Systems Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 101 Systems Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Digital Railway Energy and Operation Systems for Decarbonisation

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

We are recruiting highly self-motivated PhD candidates in the fields of digitalisation of railway energy systems, train operation, traction power supply systems, renewable integration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z T Tian, Dr J Easton, Prof C Roberts

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

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Modelling and performance evaluation of an electromagnetic self-reversing screw-based regenerative shock absorber

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Mohamed M. Torbati, Tim Waters. Project description. Only a small fraction of the available vehicles’ fuel energy is used for driving the car itself and the rest is lost to engine and driveline inefficiencies or used to power accessories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M M Torbati

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

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Thermo-electric materials for tab cooling of advanced batteries

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Richard Wills, Dr Iris Nandhakumar. Project description. Effective thermal management of lithium-based battery systems is important for optimising cell efficiency, reducing cell degradation and preventing catastrophic failure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Wills

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

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BAE Systems Sponsored PhD in Smart Manufacturing Systems (Bursary: £22-25k pa for 3 years) – focusing on new digital and Industry 4 technologies to optimise operations of flexible factories in response to changes in batch size.

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

BAE Systems (Rochester) manufactures high value complex aerospace products and systems. Both product requirements and batches change frequently, thus the company adopts a ‘design to order’ and ‘manufacture to order’ operation model. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Gao

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

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QUADRAT DTP: Assessing the Feasibility of a Hydrogen Economy in Scotland: Implications for Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The concept of a hydrogen economy has been gaining traction in recent years as a potential accelerator towards decarbonization and achieving net-zero carbon societies [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Haro Monteagudo, Prof J McKinley

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

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Diode-pumped frequency combs for classical and quantum applications

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

The Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt University has available a fully-funded PhD position in the development of novel diode-pumped infrared laser sources, ideal platforms for free-space telecommunications and vibrational spectroscopy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr R A McCracken

31 March 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Robust modelling and identifiability of complex biochemical systems

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Research Group: Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Mechanistic mathematical models are powerful tools for describing complex biological systems and can significantly aid in improving the understanding of their underlying intricate (biochemical) interactions, predicting their dynamic responses and optimising their performance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Theodoropoulos

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

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Transition Towards a Smart, Flexible, Digitalised Future Energy System

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Li

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Wearable multimodal sensors at loaded body interfaces to assist remote healthcare

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Liudi Jiang. Project description. Millions of people globally suffer from various physiological disorders and thus require long term sometimes lifelong rehabilitation and care. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L. Jiang

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Locomotion and navigation strategies for quadrupedal robots

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Robotic systems can be used in remote or hazardous environments to perform tasks that would be harmful for human beings. Several modes of locomotion are available, but the majority of surface-based robots use either wheels or legs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BD Davison, Dr LL La Spada

3 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainability Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA Golisano Institute for Sustainability

The Ph.D. in sustainability fosters innovation and creativity in solving real-world challenges within social, economic, technological, and business realms. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AB Batabyal

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

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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA Industrial and Systems Engineering Department

The mechanical and industrial engineering doctorate program produces graduates with a depth of knowledge in mechanical or industrial engineering while allowing students to engage in cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof KM McConky

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

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Domain-Specific Languages for Collaborative Human-Robot Laboratory Experiments (ALBERT CDT)

University of York Department of Computer Science

What is ALBERT?. Doctoral Training in Autonomous Robotic Systems for Laboratory Experiments. A cohort of students will be part of a mini, pilot Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focused on developing the science, engineering, and socio-technology that underpins building robots required for laboratory automation, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kolovos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Efficient performance prediction tools for wind assisted ships

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Joseph Banks, Prof Dominic Hudson, Dr Martyn Prince. Project description. One of the most promising ways to rapidly decrease the CO2 emissions from commercial ships is thorough the use of wind to directly generate thrust. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Banks

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Alan J Murphy & Prof Dominic Hudson. Project description. Although maritime transport is one of the most energy efficient, the cumulative carbon footprint from global shipping is equivalent a large industrialised nation (~3% of global total). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Murphy

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

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We have 101 Systems Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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