product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 91 product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

5G Indoor Positioning Utilizing Self-Morphing Wall-patch and Circular Polarization MIMO Transceivers for Smart Factories.

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TS Saeidi, Dr NT Timmons, Dr SS Saleh, Dr S Unnikrishnan

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Scholarship in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering for the Development of Novel Controlled-Release Fertilisers and Manufacturing Processes

Victoria University of Wellington School of Chemical and Physical Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof J Johnston

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof P Martin

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

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Carter, Dr M Koskinopoulou

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

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Spatially resolved spectroscopy for pharmaceutical manufacturing process

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Tablet is a complex pharmaceutical product in oral dosage form which contains blends of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Making Additive Manufacturing Sustainable Using Functionalised Coatings (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility. Open to UK students and international students. Fully Funded. 3 years of Home tuition fees (currently £5,860/year) and a tax-free maintenance stipend of £24,000 per year. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Lee, Dr A Leung

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

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Photoelastic coatings

University of Sheffield Department of Physics and Astronomy

Photoelastic coatings . One way to enhance the safety of engineering components is through the development of new techniques that allow the structure to “talk” to the operator and indicate when attention is required, in a similar way to the human nervous system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Parnell

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

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EPSRC supported ENGD Project. Inverse Modelling of Reaction Vessels for Optimal Control

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Johnson Matthey [JM] makes formulated products, catalysing the net zero transition. These are heavily characterised and tested during product development and manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lopez-Quiroga, Dr T Abadie

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Microbial ecology - Deciphering the role of bacterial-fungal interactions in plant-based fermented food.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr VH Hervé, Dr EDB Dugat-Bony, Dr PB Bonnarme, Dr L Wick

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

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PhD Studentship in Tribology/Metal Forming and Materials Modelling Next Generation Patterned Steel Floors for Best in Class Slip Resistance Performance – Industrial CASE with TATA STEEL

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Next Generation Patterned Steel Floors for Best in Class Slip Resistance Performance”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dini

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

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Materials Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University and the Coated 3 Industry Fund PhD Scholarship: Zinc coating Innovations for Superior Corrosion Performance

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, and the Coated 3 Industry Fund. Subject areas: Material Science and Engineering, metallurgy, corrosion . Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Sullivan

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

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Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing. Research will leverage cutting-edge robotic manipulation techniques, complemented by advanced vision systems, to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning and manipulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Dr IC Carlucho, Dr Y Petillot

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

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In-line process monitoring for microalgae cultivation

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Phototrophic microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide are being explored for their capacity to solve different environmental issues and produce bioactive compounds for human therapeutics and as food additives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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We have 91 product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 91 product design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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