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Loughborough University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 Loughborough University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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.

Autonomous Wireless Sensing for Long-Term Air Ducts Monitoring in Decommissioning Environment (Ref: FP-ST-2026R2)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Nuclear Decommissioning is a National Priority for the UK. Pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Decommissioning offers prospective researchers the opportunity to work on one of the country's most significant engineering, environmental, and societal challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Theodossiades, Dr A Hajjaj

29 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Identifying and managing defects in polycrystalline thin film solar cells (Ref: FP-MW-2026)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The research will focus on improving the performance of polycrystalline thin film cadmium telluride solar cells. This is the most successful second-generation solar technology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Walls, Prof D Kuciauskas, Dr J Bowers

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Eco-Mimetic IoT: Nature-Inspired Microclimate Monitoring in Forests (Ref: 2027-LU01)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 calls for the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems, halting biodiversity loss and land degradation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hajjaj, Prof S Theodossiades

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Stochastic analysis and modelling of flow boiling (Ref: FP-HZ-2026R)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Flow boiling is one of the most efficient heat transfer mechanisms and plays a critical role in modern energy systems, including electronics cooling, renewable energy, and advanced thermal management technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Zhao, Dr E Long

10 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Hidden Signals Beneath Our Feet: AI and Soil eDNA for Predicting Ecosystem Health and Drought Resilience (Ref: 2027-LU05)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

Can multimodal and agentic AI reveal hidden signals in soil biodiversity and help predict ecosystem resilience to drought?. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Li, Dr HG Glanville

7 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Seeing extreme winds - Machine learning applied to video clips to better estimate site-specific wind hazard (Ref: CENTA2027-LU02)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Extratropical cyclones such as Storm Eunice inflict extreme winds on the UK, causing billions of pounds in insured losses. Yet the peak 3-second gusts that drive damage vary greatly over short distances in cities, and weather stations and models cannot capture this. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hillier, Dr S Bugby, Dr T Marjoribanks

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Garden ponds – wildlife havens or invasion pathways? (Ref: CENTA2027-LU03)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Urban landscapes contain numerous small waterbodies that may collectively provide important habitat and connectivity. Garden ponds in particular, may represent a significant, but overlooked, component of urban freshwater networks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Mathers

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Low-Cost Monitoring of Dynamic River Channels to Improve Flood and Drought Forecasting (Ref: CENTA2027-LU08)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Flood and drought models routinely treat river channels as fixed, yet erosion and deposition continuously reshape them, introducing unquantified error into flow estimates across the UK’s monitoring network. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wolstenholme

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Developing Luminescent Supramolecular Receptors for the Selective Detection and Removal of Toxic Heavy Metals from Aquatic Environments (Ref: 2027-LU04)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Heavy metal contamination of freshwater systems is a major environmental challenge, posing significant risks to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Bodman, Dr A Managh

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Plastic confetti’s origins, pathways and fate on heavily-littered shorelines (Ref: CENTA2027-LU06)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

This project responds to a four-year marine litter monitoring campaign on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK. It builds on Loughborough University’s 50 Years of Litter on Skye and associated research projects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Stanton, Dr F Hatton, Dr K Tomlinson

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Fueling Net-Zero: Advanced CFD and Multi-Physics Modelling for Carbon-Free Fuels (Ref: AAE-TH-2612)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The global transition toward a low-carbon economy requires immediate, scalable solutions for industrial power generation. Carbon-free ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen (H2) have emerged as essential fuels; however, their combustion characteristics present significant challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TL Howarth, Dr A Garmory

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Advancing temperature-differentiated carbon isotope analysis (Ref: SSH-HG-26)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Carbon isotope analysis is a crucial tool for tracing biogeochemical processes, yet effective differentiation of organic and inorganic carbon components often requires targeted pre-treatment, such as acidification or bleaching, to isolate specific carbon pools prior to analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HG Glanville, Dr S Worne

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Space Satellite Structures Manufacturing Using 3D Printing of Advanced Polymers and Composites (Ref: SF-SR-2026-3)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The rapid growth of the global space sector is creating increasing demand for lightweight, high-performance, and cost-effective satellite structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rahatekar, Dr R Blanchard

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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

30 December 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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

30 December 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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