Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Artificial intelligence for ultrasonic characterisation of complex materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski, Dr Thomas Blumensath. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design of protection systems through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Predicting the dynamic response of materials and structures to high energy ballistic impacts is a fundamental component of the development and design of fit-for-purpose armour and protection systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Teixeira-Dias

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Embedded Sensing, Actuation and Control for Robust Lightweight Structures

University of Bristol School of Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering

The project. Imagine a network of sensors and actuators embedded in a thin-walled composite structure, with this network able to estimate the current state of the structure (deformation and stability) and apply active or automatic control to tailor the structural shape and stiffness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RG Groh

25 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Simulation-augmented mechanical characterisation of cells

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

The James Watt School of Engineering of the University of Glasgow is seeking a highly motivated graduate to undertake an exciting 3.5-year PhD project entitled "Simulation-augmented mechanical characterisation of cells". Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Shvarts, Prof MV Vassalli, Prof L Kaczmarczyk

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Small-crack growth under realistic structural loads

University of Queensland School of Mechanical Mining

This project will investigate the crack driving force for small cracks (< 1 mm) subjected to a large number (millions) of loading cycles and develop a new methodology for fatigue life prediction in nominally defect-free structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Khanna, Prof P Meehan

30 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Frozen Particle-Fluid Systems (PFS) - Identification of the mechanical behaviour and internal structure analysis of frozen PFS

Hamburg University of Technology Institute of Solids Process Engineering and Particle Technology

A frozen particle fluid system (PFS), which can be regarded as a particle-reinforced composite material, is commonly encountered in both natural and technical systems and applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SH Heinrich, Mrs S Rothberg

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigation of Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH) in Haemodialysis Patients

University of Portsmouth School of Energy and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Schools of Energy and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Design Engineering, and will be supervised by Dr Shamsul Masum, Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Masum, Prof A Hopgood

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Non-destructive Testing Technique for Pipelines based on Optimal Generation and Reception of Unidirectional Ultrasonic Guided Waves

University of Portsmouth School of Energy and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Schools of Energy and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Design Engineering, and will be supervised by Dr Lei Kang, Dr Edward Smart and Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kang, Dr E Smart, Dr D Sanders

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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4D Artificial Biological Intelligence for Cell Simulation and Modelling

University of Portsmouth School of Energy and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Schools of Energy and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Design Engineering, and will be supervised by Dr John Chiverton, Dr Aikaterina Karali and Dr. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Chiverton, Dr K Karali, Dr A Bucchi

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Deploying AI Algorithms on Embedded Systems with Limited Resources

University of Portsmouth School of Energy and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Schools of Energy and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical and Design Engineering, and will be supervised by Dr Hongjie Ma, Dr Edward Smart and Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ma, Dr E Smart, Prof V Becerra

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling of sustainable bio-based composites for high performance manufacturing using machine-learning techniques

University of Portsmouth School of Mechanical and Design Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in April 2024. . The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Technology, and will be supervised by Dr Antigoni Barouni, Dr Khaled Giasin and Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Barouni, Dr K Giasin, Dr D Sanders

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC Panorama DTP: How does the keratinous beak of birds affect their functional performance?

University of Hull School of Natural Sciences

Bird beaks are a composite structure where a bony core is surrounded by a keratinous sheath, the rhamphotheca. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bright, Dr P Morris, Dr P Watson, Dr S Lautenschlager

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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3D printed porous metamaterials for protective packaging of high-value objects

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Andrew Hamilton, Tim Waters. Project description. Delicate objects must be packaged to mitigate against damage due to shock and vibration exposure during transit. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Waters

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Recent trends and the evolution of robots suggest a greater integration of automated robots into everyday life. These robots are expected to serve various roles, including service robots, healthcare assistants, inspection robots, and more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Electrochemo-mechanics modeling and characterization

University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are actively recruiting FULLY-FUNDED 2-3 Ph.D. students for electrochemo-mechanics modeling 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

Supervisor: Dr JX Xu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 41 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Artificial intelligence for ultrasonic characterisation of complex materials

Design of protection systems through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Embedded Sensing, Actuation and Control for Robust Lightweight Structures

PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Simulation-augmented mechanical characterisation of cells

Small-crack growth under realistic structural loads

Frozen Particle-Fluid Systems (PFS) - Identification of the mechanical behaviour and internal structure analysis of frozen PFS

Investigation of Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH) in Haemodialysis Patients

Non-destructive Testing Technique for Pipelines based on Optimal Generation and Reception of Unidirectional Ultrasonic Guided Waves

4D Artificial Biological Intelligence for Cell Simulation and Modelling

Deploying AI Algorithms on Embedded Systems with Limited Resources

Modelling of sustainable bio-based composites for high performance manufacturing using machine-learning techniques

NERC Panorama DTP: How does the keratinous beak of birds affect their functional performance?

3D printed porous metamaterials for protective packaging of high-value objects

Dynamic modelling and model based control of Compliant Hybrid Robots

Electrochemo-mechanics modeling and characterization

We have 41 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 41 Solid Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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