Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 533 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This exciting fully funded PhD is sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered). This project will develop the new technology for wave-based thrust harvesting for various floating platforms for marine decarbonisation. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Yang, Dr L Lao

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

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

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

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Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Novel Proprioceptive Skins for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The human skin is a marvel of biological engineering, equipped with an intricate network of billions of sensory receptors in the form of nerve cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In the era of Internet-of-Things (IoT), there will be an astronomical amount of data generated from numerous sensors worldwide. It is extremely insecure, power-inefficient, and time-consuming to transfer all the data between sensor nodes and computing units frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr M Trefzer

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

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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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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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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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We have 533 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 533 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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