Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

We have 121 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

Carbon capture from gas turbines

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Natural gas is seen as cleaner than other fossil fuels and will continue to have an essential role in the energy mix of the future, particularly in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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Metallo-organic inks used in inkjet printing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD focusses on investigating a range of metallo-organic inks that are in essence solutions of metal that can be inkjet printed. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Smith

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

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A Societal Index Model for the Assessment of the Safety, Operability and Resilience level of Regional Mini Energy Grid

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The project is aimed at developing an open expert system for the end user and also for the developer to carry out the risk analysis involved in systems utilizing upcoming new energy technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes

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

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Experimental and Modelling Study of Amine Degradation in the Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Process

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Post-combustion capture of CO2 from fossil fuel derived flue gas using amines is one of the leading Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes

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

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Integration of renewables into energy systems-forecasting model development and analysis

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

With the introduction of legal binding emission reduction targets, power systems across the world will have to be decarbonised to meet the targets. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma

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

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Initiation and propagation of combustion waves with competitive reactions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Ammonium Nitrate based emulsions are a basic component of many materials deliberately manufactured as explosives, and also of many other industrial chemicals, especially agricultural fertilizers, where the possibility of fire or explosion during the production, storage and transport processes is a major safety consideration. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Hughes

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

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Composite Structures

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Composite structures are extraordinarily versatile. They have been used across mechanical, aerospace, civil engineering sectors in a range of applications (airframes, new car configurations, etc). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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Elastic wave propagation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We have built our world out of steel, concrete, and other stiff solids. How well these structures endure depends on the tension and strains they are under, which are closely related to the material’s elastic behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Gower

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

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Experimental and numerical study of manufacturing induced defects in structural integrity of a Metal Matrix Composite

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Metal-matrix composites are metals or alloys that includes particles, whiskers, fibres etc. made of a different material. These materials can be tailored to be lightweight and with various other properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Ghadbeigi

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

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Flame Dynamics at Elevated Pressure

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Many combustion devices such as a gas turbine combustor are working at high pressure. To know the flame dynamics at elevated pressure is of great importance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Zhang

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

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The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Dr OL Lewis

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineering Active Colloids for Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Active Colloids are nano and micron scale particles that can move autonomously within fluid environments, powered by surface chemical reactions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ebbens

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

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Low carbon hybrid timber-steel structures in fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

The built environment is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions, responsible for around 38% of global emissions. Hybrid timber-steel structures utilise a traditional steel frame but use Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for floor slabs which have the potential to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S McLaggan, Dr S Huang

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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More Understanding of the Spray Drying Process

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Spray drying is a process where the slurry converted into powder form. It is widely used in different industries. For example, in the food industry it is used to produce milk powder, coffee and starch. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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We have 121 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

We have 121 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Sheffield

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