PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Design and Manufacture of Modular Electrical Machines

Overview

We are seeking a PhD researcher with a passion and natural interest in design and technology, who wants to direct their career toward the sustainable electrification of society.

Joining the Future Electric Machines Manufacturing (FEMM) Hub you will be part of a network at Newcastle, Sheffield and Strathclyde Universities, the AMRC and AFRC. 

This is a unique opportunity offering a PhD scholarship based in the Newcastle University Electrical Power Group and working alongside the FEMM hub team of researchers.

You will be a detailed and organised person with an inquisitive mind and a passion to develop ideas through to working solutions. A blend of skills across manufacturing, technology, engineering, mathematics, simulation, and experimentation are ideal for this PhD and we will help you develop further.

Research will focus on the Design and Manufacture of Electrical Machines using a modular approach to increase power density, simplify manufacturing methods and reduced material waste. This however presents challenges at the interface between components; thermal, mechanical and magnetic issues need to be understood and addressed. Design for manufacturing tolerance variation, manufacturing technique, assembly method, mechanical stability, noise and vibration will feature. You will design and produce prototype machines for detailed assessment and testing.

You will create qualitative and quantitative measurement and assessment methods to define, rank and measure the manufacturability and performance of modular electrical machines. You will have the opportunity to Network and present at FEMM hub events, national and international conferences and to co-author research papers. This will place you in an enviable position with a wide network as you move to the successful completion of this PhD.

Number Of Awards

1

Start Date

18th September 2023

Award Duration

3.5 years

Sponsor

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Supervisors

Dr Glynn Atkinson

Eligibility Criteria

Required:

• An interest in engineering and technology
• A very good first degree (2.1 or higher, or equivalent) in engineering, science or mathematics.
• Good writing and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in CAD and simulation
• Experience of initiative and creativity in solving problems
• Hands on experience in engineering projects

The studentship covers fees at the Home rate (UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status and meet the residency criteria). International applicants are welcome to apply but will be required to cover the difference between Home and International fees.

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills

How To Apply

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.  

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

• search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8060F
• Research Area: Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
• select ‘PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering (full time) – Electrical and Electronic Engineering' as the programme of study 

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Questions’ section:  

• a ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly in to the application form  
• the studentship code ENG112 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field  
• when prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert – and provide your own statement. 

Contact Details

Dr Glynn Atkinson