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We have 40 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 40 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
A PhD in Solid Mechanics is an exciting and challenging opportunity for those passionate about understanding the behavior of materials and structures under different loading conditions.
What's it like to study a PhD in Solid Mechanics?
Studying a PhD in Solid Mechanics allows you to delve deep into the mechanics of materials and structures. You will have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research in areas such as stress analysis, fracture mechanics, fatigue, and structural dynamics. Through your research, you will contribute to the development of new materials, design principles, and engineering solutions.
During your PhD journey, you will work closely with experienced supervisors and researchers who will guide and support you in your research endeavors. You will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced simulation tools to conduct experiments and analyze data. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and contribute to real-world engineering challenges.
Entry requirements for a PhD in Solid Mechanics
To pursue a PhD in Solid Mechanics, you will typically need a strong academic background in engineering or a related field. Most universities require a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Additionally, you will need to demonstrate research potential and a passion for advancing knowledge in the field of solid mechanics.
PhD in Solid Mechanics funding options
Funding for PhDs in Solid Mechanics may be available from various sources, including governments, universities and charities, business or industry. See our full guides to PhD funding for more information.
PhD in Solid Mechanics careers
A PhD in Solid Mechanics opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates can pursue academic careers as professors or researchers in universities and research institutions. They can also work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing, where their expertise in analyzing and designing structures is highly valued. Solid Mechanics Engineers are in demand for roles involving structural analysis, product development, and failure investigation.
Furthermore, a PhD in Solid Mechanics equips you with transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management, which are highly sought after in various sectors. Whether you choose to pursue a career in academia or industry, your PhD will provide you with a strong foundation to make significant contributions to the field of engineering and shape the future of solid mechanics.
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Dye Release Bearing Liners for Safety Critical Structures in Aerospace.
3.5 year full time EPSRC fully funded PhD starting January/April 2025. Project Summary (800 words max). Project Description. Self-lubricating bearings support medium/heavy loads moving at slow speeds. Read more
Graphene/Nanoparticles Reinforced Multi-scale Carbon/Glass Composites for Advanced Aerospace and Automobile Engineering
Fibre reinforced composites have excellent in plane strength and stiffness and are being used in increasing quantities in aerospace, sports, automotive and wind turbine blade industries. Read more
Improved design and damage tolerance of lightweight composite sandwich structures
The key design drivers for the adoption of sandwich structures include high specific stiffness and strength, damping, thermal insulation and excellent fatigue properties by adopting particular constituents and tailored geometric layouts. Read more
Repeated impacts on composite aero-structures (sponsored by Rolls-Royce)
Aerospace composite components are subject to a multitude of seemingly minor impact threats, for example due to ice shedding or hailstones. Read more
Auxetic fasteners for biomedical applications
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following self-funded PhD project expected to start 1 February 2025. Read more
Metal Metamaterials Manufacturing
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following self-funded PhD project expected to start 1 February 2025. Read more
Multistable soft robotics
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following self-funded PhD project expected to start 1 February 2025. Read more
Sustainability-oriented Digital Lifecycle Management in Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) PhD
Manufacturing as a service is a form of collaborative manufacturing that allows businesses to avoid significant upfront investments in manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and maintenance costs. Read more
Lithium corrosion behaviour of RAFM steels for tritium breeder blankets in fusion energy production
The production of vast amounts of nuclear fusion energy in tokamak and compact spherical reactor designs, as a replica of nuclear reactions in the sun, rely on the deuterium (D)-tritium (T) reaction and the hot D-T plasma confinement using intense superconducting magnets. Read more
Creep behaviour of high-temperature materials in helium environments of future nuclear fission plants
Structural materials in nuclear power plants are commonly operating at elevated temperatures in aggressive local environments and complex mechanical stress conditions. Read more
Solid Mechanics (Electrochemo-mechanics) and Machine Learning
We are actively recruiting FULLY-FUNDED 2 Ph.D. students for solid mechanics of lithium-ion batteries. The length scale spans from atomic, molecular, and continuum levels (covering energy materials, electrode, cell, module, pack and electric vehicles). Read more
Multi-body Hypersonic Aerodynamics PhD
This is a full funded PhD (fees and bursary) in hypersonic aerodynamics in collaboration with EPSRC. The overall aim of the research is to investigate what are the aerodynamic interference characteristics, at hypersonic speeds, that are likely to adversely affect multibody separation. Read more
Efficient In Silico Trials for Bone Diseases
The School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield is recruiting for a PhD position associated with the EPSRC funded New Investigator Award BONESFE. Read more
Biomechanics of internal fixation methods for ankle fusion
Ankle fusion is a common treatment for advanced ankle arthritis to relieve pain and improve functional outcomes. However, there is a reported non-union rate of 5-37%, requiring further surgery or an ankle replacement. Read more
Digital twining for deformable objects – achieving real-time simulations
A step change in the simulation of the complex interactions between flexible objects and immersing fluid flows is required in the development of digital twin technologies, to enable real-time predictions by scientists and engineers for problems and applications ranging from virtual reality in the gaming and film industries, through to river adaptation and extreme weather flood mitigation. Read more