wind energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 114 wind energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

CFD Study of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine is the main technology that converts wind energy to electricity. The interaction between air flow and the turbine blade are critical to the structure integrity and noise generation of the turbine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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Innovative decommissioning for offshore foundation systems

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This project is offered as part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Augarde, Prof W Coombs

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

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Undertaking and activating transfer of non-technical skills safety training to workers in the offshore windfarm sector

Loughborough University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience’s Occupational safety and health for offshore windfarm workers (OSHOWW) Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Munir, Prof K Nielsen

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

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Waste to Energy and Renewable Energies – Design of Hybrid Energy Systems

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The advancement and economic development of any nation depends mostly on its energy structure. As the world population keeps increasing, the demand for electricity also rises. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Mujtaba

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

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Empowering Sustainable Districts: A Blueprint for Low-Carbon Energy Excellence

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

In light of the European Union's stringent energy policies, there is a growing need to not only enhance energy efficiency and ramp up renewable energy usage but also substantially reduce global energy demands for long-term sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BV Vand

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

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Integration of renewables into energy systems-forecasting model development and analysis

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

With the introduction of legal binding emission reduction targets, power systems across the world will have to be decarbonised to meet the targets. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma

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

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Environmentally friendly antibiofouling coatings for marine applications

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

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

Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr J Hanson

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

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Improved structural integrity assessments for wrinkling defects in composite turbines

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

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: Dr W Christian

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

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Dynamic modelling and control of a novel bio-inspired UAV for infrastructure monitoring

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M He, Dr Y Govdeli, Prof O A Beg, Dr O Ariff

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

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Energy Harvester in Renewable Energy and Sensor Networks

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

In this project, we will develop an energy harvester capable of harvesting vibrational energy from the environment and converting it into electrical energy to power no-battery sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y Zhu

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

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Effects of flexible vegetation on oscillatory flow hydrodynamics and sediment dynamics

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 D Van der A, Dr Y Tanino

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

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Computational Screening of Supercapacitors

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

In order to be self-sufficient with relatively constant energy output, renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, require that energy be stored during periods of high energy production so that it can be available during periods of low or zero energy production. Read more

Supervisor: Prof PT Cummings

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

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Development of Advanced Anode Materials for Proton-based Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

Project description. This aim of this project is to develop a next generation hydrogen production technology, proton-based solid oxide electrolysis cell, that can effectively support the rapid growth of intermittent renewable energy generated from solar and wind sources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr XX Xu

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

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Process Simulation and Integration of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) in the Context of Wind Electricity

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

With the penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources into the national electricity grid, it is increasingly challenging to balance the electricity demand and generation. Energy storage (esp. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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We have 114 wind energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

wind energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 114 wind energy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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