Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Transport, the UK’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, presents a major obstacle to UK’s decarbonisation plans. To overcome it, we must develop new sustainable fuel technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CS Skamniotis, Dr DM Moxey, Dr C Gattinoni

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Traceable characterisation of a novel ultrafine aerosol source for improved instrument calibration

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

This project aims to develop a commercial Silver Particle Generator (SPG) into a cutting-edge calibration facility for the UK. The SPG is a new particle generator that offers potential for both particle number and mass calibrations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Data-driven damage modelling of textile reinforced composites for strutural application

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Design and maintenance efficiency has long been a critical consideration for composite materials and structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H LIU, Dr J Busfield

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

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Biomechanical Investigation of Tendinopathy: A Multiscale Study

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Overview. This PhD project aims to address the prevalent issue of tendinopathies, which significantly impact the general population and pose substantial socio-economic challenges globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KZ Zheng

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Shape optimisation for aesthetics/functional requirements in the context of additive manufacturing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Despite significant advances in techniques of structural design in the past decades, there are still significant hurdles for achieving a harmonious balance between form and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Khazaeinejad

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

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Development of ignition systems for energy systems

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There have been consistent efforts in developing more fast and efficient combustion. Microwave discharges are widely used for plasma-assisted ignition of air/fuel mixtures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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

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Digital hydraulic fluid power technologies

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

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

Supervisor: Dr M Pan

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Mathematical Modelling of High Energy Density Laser-Substrate Interactions

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by MBDA. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Flint

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

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Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD topic relates tool development appropriate to the conceptual design of 6th generation combat aircraft. The research will explore relevant feature modelling and progress to explore the design space of this class of vehicle. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Smith

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

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Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Within Cheshire & Merseyside over 1,000 individuals a year are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with some central city wards having 4 times the UK average. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sharp, Prof AS Schache

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

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Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Melike Kurt and Prof Bharath Ganapathisubramani. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kurt

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

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PhD in Reconfigurable Mechanical Metamaterials for Wearable Robotics @RADlab

King’s College London Department of Engineering

The RADlab at King’s College London is seeking to recruit a PhD student for the Neural-driven, active, and reconfigurable mechanical metamaterials (NARMM) project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AF Forte

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EDEM Drag Force Model Investigation of Predict Pick-up Efficiency of Gravel

Brunel University London School of Design

Applications are invited for one full-time PhD Studentship within Brunel Design School research and PhD programmes | Brunel University London funded by Bucher Municipal Ltd. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Li

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

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Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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We have 81 Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 81 Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Coupled heat transfer – stress – hydrogen diffusion modelling in cryogenic combustion systems for zero emission jet engines

Traceable characterisation of a novel ultrafine aerosol source for improved instrument calibration

Data-driven damage modelling of textile reinforced composites for strutural application

Biomechanical Investigation of Tendinopathy: A Multiscale Study

Shape optimisation for aesthetics/functional requirements in the context of additive manufacturing

Development of ignition systems for energy systems

Digital hydraulic fluid power technologies

Mathematical Modelling of High Energy Density Laser-Substrate Interactions

Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

Swim like a Whale: Underwater Propulsion at High Reynolds Numbers

PhD in Reconfigurable Mechanical Metamaterials for Wearable Robotics @RADlab

EDEM Drag Force Model Investigation of Predict Pick-up Efficiency of Gravel

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

We have 81 Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 81 Mechanics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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