composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Studying strong interaction with polarised probes

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Nuclear Physics

The focus of this project is to exploit the world’s leading electromagnetic (EM) beam facility (MAMI) to elucidate the fundamental nature of hadrons, nuclei and nuclear matter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bashkanov, Prof D Watts, Dr N Zachariou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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

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The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s Offshore wind energy geotechnics Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Petalas, Prof W Coombs

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

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Recycling of Carbon Fibre Composites with Deep Eutectic Solvents

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Globally, 62,000 tonnes of high-value, “waste” carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) are sent to landfill each year [1]. There is, therefore, an urgent need to develop sustainable recycling solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M K Keith, Dr A Ingram, Prof G Leeke

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical simulation and modelling of carbon fibre composites for hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to start in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr ATR Rhead, Prof R Butler

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

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Permeation of Hydrogen Isotopes into Fusion Reactor Materials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

This project is co-sponsored by UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) / Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) Research Centre. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Makepeace

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

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Hollow core optical fibres embedded with 2D materials

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Pier Sazio, Dr Ioannis Zeimpekis . Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Sazio

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

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Polymeric materials in extreme environments: An exploration of polymer network structure in high-performance epoxy-amine thermosets for use in marine environments (Ref:RDFC24/HLS/APP/UNTHANK)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This fully funded PhD studentship will explore the fundamental material, molecular and network-forming properties that deliver optimal performance in epoxy-amine thermoset polymer coatings. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Unthank, Dr M Sims

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

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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. The most common composite material consists of carbon or glass fibres that are bonded together with a polymer matrix and are often referred to as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP or GFRP). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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Digital Exploration of Novel Polymeric Materials for Structural Composites

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

Structural composites materials are used in a vast number of applications from aerospace to sport and recreation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Berry, Dr T Hasell

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Urinary catheters are used as soon as a patient cannot control urine drain as a consequence of incontinence or urine retention. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Q Zhao, Dr S Zolotovskaya

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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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Investigating Nanoscale Network Polymer Degradation

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Polymers and Composites

Network polymers are widely deployed as the matrix in structural composites and high-performance pigmented protective coatings. Surprisingly however, many fundamental aspects of how the properties and structure of these materials degrade upon exposure to the environment remains unknown. Read more

Supervisor: Miss SM Morsch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

The Surrey Group have been active in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) for over thirty years using the method to unravel the complexities of interface… Read more

Supervisors: Prof J F Watts, Dr GTF F Trindade , Dr MLA Laure Abel , Prof IG Gilmore

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

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We have 88 composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 88 composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Studying strong interaction with polarised probes

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Recycling of Carbon Fibre Composites with Deep Eutectic Solvents

ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical simulation and modelling of carbon fibre composites for hydrogen storage

Permeation of Hydrogen Isotopes into Fusion Reactor Materials

Hollow core optical fibres embedded with 2D materials

Polymeric materials in extreme environments: An exploration of polymer network structure in high-performance epoxy-amine thermosets for use in marine environments (Ref:RDFC24/HLS/APP/UNTHANK)

Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Digital Exploration of Novel Polymeric Materials for Structural Composites

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

Advanced Biomaterial for Preventing Catheter-Associated Infections

Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

Investigating Nanoscale Network Polymer Degradation

Going beyond the mass scale: Exploiting state-of-the-art instrumentation to add molecular structure to 3D mass spectrometry imaging

We have 88 composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 88 composite PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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