Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 97 Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

An Analysis of the Socioeconomic and Environmental Impact of Engineering Design Decisions

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

The importance of environmental and socioeconomic (ESE) factors - known as the triple bottom line - are of critical importance to the future implementation of engineering solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Thomas-Seale

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

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Sustainable Microfluidic Devices for Engineering and Life Sciences Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a powerful tool for studying the behaviour of fluids under various conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M M Malboubi, Dr R Gupta, Dr O Doustdar

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Machine Learning Assisted Feedback for Engineering Drawing Assessments

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assessment of engineering drawings can be a complex and lengthy task which causes delay in getting feedback to students. The provision of constructive, relevant and timely feedback is essential to student learning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K O Olorunlambe, Dr I Stead

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

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Sustainable Recycled Textiles for Engineering Applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Worldwide demand for the apparel industry keeps growing while triggering an environmental impact on human health. The textile industry accounts for around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Doustdar, Dr JH Herreros

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Accelerating the Design of Patient-Specific Fracture Fixation

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

The design and advanced manufacturing of patient-specific biomedical implants is set to revolutionise healthcare. However, the costly design framework which is currently required to create personalised 3D digital models is a huge barrier to implementation in most clinical settings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Thomas-Seale, Dr Z Ding

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

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PhD project in Techniques for Space-based Space Domain Awareness

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in space engineering? We invite applications from highly motivated individuals who are interested in developing techniques to improve space-based Space Domain Awareness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LA Alconcel

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

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EPSRC supported ENGD Project. Inverse Modelling of Reaction Vessels for Optimal Control

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Johnson Matthey [JM] makes formulated products, catalysing the net zero transition. These are heavily characterised and tested during product development and manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lopez-Quiroga, Dr T Abadie

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

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Microfluidic devices for sustainable water desalination

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Microfluidics is the manipulation of fluids at the micron-scale (one-millionth of a meter). Microfluidics devices have many applications to address the urgent needs of society and industries in engineering, biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical industries, and, recently water desalination. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M M Malboubi, Dr O Doustdar, Prof K Dearn

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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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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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Modelling bubble-particle interactions for solids separation

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Bubble-particle systems are encountered in a wide range of industrial and environmental applications (flotation, bioreactors, slurry bubble columns) but the complex dynamics and interactions make the design and operation of such systems particularly challenging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Abadie, Prof M Simmons

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

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PhD Studentship in Medical Imaging Instrumentation – development of a prototype thermoacoustic imaging system

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Summary. The aim of the studentship is to develop an exciting medical imaging technique based on the thermoacoustic effect. In this technique, pulsed RF/microwave excitation is used to generate ultrasound in biological tissue. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O O Ogunlade

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

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PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

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

Supervisors: Dr A Sciacovelli, Dr G Wilson

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

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Design and optimisation of hybrid cooling technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Global cooling demand is expected to rise with climate change-induced global temperature increase and population growth in the world’s hot regions [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R R Renaldi

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

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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New Monitoring and Analysis Strategies for Energy Geostructures - Applications for Ground Heat Source Pump and Energy Piles

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

PhD Project Description. This PhD position seeks to enhance our understanding of the fundamental thermo-mechanical behavior of soils subjected to temperature changes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W C Cha

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

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Exciting PhD Opportunity: New Monitoring and Analysis Strategies for Energy Geostructures

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

PhD Project Description. This PhD position aims to enhance our understanding of the fundamental mechanical behavior of offshore structures subjected to aging and cyclic loads. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W C Cha

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

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Development of High-Data-Rate Quantum Gravity Sensors (with Toyota Motor Europe)

University of Birmingham EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Project Description. The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Toyota Motor Europe, is offering a PhD position for developing a high-data-rate quantum gravimeter for gravity map-matching navigation and other applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YH Lien

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

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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

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

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Recycling of Carbon Fibre Composites with Deep Eutectic Solvents

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Globally, 62,000 tonnes of high-value, “waste” carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) are sent to landfill each year [1]. There is, therefore, an urgent need to develop sustainable recycling solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M K Keith, Dr A Ingram, Prof G Leeke

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

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Topological Materials for Electrolytic Hydrogen Production

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

This project is co-funded by Milvus Advanced. Industrial Supervisors. Dr Linh Tran and Dr Assia Kasdi. Duration of the project. 4 years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

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

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EPSRC supported EngD. Developing novel sustainable dried capsules for consumer goods applications

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

For consumer goods industries to achieve their sustainability goals, one potential approach is transitioning from liquid products to dried products. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Zhang

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

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EPSRC supported EngD. Advancing modular computational fluid modelling techniques to aid the rapid development and scale-up of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

In a world facing climate crisis, it is vital to develop new ways to mitigate climate change. This project, funded by Origen Carbon Solutions, focuses on the modelling and optimisation of innovative Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule

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

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Health-Aware Energy Management for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a motivated and highly qualified individual to pursue a Ph.D. in the field of Health-Aware Energy Management for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Prof H M Xu

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Tribological Interaction between Human Skin and Recycled Textiles

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tribology's importance is not limited to mechanical components of engineering systems such as a gearbox. The investigation of friction and wear can be applied to many applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Doustdar, Dr I Stead, Prof K Dearn

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

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Digitalisation of Energy Systems

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

We are recruiting highly self-motivated PhD candidates in the fields of digitalisation of energy systems, energy systems modelling and optimisation, and renewable energy integration. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WH Hua

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

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Sourcing the next generation of lubricants: exploring the potential of new natural sources of lubricants for industrial applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lubrication relies heavily on the petro-chemical industry to supply base oils for most applications. This is a risk to the industry in many aspects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Prof K Dearn

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK 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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High throughput mechanochemical synthesis for sustainable advanced materials

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are seeking highly motivated and talented students who have a background and interest in research across engineering, chemistry, and/or materials science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stafford

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

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We have 97 Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 97 Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

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