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We have 6 Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield
Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield
We have 6 Automotive Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield
A PhD in Automotive Engineering gives you the opportunity to research new and exciting technologies in the automotive industry. You could be working on robotics, service robotics, big data and artificial intelligence or the design of intelligent vehicles and much more.
What's it like to study a PhD in Automotive Engineering?
Working under the guidance of an expert supervisor, you'll work towards completing a thesis that will make an original contribution to the field of Automotive Engineering. You'll likely be asked to visit the department regularly to meet with your supervisor during your training module.
Possible research areas include:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Advanced propulsion systems
- Collision and damage tolerance
- Robust design optimization
- Connected vehicles
As well as submitting your thesis, you will also have to attend oral defences to defend your work. You may also be invited to give a research seminar to the wider public.
To be awarded your PhD, you will need to show that you can produce work of an excellent standard and that you meet the academic requirements of the university. Your final submission will be about 50,000 words long (although this differs between universities).
PhD in Automotive Engineering entry requirements
The main entry requirement for a PhD in Automotive Engineering is that you must already have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. If your degree is not directly relevant to your research area, you may need to also complete a pre-entry qualification.
PhD in Automotive Engineering funding options
In the UK, PhDs in Automotive Engineering are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). They offer fully-funded studentships, meaning your tuition fee will be covered, along with a living cost stipend.
If you’re self-funding, it may be possible to apply for a PhD loan to help with the cost of studying and other possible sources of funding include university scholarships, charities or trusts.
PhD in Automotive Engineering careers
The skills you'll gain during a PhD in Automotive Engineering will prepare you for a career in many areas of the automotive industry. Depending on the type of research you've done, you could work as an automotive engineer, a research engineer or in any other role where your skills are needed in the automotive field.
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EngD in Bainitic metallurgies for future rail steel to optimise resistance to wear, cracking, and thermal expansion in a production ready steel.
Research Group:
Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training
This project sits within the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Metallic Systems - a distinct research centre formed by a partnership between the Universities of Sheffield and Manchester and the I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Centre, Dublin. Read more
From Newton to ML: efficient ways to combine physical modelling and machine learning for high performance automation
Classical automation is based on physical models. However, it is not always possible to have an accurate physical model of the system that will be automated. Read more
Automatic Digital Twin for Critical Nuclear Island Components Through Novel Machining Data Acquisition
In this project, you will work on a new technique to create digital twin data during machining. You will develop the technique further and work with multinational companies to apply it to critical components in the nuclear sector. Read more
Enhancing Performance of Structural Materials for Nuclear Applications Through Optimising Grain Refinement in Forming and Heat Treatment
In this project, you will develop a predictive model of the material response to high temperature processing. You will need to develop skills for both forming and heat treatment simulation in addition to an in depth understanding of the physical metallurgy of steels for the nuclear sector. Read more
Study for a fully-funded PhD or EngD in Advanced Metallic Systems to explore innovative materials and manufacturing routes to increase sustainability and performance
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals working across an Engineering discipline or a STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) subject. Read more
Identification and classification of coherent flow structures in the plasma of the Sun’s photosphere
The Sun is a star with a cyclic magnetic activity that can impact all the solar system. Thus, the solar magnetic field can interact with the Earth's magnetic field, permitting the entrance of energetic particles in the upper atmosphere, affecting technological devices, telecommunications and human health. Read more
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