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We have 19 rail PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Separation and characterisation of wear flakes generated in rail-wheel interactions.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
This project provides a new research activity within rail research at The University of Sheffield, and the resulting techniques will provide a method which can be utilised to drive forward other projects within the group, relating to wear mechanisms and material development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Tomlinson
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Electromagnetic Compatibility for 25kV Rail Systems, funded by Network Rail - (ENG 1864)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering
Electrical System Study and Modelling Based on 25kV Railway AC Electrical System Measurement Data for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Greedy, Dr P Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling Crack Nucleation and Growth in Rail Steels

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team: Professor Pedro Rivera and Dr Ben Cameron. Project description. Rail safety is dependent upon the ability to control the nucleation and growth of cracks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Rivera
 31 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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High speed photography to investigate surface wear and fatigue in railway rail and wheel steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
A novel high speed photography technique is being developed at Sheffield which will give new insight to the very earliest stages of railway rail and wheel surface modification during contact. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The impact of hydrogeological factors on the degradation of masonry-lined railway tunnels

Loughborough University School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
This project is sponsored by Network Rail and is an exciting opportunity to work on the degradation of masonry-lined tunnels, which pose a risk to UK railway infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Smith, Prof S Cavalaro
 21 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sourcing the next generation of lubricants: exploring the potential of new natural sources of lubricants for industrial applications

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lubrication relies heavily on the petro-chemical industry to supply base oils for most applications. This is a risk to the industry in many aspects. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Stead, Prof K Dearn
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Assessing how climate change will impact Cumbrian Coastal Lines (low value of service, but strategically important routes), with a focus on critical infrastructure for freight and energy material transport

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof NM Macdonald
 20 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a rapid characterisation method for the engineering response of trees for hazard assessment and use in nature-based solutions

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Climate Change is resulting in increasingly extreme weather events which can have significant impacts on transport infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Knappett, Dr M Ciantia
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Mechanical and Systems Engineering: Manufacturing of the Next Generation All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Newcastle University School of Engineering
Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CC Cheng
 15 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling and control of vibration instabilities in railway systems

University of Queensland School of Mechanical Mining
Vibration Instabilities in Contact mechanical systems occur across a range of applications in railways systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Meehan
 29 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Noise Control of Railway Slab Track

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team: Professor David Thompson, Dr Wenjing Sun . Project Description. An exciting PhD opportunity is available at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton in conjunction with Alstom on the control of noise from railway slab track. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D J Thompson
 31 August 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering
Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb
 30 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing and improving the productivity of construction labour through resilient interventions against stagnation (in respect of the evolving perspectives of the impacts of pandemics like the coronavirus)

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The construction sector, covering other professional services, accounts for a substantial value addition of every economy globally and generates substantial incomes in export earnings, especially in advanced economies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Missa, Dr H Haroglu, Dr H Kew
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fatigue Risk Management in Healthcare: A Wake-Up Call

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team: Prof Mark Young (FEPS), Dr Chiara Dall’Ora (FELS). Project description. Do you have expertise and enthusiasm for human factors in healthcare? Do you want to carry out research that could have real benefits for staff and patient safety?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Young
 31 August 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Aluminium-concrete for next-generation bridge construction

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team.   Dr Evangelia Georgantzia and Dr Mehdi Kashani. Project description. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Georgantzia
 31 August 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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