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We have 98 product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 98 product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition
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
Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations
Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more
PhD Studentship in Tribology/Metal Forming and Materials Modelling Next Generation Patterned Steel Floors for Best in Class Slip Resistance Performance – Industrial CASE with TATA STEEL
Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Next Generation Patterned Steel Floors for Best in Class Slip Resistance Performance”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more
In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation
Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for human therapeutics and as food additives. Read more
Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation
A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more
CFD simulation of a perforated rotating bucket in the prilling process
Research Group:
Advanced Materials Engineering
Prilling is a finishing process in chemical and petrochemical industries for producing reasonably uniform spherical particles from molten solutions of chemicals such as urea or ammonium nitrate. Read more
Agent-based cyber-physical production systems for Industry 4.0
Research Group:
Applied Computing
This project aims to develop novel methods and software tools for the implementation of highly adaptive multi-agent systems for manufacturing control, applying plug-and-produce technology to cyber-physical systems. Read more
Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation
Crystallisation is widely used for purification of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and for making advanced materials for catalysis, separations and sensing applications. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Segregation and rheology of granular materials, dense suspensions and slurries for the clean energy transition
Granular materials, dense suspensions and slurries play a critical role in nearly all aspects of the clean energy transition. This includes the mining and processing of the raw materials (e.g. Read more
[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Next generation renewable energy harvesting by dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs)
Dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs), consisting of dielectric elastomers and compliant electrodes, can generate electrical power through reciprocating mechanical deformation. Read more
Smart, safe, scalable, & sustainable synthesis of MXenes - nanomaterials for the transition to net-zero
MXenes are a promising new family of nanomaterials. They have unique properties and show great promise in many applications fundamental to the net-zero transition (e.g. Read more
Coupling Carbon Capture to Anodic Electrochemical Synthesis
To limit the impact of humanity on the environment, the chemicals industry must transition to sustainable technologies. The chemicals industry is a “hard to decarbonise” sector as its high embedded carbon comes from its intensive energy use and fossil fuels feedstocks. Read more
Integrated computational and biochemical investigation of EGFR-mediated cell signaling
This PhD project is focused on understanding the mechanisms of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and its role in cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Read more
Investigating the role of non-thermal chemistry in medicine via the development of a novel translational spectrometer
A fully funded PhD studentship is available to a start in September 2025 within the new research group of Dr Jemma Gibbard (https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/jemma-gibbard/) at Durham University. Read more