We have 945 systems engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twin, blockchain, and the internet of things are growing fast, and their integration with complex manufacturing systems enables effective digitalisation and automation transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Farsi

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

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Battery Systems Engineering: Modelling, State Estimation and Health Monitoring PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Cranfield’s Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre is inviting applications to study for a PhD in battery modelling and management for electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Auger, Dr AF Fotouhi

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

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Trust in Distributed Surveillance Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Are you interested in Machine Learning and Signal Processing methods and their applications to autonomous systems and surveillance? We have a PhD project funded by the UK Government Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at the University of Sheffield, a leading World University and a Russell Group University in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Mihaylova

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

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA Industrial and Systems Engineering Department

The mechanical and industrial engineering doctorate program produces graduates with a depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering while allowing students to engage in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof KM McConky

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

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Advanced control of inverter-based resources to realize stable smart grids

Manchester Metropolitan University Faculty of Science and Engineering

Summary. The smart grid concept is paving the way towards efficient, reliable, and sustainable power systems. Inverter-based resources are among the most crucial components of the smart grid, interfacing renewable energy sources, storage devices, and electronic loads. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Paspatis

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

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Developing hybrid physics-informed AI digital twins for bioenergy applications

University of Surrey School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate wishing to advance their career in a research-driven, interdisciplinary environment, starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Short, Dr T Chen, Dr O Klymenko

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Robust control of distributed parameter systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A distributed-parameter system is a dynamical system with an infinite-dimensional state space. Such systems are usually described by partial differential equations (PDEs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov

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

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Control of multi-agent systems using continuum mechanics modelling

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

A multi-agent system is a group of interacting dynamical systems. Famous examples are robot swarms, smart grids, traffic flows, communication networks, and transportation systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Selivanov

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

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Leveraging Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Engineering Design under Uncertainties

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering design and addressing real-world challenges? Embark on this exciting journey to develop novel statistical and machine learning methods to enhance engineering design in the presence of uncertainties, and contribute to shaping the future of computational engineering design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Yang

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project 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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Developing digital twin and digital product passports for high-value electric machines to support their end-of-life decisions

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

In support of the research activities of the EPRSC-funded Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub, the University of Sheffield is offering a funded PhD scholarship to undertake research in the development of digital twin and digital product passports for high-value electric machines to support their end-of-life decisions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tiwari

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering - UMBRELA: Understanding of Multiaxial Behaviour of Emerging Lightweight Alloys for sustainable mobility.

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home tuition fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr YX Xu

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

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Microwave Characterisation and Modelling of Novel Materials for Shielding and Stealth

Monash University Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Monash Engineering is a leading global centre for research consistently placing highly in international ranking lists. We engage with industry and other world leading institutes to carry out pioneering research that benefits society and changes the world around us. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Lowery, Dr K Kashif

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

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Exploring the Interplay of Computational Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Analysis in Engineering Systems

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Our research group in school of Engineering Technology and Design (ETD) at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) focuses on cutting edge projects at intersection of computational mechanics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal analysis and fluid-structure interaction (FSI). Read more

Supervisors: Dr U Abdullah, Dr A Rasheed

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Investigating the Barriers to Achieving Projected Energy Savings in Railway Systems

University of Birmingham School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

A plethora of energy saving devices and technology have been proposed for railway systems to help save energy. These systems employ technology to either to use an alternative fuel, or to harness existing energy, or to store excess energy in batteries, or to use another chemical gradient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K V Venkateswaran

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

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PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Novel systems for small target detection and tracking, sensor resource management and control.

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Leonardo UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Anderson, Prof DF Flynn

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

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Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Alan J Murphy & Prof Dominic Hudson. Project description. Although maritime transport is one of the most energy efficient, the cumulative carbon footprint from global shipping is equivalent a large industrialised nation (~3% of global total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Murphy

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

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Advanced Systems-Modelling and Optimisation in Materials Science and Engineering

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Understanding the thermo-mechanical properties of metals (in hot/cold conditions) allows to achieve right-first-time production of these metals. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Mahfouf

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

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Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Vaziri, Dr S S Aphale

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Projects in mathematical systems and control theory

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

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr YZ Zhou

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

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Fully funded 3-year Ph.D. Position in Transportation Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr W Wong

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

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Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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Modelling slip bands and short crack growth in Ni-based superalloys using discrete crystal plasticity

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In metal fatigue, microplastic strain localisation leads to the formation of discrete slip bands, which contribute to the initiation and propagation of short cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Learning for Control: Enabling Efficient Networked Autonomous Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Konstantinos Gatsis . Project description. There is an ongoing transformation in engineering autonomous systems that aim to achieve complex objectives with limited human intervention in applications such as robotics, self-driving cars, and industrial systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Gatsis

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

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JLR-Imperial PhD on Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing by Design 2

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

This new initiative on Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing by Design has been established to develop new knowledge, technologies, and capabilities in view of a low-emission and sustainable automotive manufacturing future, fuelled by electric mobility. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JJ Jones

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

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JLR-Imperial PhD on Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing by Design

Imperial College London Dyson School of Design Engineering

Supervisor: Dr M-A Cardin

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

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