Manufacturing Engineering PhD Research Projects for UK Students in Edinburgh

We have 11 Manufacturing Engineering PhD Research Projects for UK Students in Edinburgh

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The successful applicants will join Heriot-Watt University and the National Robotarium, a world-leading research and development facility, which will translate cutting-edge research in robotics and related research fields into technologies to create disruptive innovation in an expanding global market, delivering sustainable economic benefit to Edinburgh, the UK and beyond. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Dr IC Carlucho, Dr Y Petillot

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

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Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing. Research will leverage cutting-edge robotic manipulation techniques, complemented by advanced vision systems, to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning and manipulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Dr IC Carlucho, Dr Y Petillot

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

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Smart Factory

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The advent of Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new era of manufacturing, marked by the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr MV Vidmar

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures. 4D printed devices are Additive Manufactured components with shape-shifting capabilities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

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

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Ultra-high-speed non-mechanical beam forming

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Integrated optic (IO) devices manipulate light waves in a manner similar to the way that integrated electronic devices manipulate electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr A Maccarone, Dr R Donaldson

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

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Smart Surfaces for Anti-Scaling

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Scaling and mineral deposits that occur due to dissolved materials in water is a problem in many industrial applications. How to remove this scaling without the use of harsh chemicals or methods to prevent it is crucial importance to both the environment and the economy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GW Wells, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar, Prof G McHale

27 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Saline droplet evaporation for engineering applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Evaporating arrays of droplets have attracted a lot of attention for their potential applications in areas such as microfluidics and surface patterning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GW Wells, Dr R Ledesma Aguilar, Prof G McHale

5 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Spontaneous and forced Capillary flows on liquid surfaces

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Capillary imbibition is a phenomenon in which a liquid spontaneously fills a porous solid due to the to surface tension (think water invading a sponge). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Ledesma Aguilar, Dr GW Wells, Prof G McHale

27 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 11 Manufacturing Engineering PhD Research Projects for UK Students in Edinburgh

Manufacturing Engineering PhD Research Projects for UK Students in Edinburgh

We have 11 Manufacturing Engineering PhD Research Projects for UK Students in Edinburgh

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