceramic core material formulation on rheology and particle segregation during build and its contribution to shrinkage anisotropy and interlayer strength

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of Aerospace manufacturing technology? Are you interested in Additive Manufacturing? Do you want to work as part… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A C Cendrowicz

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

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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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engine PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 54 engine PhD Research Projects 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

Flight dynamic modelling and parameter identification of Single Engine (SE) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Air Mobility Aircraft

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

Aerothermal investigation on the effect of in-service burnout on the leakage flows over high-pressure turbine blade tip

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)

Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants

A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

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

Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research [Self-Funded Students Only]

Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Chess as a platform for inherently interpretable AI research

Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

Optimisation of impinging jets for reduction of deposit formation

Investigation of green bipropellant chemical propulsion systems

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

Ammonia futures – the changing face of atmospheric nitrogen emissions

Characterisation of the physics of photopolymer curing and formulation effects of highly filled slurries during additive ceramic core manufacture

Effect of additive ceramic core material formulation on rheology and particle segregation during build and its contribution to shrinkage anisotropy and interlayer strength

Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

We have 54 engine PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

engine PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 54 engine PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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