PhD Studentships in Offshore Renewable Energy (Data/Digitalisation with SGRE)

The Wind & Marine Energy Systems & Structures (WAMSS) is an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), led by the University of Strathclyde, working collaboratively with Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh. The Centre aims to train the next generation of technical leaders, through EngD and PhD graduates, for the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector. Students complete 1 year of taught classes followed by 3 years of research.

There are currently industrial studentships available at the University of Strathclyde (this being one of them) in collaboration with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). This studentship covers fill university tuition fees and offers a very competitive stipend to help with living costs for the 4 year programme

These positions will start in October 2023. These positions are suitable for high calibre candidates with a strong background in Computer Science/Control/Physics/Engineering or similar.

Applications are welcome from students with an interest in the research areas described below:

Operation Data:

Example research topics:

• Field data to design feedback loops
• Model calibration based on field data

Data Management:

Example research topics:

• Efficient structuring of field data for design, engineering and troubleshooting use

Simulation:

Example research topics:

• High resolution modelling of dynamic turbine behaviour
• Digital Twins

Controls:

Example research topics:

• Modern control architectures

This SGRE studentship is open to UK and international applicants with a first class, or strong upper second class, honours degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Structural Engineering.

For informal enquiries, please contact the CDT administrator (Email: drew.smith@strath.ac.uk), with “WAMSS Studentships” in the email subject.