mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands

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

Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr D Barreto

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

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Design and Simulation of Adaptive Product-Service System for Distributed Manufacturing

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

Product-service systems (PSS) aim to deliver value-in-use through integrated product and service solutions. Underpinned by sustainability research, PSS intend to produce a balanced approach to production and consumption. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Assoc Prof A Lawson

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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High-power Fibre Lasers for Visible Wavelengths

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Jayanta Sahu and Prof Johan Nilsson. Project description. Visible lasers are indispensable for applications such as display, underwater communication, microscopy, bio-photonics, optical storage, and materials processing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Sahu

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

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Machine Learning Model for Soft Robotic Gripper

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Soft robotics are considered as a part of Robotics 2.0 which is related to the real-world environment with low predictability, low programmability, creativity, adaptation, and soft interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Naz

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

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Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Maheri, Dr S Sriramula

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

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Ultra-high speed integrated optical beam steering.

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Integrated optic (IO) devices manipulate light waves in a manner similar to the way integrated electronic devices manipulate electrons. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr A Maccarone, Dr R Donaldson

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

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Ultrasound Based Technology for Removal of Scale from Downhole Production Tubing

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Hamidi, Dr A ALIAKBAR JAMSHIDI FAR

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

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Discovery of Novel Biomedical Titanium-Precious Metal Alloys via Laser Powder Bed Fusion

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have long represented as the ‘go-to’ materials for metallic implants due to their corrosion resistance and low-cytotoxicity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cox

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

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Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Studentship in CMAS-resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - (ENG 1698)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited for a Rolls-Royce-sponsored PhD studentship at the world-leading Centre for Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CSE) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Mechatronics system for hybrid manufacturing processing - (ENG 1316X2)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD program in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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Computer vision and robot control for performing on-wing repair of aero-engines - (ENG - 1398X1)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation

Brunel University London Chemical Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr K Ng

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

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Developing a Mechanistic Understanding of Roller Compaction Process

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Granulation is a process of size enlargement of the powder particles. It is used in different sectors such as pharmaceutical and food industries to improve the properties of the powder and hence the final product. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

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Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

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

Supervisor: Dr H.E. Berry

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We have 655 mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 655 mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands

Design and Simulation of Adaptive Product-Service System for Distributed Manufacturing

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

High-power Fibre Lasers for Visible Wavelengths

Machine Learning Model for Soft Robotic Gripper

Distributed Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Energy Transition

Ultra-high speed integrated optical beam steering.

Ultrasound Based Technology for Removal of Scale from Downhole Production Tubing

Discovery of Novel Biomedical Titanium-Precious Metal Alloys via Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Studentship in CMAS-resistant Thermal Barrier Coating - (ENG 1698)

Mechatronics system for hybrid manufacturing processing - (ENG 1316X2)

Computer vision and robot control for performing on-wing repair of aero-engines - (ENG - 1398X1)

A systems approach to plastic waste valorisation

Developing a Mechanistic Understanding of Roller Compaction Process

Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

We have 655 mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 655 mechanical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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