Other (safety) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Other (safety) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A Societal Index Model for the Assessment of the Safety, Operability and Resilience level of Regional Mini Energy Grid

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The project is aimed at developing an open expert system for the end user and also for the developer to carry out the risk analysis involved in systems utilizing upcoming new energy technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

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

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Assessment of Slip Potential on Safety Flooring

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many tests exist for assessing floor surface slip resistance. These can, in some cases, produce conflicting results, particularly for certain types of surface textures. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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Tribology of the Human Foot - Avoiding Slips and Falls

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Bare foot slips cause a number of serious accidents each year, either in the home environment or at, for example, leisure centres. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Lewis, Prof M Carre

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

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Modelling slip bands and short crack growth in Ni-based superalloys using discrete crystal plasticity

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

In metal fatigue, microplastic strain localisation leads to the formation of discrete slip bands, which contribute to the initiation and propagation of short cracks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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ZENITH PhD Project: Integrated hydrogen sensing for composite structures

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ATR Rhead, Prof T J Mays, Prof F Marken

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Dr OL Lewis

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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All-Solid-state Sodium-ion Batteries for Renewable Energy Industry

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

This research project is focused on addressing critical challenges in the energy storage sector to facilitate Australia's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GW Wang

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Large area 2D semiconductor platforms

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The project aims to create a revolutionary semiconductor platform using 2D materials to unlock the ultimate limit in miniaturisation of semiconductors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Zeimpekis

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

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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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Rolls Royce sponsored PhD scholarship - Machining of new aerospace materials - (ENG - 1591)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in manufacturing engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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5 funded Doctoral Programs available in the field of Engineering

University of Palermo

The University of Palermo since 1806 is an excellent academic institution that offers a wide range of study and research programs, including 5 Doctoral Programs in the Engineering field. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Italy PhD Programme

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Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Brunel University London Environmental Science

Material and energy used for making products can have significant adverse environmental, health and safety and or socioeconomic impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Troisi

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

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Initiation and propagation of combustion waves with competitive reactions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ammonium Nitrate based emulsions are a basic component of many materials deliberately manufactured as explosives, and also of many other industrial chemicals, especially agricultural fertilizers, where the possibility of fire or explosion during the production, storage and transport processes is a major safety consideration. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Hughes

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

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Enhance the resilience of the UK gas networks to meet the future challenges

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The natural gas networks have played an important role in the energy supply to both domestic and industrial users in the UK – and will need to continue to do so. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Dr K Finney

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

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We have 15 Other (safety) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (safety) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 Other (safety) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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