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The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering has seen 100% of its research imnpact rated as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', underlining the wide-ranging positive impacts that our research has on the world (REF, 2021).
In choosing Loughborough for your research, you’ll work alongside academics who are leaders in their field. You will benefit from comprehensive support and guidance from our Doctoral College, including tailored careers advice, to help you succeed in your research and future career. Find out more.
The School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering at Loughborough University has high‐quality research programmes in the following areas: Net Zero Carbon Future, Bio-engineering/Materials, Circular Economy, and Digital Engineering.
Built on a long and successful history, our mission is to deliver world-leading excellence in research as we develop innovative solutions to globally relevant problems. Today, the school benefits from a unique mix of internationally renowned expertise, along with strong industrial partnerships, which contributes to its research-rich culture.
Up to 4 studentships are available, funding will be awarded on a competitive basis. A range of projects are available across the School, you will find further details about these projects below and on the corresponding PDFs.
- Net Zero project details (PDF)
- Bio Engineering/Materials/Chemistry project details (PDF)
- Circular Economy project details (PDF)
- Digital Engineering project details (PDF)
For further information about postgraduate research in each department, please visit:
- Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Materials
Funding opportunities
Please note that studentships will be awarded on a competitive basis to applicants who have applied to this project and other advertised projects within the School.
The 3-year studentships are intended to start on either 01 October 2022, 01 January 2023. It provides a tax-free stipend of £15,609 a year (stipend will rise in line with the level set by the Research Council) for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK rate. These studentships are open to both UK and international students, however the total value of the studentship will cover the international tuition fee only.
How to apply
- Explore the projects available across the four Research Themes above
- Contact the named supervisor if you need more information
- Submit your formal application online. Under programme name, select the appropriate department: 'Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering', 'Chemical Engineering' or 'Materials Engineering'. Please quote the reference number (AACME-22-XXX), replacing 'xxx' with the code of your preferred project and name of supervisor as indicated on the PDFs.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Hemaka Bandulasena (Director of Doctoral Programmes, School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering).
Application deadline: 10th July 2022
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