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We have 16 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
We have 16 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in York
Autonomous Sensor Design and Verification
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Sensing is essential for machines to interact intelligently and safely with the external environment, much like humans do[1, 2]. Human tactile sensing, for instance, allows us to handle a variety of objects, from delicate berries to heavy payloads – by adapting our touch and pressure accordingly. Read more
Clinical assessment and prediction of outcome post shoulder joint replacement using a smart device
Research Group:
Healthcare Engineering
More than 8000 shoulder replacements are performed annually in the UK alone, with numbers continuing to grow. Read more
Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more
Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Read more
Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Hybrid Robotic manipulators combine soft and rigid components that allow them to be safer and more reliable than their rigid counterparts during their interactions with the world. Read more
Hybrid Articulated Robotic Systems for Safe Human-Robot Collaboration
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Articulated joints make up much of the conventional robotic systems, however, the rigidity of these systems despite artificially enhanced safety through algorithms remains a safety concern owing to critical algorithmic limitations and failures. Read more
Development of a robotic device for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Up to 25% of patients who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery report unsatisfactory functional outcomes (Lord et al., 2019). Read more
Invasive Lung Ventilation empowered by Soft Robotic Implantable Actuators [ILV-robot]
Research Group:
Healthcare Engineering
Lung diaphragm is an integral part of respiratory system, which plays a pivotal role in the initiating and maintaining breathing cycle. Read more
Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Ammonia Production
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Ammonia is an essential chemical widely used in agriculture and industry, with growing potential as a clean energy carrier. However, traditional ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process is highly energy-intensive and heavily dependent on fossil fuels, significantly contributing to global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
Advanced State Estimation Techniques for Battery Packs in Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Accurate estimation of battery pack states, such as State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP), is essential for the safe and efficient operation of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems. Read more
Intelligent microsystems – Micro-sensors with in-sensor computing capabilities
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
Multi-Fidelity Modelling of Rechargeable Battery Degradation
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
Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications
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
Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications
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
Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals
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
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