University of York Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of York Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Novel Proprioceptive Skins for Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The human skin is a marvel of biological engineering, equipped with an intricate network of billions of sensory receptors in the form of nerve cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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

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Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In the era of Internet-of-Things (IoT), there will be an astronomical amount of data generated from numerous sensors worldwide. It is extremely insecure, power-inefficient, and time-consuming to transfer all the data between sensor nodes and computing units frequently. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr M Trefzer

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

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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Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The adoption of autonomous robots for industrial inspection holds significant appeal, primarily due to their capacity to operate in various environments without concern for safety and health hazards. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

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

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Clinical assessment and prediction of outcome post shoulder joint replacement using a smart device

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

More than 8000 shoulder replacements are performed annually in the UK alone, with numbers continuing to grow. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ellison

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

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Building Baymax - Flexible Robot Skin: Smart sensors and algorithms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In this project, we aim to develop the next generation of household robots (not vacuum cleaners but multi-task robotic manipulators) that are safe to interact with, even for children and the elderly. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr J Zhu

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

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Multi-Fidelity Modelling of Rechargeable Battery Degradation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Rechargeable batteries play a key role in electric vehicles and transition to net zero. One of the current challenges in batteries is degradation, which causes capacity retention and resistance increase as the battery cycles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Hosseinzadeh

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

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Leveraging Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Engineering Design under Uncertainties

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering design and addressing real-world challenges? Embark on this exciting journey to develop novel statistical and machine learning methods to enhance engineering design in the presence of uncertainties, and contribute to shaping the future of computational engineering design. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Yang

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Discovery of new sustainable permanent magnets for electric motors and generators

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Condensed matter and materials physics

High-performance permanent magnets are needed for electric motors and generators which are essential for the decarbonisation of transport (land, sea and air) and energy generation (>25% of UK electricity comes from wind-turbines). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K McKenna, Dr S Cavill, Dr X Zhao

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 13 University of York Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of York Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of York Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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