Physics (water engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 62 Physics (water engineering) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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PhD in Chemical Engineering: Anti-fouling coatings for reduced waste

Newcastle University School of Engineering

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

Supervisor: Prof M Geoghegan

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

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Thermal hydraulics modelling of low-pressure, light water-cooled Small Modular Reactors

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Low-Pressure Water Reactor (LPWR) is a 300MW(e) pool-type water-cooled Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design in which the nuclear core is located at the bottom of a deep underground shaft instead of inside a pressure vessel. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Giustini

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

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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

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

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Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about accelerating the adoption of low-carbon energy sources through groundbreaking research and pushing the boundaries of engineering?… Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

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

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Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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

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

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Electromagnetic control schemes for the enhancement of plasma-driven water electrolysis

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SJ Doyle, Dr P Kechagiopoulos, Prof A Cuesta Ciscar

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

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Pathogen Aerosolization and Detection in Building Wastewater System Fluid Dynamics

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment

The development of high-rise buildings is now at an unprecedented rate, with their number and scale rapidly and dramatically changing the landscape of global cities. The creation of these complex vertical communities poses major operational challenges for the systems relied upon for occupant safety and the responsible management of wastewater resources. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Gormley

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

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What makes particle packings stable? Explaining and engineering random loose packing

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

How particles pack together to make stable structures is a puzzle that has been addressed by many illustrious scientists and engineers, including Kepler, Coulomb and James Clerk Maxwell. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Haw, Dr P Mulheran

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

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Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Melike Kurt and Prof Bharath Ganapathisubramani. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kurt

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

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Utilize Martian resources for future exploration: Develop a game-changing plasma-based ISRU system

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Min Kwan Kim (80%) / Alexander Wittig (20%). Project description. This exciting PhD project offers a unique opportunity to develop a high-efficiency, all-in-one in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) system for future crewed Mars missions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M K Kim

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

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Mathematical Modelling of Poro-Mechanics of Soil

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose, William Powrie, Siul Ruiz. Project description. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

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

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PhD Candidate - Development of Laser Based, Liquid Flow Diagnostics

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) Materials Research and Technology (MRT) Department

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AG Gerakis

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

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Investigation into the Impact of Material Properties on the Gas Transport Behaviour of Polyolefin Materials

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

The sustainable use of polymeric materials is underpinned by ensuring long service life in all industries and applications. Understanding durability requires research into the effects of both manufacturing methods and environmental storage conditions on the material properties and performance over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Whiting, Dr JB Bone

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

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