Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Heriot-Watt University Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure encryption key sharing protocol that addresses potential vulnerabilities in encryption key sharing and encrypted data storage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Donaldson

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

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Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures. 4D printed devices are Additive Manufactured components with shape-shifting capabilities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Modelling gas-microdroplet interaction and dispersion for decontamination applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at the University of Edinburgh? We are currently looking to recruit a talented, hardworking, and passionate PhD student to study the interactive and dispersive behaviour of different sterilant formulations during the decontamination of materials with complex geometries and the disinfection of indoor spaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr DG Gerogiorgis

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Understanding the dynamics of particles (solid and liquid) in a crossflow is essential for many scientific investigations and engineering applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KP Pandey

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Novel systems for small target detection and tracking, sensor resource management and control.

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Leonardo UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Anderson, Prof DF Flynn

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

We invite applications for a Ph.D. position in Marine Hydrodynamics and Ocean Engineering at the University of Dundee, Scotland. The project aims in analyzing new generation of wave energy devices that are fully submerged, namely an Oscillating Submerged Disc, and a Wave Carpet. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Processing Methods for Long Baseline Multistatic Radars for Space Situational Awareness

University of Strathclyde Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Since their inception, ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA) systems, also known as Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), primarily utilise radar sensors due to their ability to operate in very long ranges and under various atmospheric conditions while also providing very accurate range measurements. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Ilioudis, Prof M Vasile

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Thermally driven flows in solidification processes

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words). With this project, we propose a numerical investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of an advancing solidification front with thermally-driven convection in the melt. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lappa

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

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An investigation into droplet splashing and levitation phenomena in multiphase systems

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words). . With this project, we propose an investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of a droplet or a group of droplets with a solid or liquid surface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lappa

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

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High-dimensional computations with applications to uncertainty quantification for multiphysics engineering systems

University of Strathclyde Department of Mathematics & Statistics

The Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) in "Data-driven uncertainty-aware multiphysics simulations" (StrathDRUMS) is a new, multi-disciplinary centre of the University of Strathclyde, which will carry out cutting-edge research in data-driven modelling and uncertainty quantification for multiphysics engineering systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YK Kazashi, Dr S Bi, Dr M D A De Angelis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role of verified methods for enhancing trust in digital twins

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) in "Data-driven uncertainty-aware multiphysics simulations" (StrathDRUMS) is a new, multi-disciplinary centre of the University of Strathclyde, which will carry out cutting-edge research in data-driven modelling and uncertainty quantification for multiphysics engineering systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M D A De Angelis, Dr S Bi, Dr YK Kazashi, Dr MR Ruggeri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction with Turbulent and Multiphase flows

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

Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) problems involving turbulent and multiphase flows and flexible structures find numerous applications in Science and Engineering, e.g., aeroelasticity of aircraft wings and wind turbine blades, wave-structure interactions of offshore structures, flexible wave energy converters, floating solar farms, and flight of birds and insects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CK Kadapa , Dr F Sukki

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

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Advanced Computational Methodologies for Smart Multifunctional Composites

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

Smart multifunctional composites (MFCs) such as electroactive polymers, magnetoactive polymers, hydrogels, photosensitive polymers, liquid-crystal elastomers etc., are increasingly being used for various applications in soft robotics, precision drug delivery, tactile sensors and shape morphing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CK Kadapa , Dr F Kahwash

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

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Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Sriramula, Prof A Maheri

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

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Novel preforms for Automated Fibre Placement

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an emerging technique to manufacture advanced composites for the aerospace industry. One of its main advantages is the possibility to define complex fiber paths to optimize the stiffness for a given loading scenario. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

14 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 19 Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

We have 19 Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Aberdeen University

University of Dundee

University of Edinburgh

University of Strathclyde

Airborne Quantum Key Distribution and Free Space Optical Communications.

Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures

Modelling gas-microdroplet interaction and dispersion for decontamination applications

Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Novel systems for small target detection and tracking, sensor resource management and control.

On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices

Advanced Processing Methods for Long Baseline Multistatic Radars for Space Situational Awareness

Thermally driven flows in solidification processes

An investigation into droplet splashing and levitation phenomena in multiphase systems

High-dimensional computations with applications to uncertainty quantification for multiphysics engineering systems

Investigating the role of verified methods for enhancing trust in digital twins

Computational Fluid-Structure Interaction with Turbulent and Multiphase flows

Advanced Computational Methodologies for Smart Multifunctional Composites

Stochastic response characterisation and reliability driven optimisation of floating wind turbines

Novel preforms for Automated Fibre Placement

We have 19 Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

We have 19 Aerospace Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Scotland

Aberdeen University

University of Dundee

University of Edinburgh

University of Strathclyde

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