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We have 34 Aberdeen University, School of Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Aberdeen University, School of Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 34 Aberdeen University, School of Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Effects of Aquatic Vegetation on the Transport of Plastics in Rivers
Plastic contamination is an escalating environmental problem. Of particular significance are those pieces that are smaller than 5 mm in size, more commonly referred to as microplastics. Read more
Design of lightweight composite stiffened shell structures using topology optimisation
The aim of this project is to create new topology optimisation methods for the design of composite lightweight stiffened shell structures. Read more
Numerical Modelling of Cracked Engineering Materials under Dynamic Loading
It is common knowledge that all existing structural materials contain various inter- and intra-component cracks and crack-like defects which appear in materials during fabrication or in-service. Read more
Optimal Design of Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes and Umbilicals
Currently, the application of composite materials in oil and gas industry lacks proven test methodologies and understanding of technical and fundamental issues relevant specifically to composite materials and structures. Read more
Bio-inspired joints for metal-composite structures
Combining dissimilar materials such metals and fibre-reinforced composites in structural components has potential to reduce weight and improve structural performance in many applications. Read more
Modelling Frictional Interfaces in Structural Dynamics Simulation
Models of natural frequencies and mode shapes of vibration of a single component can be very accurate thanks to advances in FE modelling over the last few decades. Read more
Optimising the Mechanical Performance of 3D Printed Alloys Using Advanced Experimental and Computational Techniques
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a novel method of making three dimensional (3D) components in layer by layer fashion. Read more
Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces
Droplet interactions with functional surfaces play a crucial role in many important physical processes, from preventing virus laden droplets passing through face masks to reducing the build-up of ice on the surfaces of flying aircraft. Read more
Computational Framework for Sustainable Manufacturing of High Strength Alloys
Conventional manufacturing processes involve high cost and lead times because of design and manufacturing of product specific tooling for new materials and parts, hence making many production processes unsustainable. Read more
Unravelling the impact of small-scale eddies on microplastic transport and pathways in the Clyde Scottish Marine Region
Microplastic pollution occurs in about 65% of Scotland’s estuaries and coastal seas [1] and significantly threatens the health of marine life and humans via food chain contaminations [2]. Read more
Fluid-rock interaction and its influence on rock mechanical properties
Rock and fluid interactions alternate the fluid flow and mechanical properties of porous material and thus play a significant role in many aspects of subsurface engineering application, for example CO2 geological storage and enhanced hydrocarbon recovery. Read more
Macroscopic capillary pressure in multi-phase porous media flows
Although multi-phase flow in porous media is an established research field for decades, its theoretical background is still being developed. Read more
Effects of flexible vegetation on oscillatory flow hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics
Coastal vegetation such as seagrass protects against coastal erosion by attenuating wave energy and demobilising suspended sediments. Read more
Application of digital holography for marine science
Underwater digital holography is a powerful technique to study marine organisms and marine pollution (e.g. micro-plastics), marine evolution, etc. Read more
Fractional-order modelling and control of soft robots
Soft robots are an emerging class of robots that are powered by muscle-like soft actuators. These actuators come in two popular types. Read more