Architecture, Building & Planning (novel) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 19 Architecture, Building & Planning (novel) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Deng

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

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Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis of UK housing stock’s energy and carbon performance

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

To better inform the energy use and CO 2 reduction potential of the UK housing stock, computational models can simulate housing energy use and CO 2 emissions to test the effectiveness of decarbonisation scenarios. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Buckley, Dr P Wate, Prof D Robinson

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

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Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Hassall, Dr R Neely, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan, Prof W E Kunin

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

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Experimental and Modelling Approaches for Indoor Air Quality Assessment

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Antibiotic resistant genes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Das, Prof N Carslaw, Dr S Quinn, Dr T J Dillon

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Examining the impact of Design HOPES’ interventions across NHS Scotland

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

The AHRC/ UKRI funded Design HOPES Green Transition Ecosystem (GTE) Hub aims to empower novel research to respond to significant green transition challenges in innovative, design-led collaborative ways. Read more

Supervisor: Prof PR Rodgers

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

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Environmental noise assessment accounting for aural and personal diversity

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

This project is part of the Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub (LAURA). Closing date for October 2024 start. 21 April 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Torija Martinez, Dr R Bendall

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Sustainable Green Urban Spaces: Assimilation of Citizen-Science Data for Air Quality Monitoring via Digital-Twin Simulation

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Green urban spaces offer vital clean-air zones for residents, but their typical proximity to major traffic routes poses significant challenges for air quality monitoring and maintenance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Eaves, Prof M Woods

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Designing Just and Resilient Urban Landscapes - A Framework for futures and strategic decision-making for Blue and Green Infrastructure (BGI)

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Many cities have a significant amount of grey infrastructure (paving and asphalt) and dysfunctional green or blue spaces. Access to and use of green and blue space are disproportionately limited in areas of deprivation, and further affected by poor air quality, heat stress, and flooding. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Woods, Dr H Al Waer, Prof S Dawson

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition 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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PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

University of Brighton

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

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Architecture and pataphysics, the science of imaginary solutions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

We are principally interested, in the present call for PhD applications, in the ongoing mutations of the practice of architecture as one of world-building, emphasising relations between architectural imaginaries and literary, media and scientific practices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DJ Hales

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

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A computer vision model to detect black mold

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Mansouri, Dr A Alameer

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

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Optimizing restoration techniques on historic masonry walls

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

Given the increasing demand for strategies aiming at the protection of the structural cultural heritage, developing sustainable methodologies for the use… Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr A Khokhar

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

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From 3D Digital Documentation to Structural interventions for historic masonry structures

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

Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr D Barreto

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

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We have 19 Architecture, Building & Planning (novel) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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