We have 78 additive manufacturing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

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

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Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This 4-year, fully funded PhD project centres on the automation and optimisation of the pre-production process for wire-based Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more

Supervisors: Dr JQ Qin, Prof S Williams

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nano-particle enhanced Additive Manufacturing of aluminum alloys

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Additive manufacturing is rapidly developing manufacturing concept; however, metal additive manufacturing has seen numerous inconsistencies regarding methods of controlling and standardizing the performance of the deposits from the metal additive manufacturing process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Cooke

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

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Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composite Materials

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in advancing the field of materials processing science, specifically in the realm of additive manufacturing (AM) of high-performance composite materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Advancements in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Materials

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

In this research project, we aim to explore the intersection of additive manufacturing (AM) and sustainability, offering an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about shaping the future of manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Metal Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Functional and Multi-Material Structures - (ENG 1734)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

The Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM) Research Group within the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Nottingham, acknowledged as one of the world’s leading centres for Additive Manufacturing research, development, and dissemination, invites applications for a 3-year PhD programme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Gilani , Prof R Hague

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optimisation of additive manufacturing process using data-driven machine-learning approach (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisor: Dr Chu Lun Alex Leung. 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: Dr A Leung, Prof P Lee

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

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Modelling for Metal Additive Manufacturing

UNSW Canberra School of Engineering and Information Technology

The PhD project is within the broad scope of ‚Modelling for Metal Additive Manufacturing‘. There is potential to explore a range of different topics suited to the student’s interest and skillset. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Zinovieva

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

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Building Big: Large-Scale Prototyping with Industrial Robotic Arms

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project embarks on a pathbreaking approach to additive manufacturing, focusing on the production of large-scale prototypes using industrial serial robotic arms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Zhang

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

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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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PhD: Improving additive manufacturing productivity using correlative chemical and X-ray imaging (Fully Funded PhD)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Eligibility. Open to UK students and international students. Fully Funded. 3.5 years of Home tuition fees (currently £5,860/year) and a tax-free maintenance stipend of £24,000 per year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Leung

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

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A comparative study between binder jetting and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes for metallic materials

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will explore the capabilities of novel metal binder jetting additive manufacturing process for metallic materials, in particular the materials that are compatible for metal injection moulding (MIM) process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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Synchrotron X-ray inline monitoring of Laser Additive Manufacturing processes using a Machine Learning approach

RMIT University School of Engineering

Laser additive manufacturing (LAM; laser 3D printing) is a key underpinning technology for the digital revolution (Industry 4.0), producing complex objects directly from 3D CAD drawings. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr A Rack

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

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Multi materials additive manufacturing for ship building application

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Zero-emission shipping transition is greatly restricted by the design and manufacture of light weight, cost effective, and high performing reliable materials structures in marine environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K M Mehta, Dr S T Tamimi

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

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Shape optimisation for aesthetics/functional requirements in the context of additive manufacturing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Despite significant advances in techniques of structural design in the past decades, there are still significant hurdles for achieving a harmonious balance between form and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Khazaeinejad

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

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A novel approach to the circular production of sustainable powders for metal additive manufacturing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr MR Ryan, Dr FL Lacan

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

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Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Materials Processing

University College Dublin SFI Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Expressions of Interest for PhD position in I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. Submit an Expression of Interest!. Read more

Supervisor: Ms A Evans

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

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Materials Process Development and Data Capture

University College Dublin SFI Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Expressions of Interest for PhD position in I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. Submit an Expression of Interest!. Read more

Supervisor: Ms A Evans

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

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OPtimise POwder pRoducTion UsiNg Intelligent Sensing Technologies (OPPORTUNIST)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project ID. 2228cc1456 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Manufacturing The Future. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Leung

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

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Characterisation of the physics of photopolymer curing and formulation effects of highly filled slurries during additive ceramic core manufacture

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of Aerospace manufacturing technology? Are you interested in Additive Manufacturing? Do you want to work as part… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A C Cendrowicz

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

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Effect of additive ceramic core material formulation on rheology and particle segregation during build and its contribution to shrinkage anisotropy and interlayer strength

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Do you want to work at the cutting edge of Aerospace manufacturing technology? Are you interested in Additive Manufacturing? Do you want to work as part… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A C Cendrowicz

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Materials Process and Product Modelling

University College Dublin SFI Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Expressions of Interest for PhD position in I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. Submit an Expression of Interest!. Read more

Supervisor: Ms A Evans

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

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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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PhD project: Functional Structural Colour Devices through 3D Printing - (ENG 1724)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Centre for Additive Manufacture

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

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Multi-material metal 3D Printing for compact, lightweight heat exchangers for high power thermal management (Studentship I)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Supervisors. Dr. Luke Parry, Dr. Vitor Marques (Industrial Supervisor). About the Project. The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by Leonardo. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Parry

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

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Computational efficiency and simplicity in predictive control for linear and non-linear systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control (MPC) is by now a well-established methodology whereby one bases the design of the control law on the optimisation of system predictions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser Based Manufacturing of Precision Optical Systems. Manufacturing of lasers and similar high precision optical systems is challenging in terms of the very high precision and thermo-mechanical stability that is required whilst providing for active alignment processes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Circular hybrid manufacturing involving metal binder jetting process

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, in particular binder jetting process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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We have 78 additive manufacturing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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