steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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PhD in Behaviours of Nitrogen in the Future Green Steelmaking Routes

University of Warwick WMG

An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the Warwick Industrial Fellowship funded project sponsored by Tata Steel in the Netherlands. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

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

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A systematic comparison of multiple building structures in steel, concrete, and timber: combining energy signatures, building energy simulations and archetype approach

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

Purpose. Buildings and the construction industry are top contributors to climate change, and structures account for the largest share of the upfront greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Dr R Hairstans

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

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Resilient and Sustainable Modular Steel Platform for Critical Components Exposed to Extreme Loadings (RESIST-2-EXTREMES)

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

Climate change is unavoidable, but actions can be taken to avoid some of the extreme impacts that could occur. Further temperature increase is inevitable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Di Sarno, Mr AM Mannis

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

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PhD position in Structural Engineering - High-performance steel/aluminium structures, sustainable structures with green and recycled materials, structural resilience of steel structures under hazards

University of Canterbury Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Dr. Ke Jiang’s research group at University of Canterbury – Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering has 1 fully funded PhD position in the field of Structural Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KJ Jiang

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

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Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This project will examine how ammonia, a carbon-free fuel considered a replacement for diesel, impacts on the longevity and performance of existing engine technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Schroeder, Assoc Prof D Harbottle

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Low carbon hybrid timber-steel structures in fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

The built environment is one of the largest producers of carbon emissions, responsible for around 38% of global emissions. Hybrid timber-steel structures utilise a traditional steel frame but use Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for floor slabs which have the potential to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M S McLaggan, Dr S Huang

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

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Flexible Framing for Robust and Efficient Steel Construction in Seismic Regions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr. Ahmed Elkady. Project description. Flexible framing involves flexible steel connections and composite steel-concrete decks that are cheap to fabricate and erect. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Elkady

22 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking

University of Warwick WMG

An enthusiastic individual is being invited to join a team of researchers to work on the EPSRC (Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council) Industrial Case funded project with industrial partner Tata Steel UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Li

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

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Hybrid Lightweight Structural Systems for Resilient and Reusable Mass Housing

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 A Bagheri Sabbagh, Dr P C Davidson

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

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Flexible Framing for Robust and Efficient Steel Construction in Seismic Regions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr. Ahmed Elkady. Project description. Flexible framing involves flexible steel connections and composite steel-concrete decks that are cheap to fabricate and erect. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Elkady

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Corrosion of reinforcing steel embedded within low carbon cement concretes made without Portland cement

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

Corrosion of reinforcing steel in conventional Portland Cement (PC)-based concretes exposed in challenging environments is a common problem, leading to cracking and spalling and its repair is a big cost to the UK economy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Ghiassi, Prof E G Ganjian

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

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The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Dr OL Lewis

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

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Cold-formed Steel In Fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Nowadays, light-gauge structures, made of cold-formed steel, have become increasingly popular due to factors such as cost and weight economy, sustainability, processes, the growth of powerful methods of analysis, etc. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Huang

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

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Advanced characterisation of stress corrosion cracking in long-term aqueous storage of 20-25Nb AGR cladding

University of Bristol School of Physics

Supervisors. Dr Tomas Martin, Dr Mariia Zimina (University of Bristol), Dr Rob Burrows (NNL). Read more

Supervisor: Dr TM Martin

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

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Use of Recovered Toner Powder to Enhance Durability, Engineering and Sustainability Performance of Structural Concrete Elements

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The working life of reinforced/prestressed concrete elements is often determined by serviceability limit state which is governed by the movement of harmful moisture into the structure and propagating/initiating corrosion of steel reinforcement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr L Csetenyi

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fatigue Damage Mechanism of Cable-stayed Structures under Corrosion Attack and the Quantum Technology for Corrosion Inspection and 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: Dr W Wang, Dr M Hughes

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

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Fracture of Automotive Advanced High Strength Steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) are increasingly used throughout the chassis of modern cars since they provide a high strength-to-weight ratio and improved crashworthiness due to greater energy absorption capabilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Pinna

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

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Long-term corrosion in fluoride salts for the development of molten salt nuclear reactor

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

This project will, aim to address issues related to molten salt corrosion of steel through unique large-scale tests mimicking reactor pressure-temperature. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

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

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Asset-scale nowcasting of the impact of scour on coastal electricity transmission infrastructure

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

Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Dr K Clark

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

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Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon dioxide (CO2) corrosion of carbon steel is a degradation mechanism observed across mature and new energy systems, as well as carbon abatement technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Richard Barker, Dr J J Owen

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

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Behaviour of under-reamed piles in sand under lateral and vertical loading

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The project will involve fabricating small sized FRP and steel rods fitted with circular discs at the bottom and jacked through a layer of sand in a wooden box. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Omer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Loughborough University

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aims to be the world's leading integrated centre for built environment research, education, and learning, and is committed to investing in the next generation of exceptional researchers. Read more

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Engineered Timber In Fire

University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Engineered timber construction is being pioneered as a key alternative to the environmentally unsustainable dependence of the construction industry on concrete and steel. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Huang

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

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Long Term Behaviour of Natural Fibre Reinforced Concrete (NFRC)

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 A I Osofero, Prof M Kashtalyan, Prof C Fang

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

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Development of a performance test method to evaluate effectiveness and service life of galvanic anodes used as part of repair systems and cathodic protection in reinforced concrete structures

University of Birmingham Department of Civil Engineering

One of the most challenging durability issues and causes of defects in reinforced concrete infrastructures is the corrosion of steel reinforcement, which leads to rust formation, cracking, spalling, delamination and degradation of structures (Popov, 2015 and Michael et al, 2016). Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Ghiassi, Prof E G Ganjian

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

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Embrittlement-Tolerant Alloys for Safe Hydrogen Transmission and Storage

University of Sydney PhD Opportunities

Australia has committed to achieving a carbon-free economy by 2050 to preserve our climate for future generations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Chen

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

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Elastic wave propagation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

We have built our world out of steel, concrete, and other stiff solids. How well these structures endure depends on the tension and strains they are under, which are closely related to the material’s elastic behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Gower

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

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Adhesion of Radiation Cured Coil Coatings

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Dating back over 150 years, Beckers is a true pioneer in providing unique, high-quality solutions that answer coating needs across many sectors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J F Watts, Dr MLA Laure Abel

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 53 steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 53 steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

PhD in Behaviours of Nitrogen in the Future Green Steelmaking Routes

A systematic comparison of multiple building structures in steel, concrete, and timber: combining energy signatures, building energy simulations and archetype approach

Resilient and Sustainable Modular Steel Platform for Critical Components Exposed to Extreme Loadings (RESIST-2-EXTREMES)

PhD position in Structural Engineering - High-performance steel/aluminium structures, sustainable structures with green and recycled materials, structural resilience of steel structures under hazards

Future Carbon-Neutral Fuels: The Chemistry of Ammonia on Steel Surfaces

Low carbon hybrid timber-steel structures in fire

Flexible Framing for Robust and Efficient Steel Construction in Seismic Regions

PhD in Fundamental understanding on biomass application in net-zero EAF steelmaking

Hybrid Lightweight Structural Systems for Resilient and Reusable Mass Housing

Flexible Framing for Robust and Efficient Steel Construction in Seismic Regions

Corrosion of reinforcing steel embedded within low carbon cement concretes made without Portland cement

The Development of Novel and Sustainable Surface Preparation Processes for Steels Using Environmentally Friendly Solutions

Cold-formed Steel In Fire

Advanced characterisation of stress corrosion cracking in long-term aqueous storage of 20-25Nb AGR cladding

Use of Recovered Toner Powder to Enhance Durability, Engineering and Sustainability Performance of Structural Concrete Elements

Fatigue Damage Mechanism of Cable-stayed Structures under Corrosion Attack and the Quantum Technology for Corrosion Inspection and Monitoring

Fracture of Automotive Advanced High Strength Steels

Long-term corrosion in fluoride salts for the development of molten salt nuclear reactor

Asset-scale nowcasting of the impact of scour on coastal electricity transmission infrastructure

Unravelling the role of corrosion products in the localised corrosion of large scale energy system infrastructure

Behaviour of under-reamed piles in sand under lateral and vertical loading

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

Fully funded PhD studentships in Resilient Infrastructure

Engineered Timber In Fire

Long Term Behaviour of Natural Fibre Reinforced Concrete (NFRC)

Development of a performance test method to evaluate effectiveness and service life of galvanic anodes used as part of repair systems and cathodic protection in reinforced concrete structures

Embrittlement-Tolerant Alloys for Safe Hydrogen Transmission and Storage

Elastic wave propagation

Adhesion of Radiation Cured Coil Coatings

We have 53 steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 53 steel PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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