Other (built environment) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Low carbon hybrid timber-steel structures in fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

The built environment is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions, responsible for around 38% of global emissions. Hybrid timber-steel structures utilise a traditional steel frame but use Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for floor slabs which have the potential to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S McLaggan, Dr S Huang

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

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Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Advanced Wind Turbine Control Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine control is necessary to ensure low maintenance costs and efficient performance. The control system also guarantees safe operation, optimizes power output, and ensures long structural life. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Masters & PhD in Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems at UCL and Cambridge

University College London Centre for Doctoral Training in Connected Electronic and Photonics Systems

4-year EPSRC funded studentships (fees and stipend) are available for eligible applicants. This 4-year programme is delivered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems (CEPS CDT), a joint centre between UCL and University of Cambridge. Read more

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

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Masters & PhD in Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems at UCL and Cambridge

University of Cambridge

4-year EPSRC funded studentships (fees and stipend) are available for eligible applicants. This 4-year programme is delivered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Connected Electronic and Photonic Systems (CEPS CDT), a joint centre between UCL and University of Cambridge. Read more

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

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Grading for reuse and remanufacturing of structural timber

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

Do you want to improve the way wood is used in buildings? Do you want to play a key role in getting Europe towards its 2050 net zero target?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Ridley-Ellis

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

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Empowering Wearable Smart Devices with 3D Printed Energy Storage

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

This project aims to design and develop functional nanomaterials and nanocomposites for high-performance wearable energy storage devices. . Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y Z Zhong

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

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Investigating the Dielectric and Electrical Properties of Superhydrophobic High Voltage Outdoor Insulators

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Please refer to and select reference number SCEBE-21SF-SHVOI-Arshad. BACKGROUND. High voltage outdoor insulators play an important role in the safe and reliable transmission of power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Arshad, Dr A Nekahi

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

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Multi materials additive manufacturing for ship building application

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Zero-emission shipping transition is greatly restricted by the design and manufacture of light weight, cost effective, and high performing reliable materials structures in marine environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K M Mehta, Dr S T Tamimi

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

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Doctoral Researcher at the HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Structured Doctoral Program of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Heidelberg University. The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) is a Research Cluster jointly carried by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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Doctoral Researcher at the HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials

University of Heidelberg

Structured Doctoral Program of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Heidelberg University. The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) is a Research Cluster jointly carried by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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