spray PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 spray PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Multi-physics investigation of spray in a crossflow

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Understanding the dynamics of particles (solid and liquid) in a crossflow is essential for many scientific investigations and engineering applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KP Pandey

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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AI-Enhanced Self-Updating Digital Twin for Optimised Spray Drying in Dairy Manufacturing

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme MedAgriTech AI eXcellence (MATX) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Each project will include an enterprise placement of minimum 12 weeks duration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Unnikrishnan, Dr M McAfee, Dr E Kerr

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

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Sustainable delivery of materials through spray coating

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Many materials have additional protection through modifying their surface properties. This PhD examines the fluid mechanics of this process. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Kapur, Dr N Warren, Dr O Cayre

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

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More Understanding of the Spray Drying Process

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Spray drying is a process where the slurry converted into powder form. It is widely used in different industries. For example, in the food industry it is used to produce milk powder, coffee and starch. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Salman

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

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Advanced laser diagnostics investigating the fluid mechanics of primary breakup

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Efficient spray atomization plays a notable role in society, ranging from effective medical delivery, to product manufacturing, to cleaner propulsion systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Peterson

5 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

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

Supervisor: Dr P D Hicks

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

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High-fidelity CFD modelling of flashing sprays

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Atomisation and spray superheated liquid to gas is fundamentally different from those sub-cooled liquid. The process involves much faster atomisation and mixing compared to those of conventional sprays. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jangi

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

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Evaluation of Corrosion-Fatigue Behaviour in Offshore Wind Turbine Substructures

University of Strathclyde EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures

Originally, the inside surface of offshore wind turbine structures was designed to be dry, and so ‘in air’ fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) laws should have been relevant. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast

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

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Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Fully funded PhD position in Biopharmaceutical development for pulmonary delivery; Industrial Collaboration

University of West London School of Biomedical Sciences

This cross-disciplinary PhD project is between the School of Biomedical Science at UWL and the School of Pharmacy at UCL, and Pharmaceutical company to investigate the feasibility of developing an inhalation form of biotherapeutics for severe chronic inflammatory diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Khalili, Dr J Lam

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

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Sustainable Carbon Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion in Hydrogen Fuel Cells

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

The Hydrogen Economy will help to shift society away from fossil fuels and contribute to decarbonisation. Electrochemical processes are at the heart of the hydrogen economy providing a means to convert renewable energy into green hydrogen via electrolysis or converting hydrogen into electrical power using fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lyth

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

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PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

University of Brighton

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Development of enhanced Nanostructure High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) Coatings for ultra-low wear applications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

High-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) is a well-established thermal spraying technique for applying wear and corrosion-resistant coatings onto metallic substrates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Development of Sustainable Systems for the Removal of Antibiotics Traces from Biological and Environmental Media to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a grave threat to public health that humankind must urgently resolve. If no if no action is taken by 2050, AMR can cause millions of deaths. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Khoder

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

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We have 21 spray PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 21 spray PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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