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We have 350 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Sheffield
Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Sheffield
We have 350 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Sheffield
Fully-funded EPSRC CDT in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing (MADE4Manufacturing)
Shaping the future of Digital Manufacturing. Applications for September 2025 now open. Read more
AI-Enhanced Healthcare - Leveraging Multimodal Data Integration for Impactful Innovation (S3.5-ELE-Eissa)
In recent years, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within this discipline, bringing with it a promise of revolutionising healthcare by enabling data-driven decision-making and predictive modelling. Read more
Micromechanical approaches for predicting fragmentation and abrasion of brown rice
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
The oral tribology of alternative proteins
Are you ready to embark on a ground-breaking journey in research of oral tribology of alternative proteins? Join us in shaping the future of sustainable… Read more
Causal Machine Learning to Enhance Decision-Support for Engineering Populations (S3.5-MAC-Hughes)
It is well established that medical treatments can vary in their effectiveness from patient to patient, based on factors such as their age, socioeconomic status, and the other pathologies that may be affecting an individual. Read more
Development of Perovskite-Based Solid Oxygen Carriers Towards Clean Air and Carbon Neutrality
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
Sequestration potential of neo-fossils for global chemical industry
Current analyses suggest that replacing traditional plastics with sustainably sourced renewable or regenerative carbon feedstocks could sequester up to 1 Gt of CO₂, potentially exceeding 2.5 Gt by 2050. Read more
Spillover-free control of flexible beams using piezoelectric sensors and actuators (S3.5-ELE-Selivanov)
The need for precise control of flexible structures is more critical than ever. Whether it’s reducing the weight of next-generation aircraft, ensuring the stability of towering skyscrapers, or improving the energy efficiency of mechanical systems, advanced control methods are at the heart of these challenges. Read more
Photocatalysis for Energy Applications
The energy production has become a growing concern in recent times with over 80% of the global energy consumption relying on the use of fossil fuels. Read more
Molecular Gastronomy – Functional Protein Discovery and Engineering for a Sustainable Food System
Unlocking novel proteins with specific functionalities — such as gelling, foaming, and lubrication — is a critical innovation challenge in the alternative protein sector. Read more
The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
Aerospace Flow Control Actuator Technology Performance Enhancement Using High Strain-Temperature Lead Free Piezoceramic Materials
The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
Designing microbial co-cultures for the production of biocontrol solutions (C3.5-CMB-Pandhal)
Engineering biology through co-cultivation of microorganisms is an emerging area of synthetic biology, it can also help in understanding microbial interactions and their ecological roles, but also to create new and novel products. Read more
Unravelling the Mechanism of Turbulence Suppression in Magneto-convection Pipe Flow (S3.5-MAC-Marensi)
The project combines state-of-the-art advanced mathematical tools and numerical simulations to better understand, model and predict turbulent flows for applications to fusion technology and the clean-energy sector. Read more
Digitally enabled development of sustainable metamaterials to create circular alternatives to current unsustainable parts widely used in industry
Manufacturing causes ~20% of global carbon emissions and ~50% of energy use [e.g. 1]. The UK’s third climate change risk assessment [2] suggests the climate crisis has caused irreversible damage. Read more