aviation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 33 aviation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Enhancing Aviation Wildlife Management Under Climate Change Crisis Based on Data analytics and machine learning techniques

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

Integrating data analytics and machine learning techniques into aviation wildlife management presents a transformative opportunity for enhancing safety and sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X W Wu

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

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Conversion-type cathodes for battery-powered aviation

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

A PhD position is available to study battery materials and interfaces within the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D S Spencer-Jolly

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

A step change in the use of numerical tools is needed to understand the impact of net-zero carbon aircraft and engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Blakey, Dr I Q Qureshi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Environmental sustainability challenges for the air transport industry

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

Aviation may be economically and socially sustainable but faces real environmental challenges. Globally, emissions from air travel need to be addressed in line with climate change advice from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Ryley

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

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PhD project: Sustainable production of chemicals and aviation fuels

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Green Industrial Futures

Large scale deployments of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and integration with green hydrogen are a promising pathway to produce value-added chemicals and sustainable aviation fuels. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Maroto-Valer

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

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Mid-infrared Laser Amplifiers for Tomographic Imaging of Chemical Species in Gas Turbine Combustion and Green Aviation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Johan Nilsson, Prof Jayanta Sahu . Project description. University of Southampton is seeking a committed candidate for laser research towards green aviation and net-zero carbon emission from gas turbines within the LITECS programme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Nilsson

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

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Innovative Quiet Aerofoils: Exploring Metamaterial Solutions for Future Aviation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Chaitanya Paruchuri and Phillip Joseph. Project description. Aerofoil noise originates from two primary mechanisms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Paruchuri

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

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Superconducting and cryogenic electric propulsion system for hydrogen-powered electric aircraft

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence 30 September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof X Pei

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

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Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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PhD Studentship in revolutionizing aero-engine testing: a novel experimental technique for friction monitoring

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of vibration and friction, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fantetti

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

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High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modelling of aerodynamic noise sources

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Applications are invited for one funded 3.5-year PhD studentship for the project titled “High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modeling of aerodynamic noise sources” in the group of Dr Zhong-Nan Wang at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

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

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Advanced Drivetrain Monitoring through use of Machine Learning and Optical Fibre Speckle Patterns (GE Aerospace)

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Christopher Holmes, Martynas Beresna, Timothy Lee. Project description. Embark on a ground-breaking PhD journey poised to revolutionize the field of large aerial drone condition monitoring. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Holmes

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

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Removing the hydration bottleneck from integrated alkaline CO2 capture and electrochemical conversion

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Humanity’s demand for fuels and chemicals is rapidly increasing, driven by a growing population and global demands for an improved quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cobb, Dr S Filip

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

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PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing of the Next Generation All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Cheng

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

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We have 33 aviation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

aviation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 33 aviation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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