We have 109 transportation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The transportation infrastructure is currently facing challenges from ever-changing disruption scenarios and unpredictability, particularly with the uncertainties brought on by climate change and natural hazards. Read more

Supervisor: Ms Y Wang

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

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Antibacterial technologies in air transportation.

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 J Latimer, Dr A Nourian, Dr H Yates, Dr V Myroniuk

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in applied mathematics - Optimal Transportation to improve databases integration.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SD Déjean, Dr PSP Saint-Pierre, Dr NS Savy, Prof DR Remondini, Dr EG Giampieri

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

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Storage of liquid hydrogen fuel for net-zero maritime transportation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

PhD Supervisor. Sheida Afshan. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Afshan

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

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Digital twin model development for a solar panel system assisted marine vessel

University of Strathclyde Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

The project focuses on developing a Digital Twin Model for a Solar Panel System Assisted Marine Vessel, representing a groundbreaking fusion of maritime technology, renewable energy, and digital modeling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H W Wang

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

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Decarbonization of airports and the use of renewable energy sources

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 A Nourian, Dr V Myroniuk

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

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Circular economy and sustainable materials management at airport terminals

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 JA Ferriz-Papi, Dr SP Coates, Dr W Wang, Dr V Myroniuk

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

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Biophilic airport terminal design: impacts on decarbonisation and passenger well-being

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 JA Ferriz-Papi, Dr A Moustaka, Mr A Clark, Dr V Myroniuk

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

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The role of smart phone data and travel information to improve travel planning and sustainability

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

Mobile phones have had an intense impact on travel behaviour and the way people make travel decisions. They have become a critical tool for travelers’ decisions on how to plan and carry out their travel activities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof WS Saleh, Prof A Al-Dubai

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

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Spatial decision support analysis for sustainable mobility policies

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

This PhD project aims to develop a spatial framework to integrate sustainable mobility into current urban transport planning policies. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof I Kenawy

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

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Liquid hydrogen fuelling process simulation – paving the way for digital twinning hydrogen safety

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has increasingly spotlighted hydrogen as a key player in transitioning to a greener future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Tan, Dr Y Zhang, Mr O Quake, Dr Y Sevcenco

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

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Adoption of Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management Technology and Practices

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Sustainable logistics and supply chain management addresses the urgent global challenge of achieving environmental sustainability and combating climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EP Plant-O'toole

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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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Multi-Phase Fluid Dynamics of Medicines During Transit

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Ivo Peters, Tim Waters. Project description. The increasing use of drones and electric bikes offers exciting new opportunities for bespoke and efficient transportation of medical products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Peters

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

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Intelligent & Privacy-preserving security solutions for Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs)

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

Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs) have gained increasing popularity and significance within the broader context of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Read more

Supervisors: Dr IW Wadhaj, Dr CTT Thomson

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

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Security and Privacy in Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks

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

The great leap forward in wireless communications technology drives the recent advancements of Vehicular Ad hoc NETworks (VANETs). Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Tan

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

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Modelling and adaptive robust control of an unmanned electric Underactuated bicycle

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

In response to the imperative to achieve net-zero emissions and effectively combat environmental concerns, there is a growing consensus on the need to prioritize ebicycles over conventional automobiles. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Yu, Dr YZ Zhou, Dr K Goh

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

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Achieving changes in private car ownership and use in rural areas of Scotland and the role of car sharing schemes as an instrument to achieve sustainable transport

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

Disincentivising car ownership and car use have been deployed as strategies to reduce the Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from transport sector. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Langdon, Dr JE Eslava-Bautista

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

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Predicting and preventing cyclist accidents

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of travel in cities due to the great advantages that it offers in terms of space consumption, health and environmental sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

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

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Sustainability Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA Golisano Institute for Sustainability

The Ph.D. in sustainability fosters innovation and creativity in solving real-world challenges within social, economic, technological, and business realms. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AB Batabyal

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

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PhD in Development of Sustainable and Smart Battery Cells

University of Warwick WMG

Project Overview. Electrifying the transportation sector is imperative to achieving net zero targets. Developing next-generation batteries will underpin this transition, particularly for heavier duty transportation, such as larger industrial vehicles, and the marine and aerospace sectors. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof TV Vincent, Dr J Marco

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

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PhD in Energy Systems

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

This post invites applications for a self-funded PhD position aimed at advancing the science and technology of power systems. This research endeavour is nestled in the multifaceted domain of power system analysis, planning, and optimisation, with a sharp focus on the following research themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WH Hua

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

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Potentials of Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps for the Voltage Control Strategy of the Modern Distribution Networks

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Project Reference Number. SCEBE-22SF-EVHPMDN-Nazir. Please use select the reference number above or refer to the project number if applying via a prospective applicant route. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Ul Nazir, Prof M Farrag

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

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System design on co-production of transport fuel and value-added chemicals from waste biomass

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

There is a national and global imperative to reduce reliance upon fossil fuels and, at the same time, to improve the efficiency of natural and renewable resource utilisation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Zhang

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

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SustAI CDT - The URKI AI Centre Doctoral Training in AI for Sustainability is now recruiting for September 2024

University of Southampton

Environmental sustainability is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing, with many organisations and countries including the UK setting ambitious targets to reduce emissions and waste and increase renewable energy production. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

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Advancing dispersion modelling of radioactivity releases resulting from increasingly frequent Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) wildfire events.

University of Bristol Chemistry

The April 2020 fires that ravaged the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (ChEZ) were the most extensive to have ever occurred - burning large areas of heavily contaminated land that could have released significant quantities of radioactive material across the whole of Europe. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Martin

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

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering - UMBRELA: Understanding of Multiaxial Behaviour of Emerging Lightweight Alloys for sustainable mobility.

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. 100% home tuition fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr YX Xu

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

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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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Developing a machine learning based approach to 2D and 3D hydride characterisation in zirconium alloys

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are seeking graduate scientists and engineers keen to acquire new skills and work in new ways, to help us realise the potential of the digital and data revolutions in materials science. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Maric, Dr P Frankel, Prof T Cootes

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

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