We have 51 vibration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Research Studentship into the effect of sound-induced vibration on canvas paintings. Project. Research into the effect of sound-induced vibration on canvas paintings. Read more

Supervisor: Prof MC Chatzis

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

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Human Induced Vibration in Floors – an Investigation to assess influence of construction parameters on vibrational performance of residential timber floors

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

Traditional timber floor systems are usually composed of a series of parallel timber joists (eg. solid and engineered I-joist or laminated veneer lumber) which support wood-based sheathing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khokhar

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

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Ambient Vibration-Based Calibration of Finite Element Models of Bridges

Brunel University London Civil Engineering

Objective. The primary objective of this project is to develop a novel method for calibrating Finite Element models of bridges using ambient vibration data and drone imagery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Rustell , Dr E Bertolesi

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

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PhD Studentship in Development of a vibration management concept for gas turbine engines

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of future aeroengine technology, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the EPSRC, with a generous bursary top-up from industrial funds. EPSRC candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria for the award. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Schwingshackl

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

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Capturing vibration to drive chemical change

London South Bank University School of Engineering

The development of efficient and stable catalysts for environmentally sustainable chemistry such as hydrogen production from water remains a challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Dunn

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

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Advanced vibration isolation and control for a large suspended optical cavity

The University of Western Australia Department of Physics

The gravitational wave interferometer detectors are the most sensitive instrument in the world. They sense the position change of test masses due to the passing gravitational waves to the precision in the order of 10-20m! The planned future detectors are aiming to improve the sensitivity 10-fold and broaden the sensitive frequency range. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ju, Prof C Zhao

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

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Modelling and control of vibration instabilities in railway systems

University of Queensland School of Mechanical Mining

Vibration Instabilities in Contact mechanical systems occur across a range of applications in railways systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Meehan

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

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New Vibration Speaker Development

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

The Gel Audio™ Loudspeaker Technology that I co-invented produced high quality sound over a surface through the hydrogel. It was also developed and incorporated into an audio product called the Woweeone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Harris, Dr RS Salehiyan, Dr M Dorris, Dr K Goh, Mr SP Papadopoulos

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

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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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Exploring plants’ sensing capability with vibroacoustics

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski, Dr Giacomo Squicciarini. Project description. We invite applications for a PhD position in plant vibroacoustics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

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

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3D printed porous metamaterials for protective packaging of high-value objects

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Andrew Hamilton, Tim Waters. Project description. Delicate objects must be packaged to mitigate against damage due to shock and vibration exposure during transit. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Waters

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

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Development of novel materials for acoustic, thermal and vibration applications

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Centre For Sustainable Environments

One of the main environmental problems of our time is elastomeric waste pollution. Due to mismanagement or inadequate recycling practices, up to 300 million tons of elastomeric waste ends up annually in landfill, or are discharged into ecosystems, posing potential threats to aquatic and terrestrial life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Khan

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

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Machine Learning Tools for Improving Energy Transfer in Nonlinear Systems

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Daniil Yurchenko and Tim Waters. This is a unique project to study how a combination of Machine Learning (ML) tools and Sparce Identification (SI) can be used for improving energy transfer and optimal performance of complex nonlinear systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Yurchenko

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable seaweed based gels for audio speaker technologies

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

In speaker technologies silicone rubber products are used to dampen vibration and direct audio signals to the listener. Silicone is not biodegradable and breaks down slower than plastics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Dorris

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

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Marie-Curie (MSCA) doctoral fellowship: PhD in Structural Dynamics and Health Monitoring of Composite and 3D printed Structures and Systems

KU Leuven Faculty of Engineering

KU Leuven consistently ranks among the top 50 universities in the world by major ranking tables with the Department of Mechanical Engineering being ranked amongst the 30 best worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Chronopoulos

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

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PhD Studentship in revolutionizing aero-engine testing: a novel experimental technique for friction monitoring

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of vibration and friction, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fantetti

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

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Noise Control of Railway Slab Track

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Professor David Thompson, Dr Wenjing Sun . Project Description. An exciting PhD opportunity is available at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton in conjunction with Alstom on the control of noise from railway slab track. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D J Thompson

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

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Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Wind Turbine Using CFD Simulation

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 O Sugar-Gabor, Dr A Bahr Ennil

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

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PhD Studentship in Optimal Frictional Damping in Bladed Discs Under Rotating Conditions

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of clean, safe and competitive future aero engine development, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the EPSRC, with a generous bursary top-up from industrial funds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Schwingshackl

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

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Low-noise Ducted Propulsion Systems for Next-Gen eVTOL Platforms

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Phillip Joseph, Sergi Palleja Cabre and Chaitanya Paruchuri. Project description. Overview. Electrically-powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are poised to revolutionize transportation, contributing significantly to the UK economy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Joseph

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

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Analytical Modelling of Noise Sources in eVTOL Aircraft for Advanced Air Mobility

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Chaitanya Paruchuri, Phillip Joseph and Sergi Palleja Cabre. Project description. Overview. Electrically-powered vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are poised to revolutionize transportation, contributing significantly to the UK economy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Paruchuri

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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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Digging into anthropogenic vibrations: investigating the impacts of noise on the physiology and behaviour of benthic and infaunal invertebrates

University of Liverpool Faculty of Science and 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: Dr J Thomson, Dr L Roberts

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

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Metamaterials PhD Studentship - 2024/25 entry

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Exeter's Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation (CMRI) is a community of academic, industrial, and governmental partners that harnesses world-leading research excellence from theory to application, and enables simulation, measurement, and fabrication of metamaterials and metamaterial-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A P Hibbins

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a rapid characterisation method for the engineering response of trees for hazard assessment and use in nature-based solutions

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Climate Change is resulting in increasingly extreme weather events which can have significant impacts on transport infrastructure. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Knappett, Dr M Ciantia

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

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Unmanned aerial vehicle thrust optimization with ducted propeller in various flight modes

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

A clear resurgence in ducted fan research in recent years can be noticed due to the growing interest in UAV/MAV (Unmanned/Micro Aerial Vehicle), PAV (Personal Aerial Vehicle) and electric propulsion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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

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University of Bath URSA project: High-Precision Platform for Patterning Micro-Nano-Particles

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Project Background. Patterning and assembly of nano/microparticles in a viscous fluid environment has various applications such as diagnostics and drug discovery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Mohammadi, Dr S Moise, Dr A Cookson

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

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Self-assembling Robots for Living Metamaterials and Novel Fabrication Methods

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Background. LEGO-like millimetre-sized electronic parts that self-assemble and become a robot - such a scenario has been a dream for engineers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita

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

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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We have 51 vibration PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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