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Loughborough University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 57 Loughborough University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Loughborough University

Loughborough is proud to be one of the UK's leading universities, internationally renowned for the quality of our teaching and research. We offer an array of funded and self-funded research degrees across a wide range of subject areas, with both full- and part-time study options available for the majority of our programmes. By becoming a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University, you'll be able to contribute new knowledge and understanding to your chosen field while gaining invaluable skills to enhance your employability and advance your career.

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From Waste to Wardrobe: Circular Bio-Textile Manufacturing for Sustainable Fashion (Ref: SF-SR-2026-2)

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
The global textile industry faces major environmental challenges associated with textile waste generation, microplastic pollution, excessive water consumption, and the widespread use of petroleum-derived synthetic fibres and toxic dyes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rahatekar
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Solar Energy for De-carbonisation of Textile Dyeing: Enabling Sustainable Fashion Manufacturing (Ref: SF-SR-2026-1)

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
The global textile and fashion industry is one of the most environmentally impactful sectors, with significant contributions to water pollution, carbon emissions, and resource depletion. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rahatekar, Dr R Blanchard
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-Centred Stability, Control and Decision-Making for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Are you passionate about intelligent systems, autonomous technologies, and the future of transportation? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation control and decision-making technologies that will enhance the safety, efficiency, resilience, and performance of future transportation systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sohani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Are you passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and shaping the future of autonomous systems? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation robotic technologies inspired by the remarkable adaptability, intelligence, and decision-making capabilities of humans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sohani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital transformation of crystallization processes through model-based design of experiments and optimization (Ref: CG-BB-2508)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemical Engineering
The development of accurate and reliable digital twins is a cornerstone of digital transformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Benyahia
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Active noise control of automotive tyres (Ref: AAE-DOB-2518)

Loughborough University
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Automotive vehicles are becoming heavier with wider tyres to support this weight. Above a speed of around 30 miles per hour, the noise produced by the tyres is the dominant source. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D O'Boy, Dr M Martinez Garcia
 10 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Airborne Intelligent Monitoring and Quantification of Greenhouse Gases (Ref: AAE-CL-2521)

Loughborough University
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
Methane (CH₄) is the second most significant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂), with over 30 times the global warming potential over a 100-year period. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Liu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lieb-Thirring inequalities for Generalized Indefinite Strings (Ref: MA/JE-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Lieb-Thirring inequalities provide upper bounds on the negative eigenvalues of Schrödinger operators in terms of the potential. Such inequalities have important applications in quantum mechanics, in particular for establishing stability of matter. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Eckhardt
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electronic, thermal and structural properties of two-dimensional materials (Ref: MA/TAN-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Ala-Nissila
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Memristive reservoirs and artificial neurons for neuromorphic computing (Ref: PH/SS-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Physics
We invite applications for self-funded PhD projects developing memristive reservoirs and artificial neurons for next-generation neuromorphic computing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Saveliev, Prof A Balanov
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Impact of fluids of different densities (Ref: MA/MM-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Mathematical Sciences
The impact of two bodies of liquid, such as droplets, is a phenomenon occurring widely in nature and in engineering applications, from waves breaking onto layers of marine biological matter to streams of different inks in additive manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Moore
 31 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematics Anxiety and arithmetic strategy flexibility in primary school children (Ref: LN/SR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
A growing body of research suggests that emotional factors play a significant role in shaping how children learn and apply mathematical concepts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rossi, Dr J Eaves
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do we acquire number names in a second language? (Ref: LN/MJB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
Learning the number system of a new language is more than memorising vocabulary, it is a window into how languages encode numerical concepts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Bisson
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the relationship between patterning and mathematics (Ref: LN/JE-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
Patterning refers to the ability to notice regularities in sequences (e.g. ABABAB, ABAABAAB, where the As and Bs might be colours or shapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Eaves, Dr I Xenidou-Dervou
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing the teaching of problem-solving tactics in school mathematics (Ref: LN/CF-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
A project in this area will aim to improve our knowledge about effective teaching of problem solving in school mathematics. Research suggests that although expert problem solvers use a variety of domain-general problem-solving strategies (e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Foster
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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