Civil Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Civil Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Human Interaction with Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicles

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is embarking on ground-breaking research that focuses on data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and optimized through data. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Human Induced Vibration in Floors – an Investigation to assess influence of construction parameters on vibrational performance of residential timber floors

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

Traditional timber floor systems are usually composed of a series of parallel timber joists (eg. solid and engineered I-joist or laminated veneer lumber) which support wood-based sheathing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khokhar

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

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NOW RECRUITING: Six fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i) based in the University of Dundee.

University of Dundee

This is the first of four annual recruitment rounds inviting applications for UK Doctoral, International Doctoral and UK Master's Plus Scholarships (each for 48 to 60 months). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme

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Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training: Energy-efficient Indoor Climate Control for Optimised Health

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering

This SCDT will provide an immersive opportunity for PhD students with a world-class interdisciplinary research and training programme to bridge the net-zero design and construction skills gap whilst providing specialist skills in human-centric smart building design and digitisation for optimised health and resilience. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A M-R Moreno-Rangel, Dr D T Tse, Dr G McGill, Dr L T Toledo

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

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Investigating the influence of structural openings on blast wave propagation and human injury risk

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Jack Denny; Prof Steeve Chung Kim Yuen (University of Cape Town). Project description. This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the real-world challenge of developing strategies to protect buildings and their occupants from explosions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Denny

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

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Geotechnical Seismic Isolation Technology for Global Earthquake Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

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

The key idea is that Rubber-Soil mixtures (RSm), derived from car tyres, can be used to modify the foundation and protect civil structures against the action of earthquakes at beneficial economic and environmental costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr J McDougall

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

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Combined grouting and mechanochemical treatment for safe asbestos decommissioning and disposal

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The overarching aim of this project is to provide a safe decommissioning strategy for Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). ACMs are present in many legacy nuclear structures (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Stillings, Prof R Lunn

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

University College London UCL SECReT

UCL's Security Science Doctoral Research Training Centre (UCL SECReT) was founded in 2009 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (ESRC) and an array of public and private sector organisations working in crime reduction security and law enforcement. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Bioaugmentation in water/wastewater treatment to enhance the removal of micropollutants

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Emerging micropollutants, encompassing a spectrum from pharmaceutical residues and personal care products to industrial chemicals, have been found in water sources worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Climate change impact on design of coastal structures and infrastructure

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Oceans, covering 70% of the planet, play a pivotal role in our lives, serving as a major source of energy, food, and a crucial means of transportation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

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

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Modelling blood motion in deformable vessels

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project aims to introduce a novel approach in studying blood flow in deformable vessels by simultaneously considering both the fluid (blood) and the structure (vessel) through analytical and numerical approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Resilience-based management of transport infrastructure enhanced by digital data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

We aim to develop a new data-driven tool to unravel context-dependency and enhance resilience-based management of transport infrastructure assets, by integrating computational modelling and AI. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Mitoulis

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

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Pollution, plastics and plumes: understanding the behaviour of microplastics in aquatic sediments

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Microplastic burden in aquatic environments is now recognised as a potential threat to human and environmental health. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JB Bridgeman, Dr AO Ockelford

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

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Artificial Optical Nervous System

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Ali Masoudi & Gilberto Brambilla. Project description. The study of the mechanical properties of any large, complex structures such as a space launch vehicle or Earth’s crust relies on a large array of sophisticated and, often, expensive sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Masoudi

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

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Sustainable Earthquake Protection for Developing World

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

The key idea is that rubber soil mixtures (RSM) derived from shredded car tyres, can be installed (actually retrofitted), at beneficial economic and environmental costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J McDougall, Dr JB Bernal

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

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We have 22 Civil Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Civil Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 22 Civil Engineering (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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