Aerospace Engineering (aircraft) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 42 Aerospace Engineering (aircraft) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

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

This PhD topic relates tool development appropriate to the conceptual design of 6th generation combat aircraft. The research will explore relevant feature modelling and progress to explore the design space of this class of vehicle. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Smith

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

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Flight dynamic modelling and parameter identification of Single Engine (SE) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Air Mobility Aircraft

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 Ariff, Dr Y Govdeli, Dr A Bahr Ennil

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

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Climate-Optimised Aircraft Design

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Edward Richardson; Ali Elham. Project description. The condensation trail (contrail) emissions of future low-CO2 aircraft will be assessed as part of a climate-optimised aircraft design methodology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E.S. Richardson

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

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Modelling of buoyancy control for new generation aircraft

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Aircraft research is in a state of transition, with a much broader range of possible new aircraft technologies under investigation than ever before. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Augousti

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Elastic Tailoring of Composite Winglet-Wing Systems for Enhanced Performance

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Harrell, Prof R Butler

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

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel flexible aircraft engine emissions modelling

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

A step change in the use of numerical tools is needed to understand the impact of net-zero carbon aircraft and engines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Blakey, Dr I Q Qureshi

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

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Research Studentship in Aircraft Propulsion

University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science

Research Studentship in Aircraft Propulsion. 4-year D.Phil. studentship . Project. Hydrogen Fuel Flow Control for Zero Carbon propulsion systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Ireland, Dr J Coull

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

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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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ZENITH PhD Project: Integrated hydrogen sensing for composite structures

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ATR Rhead, Prof T J Mays, Prof F Marken

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

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Propeller and wake interaction phenomena for electric-powered distributed propulsion systems including both collective pitch and RPM regulation

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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Start-up strategies for battery electric vehicles and aircraft in cold climates

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The battery electric vehicle (BEV) has the potential to decarbonise the transport sector through the use of renewable electricity and zero tailpipe emissions, however, limited vehicle range remains a significant issue. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fly

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Sustainable production processes for composite aerospace components

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Loukaides, Dr R C Lupton, Prof R Butler

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

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

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Computational investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of a morphing wing configuration

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Smart structures technology, particularly the bio-inspired morphing and multifunctional wing architectures are among the most promising technologies for the improvement of aerodynamic performance in large civil aircraft. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Lin

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

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Development and manufacturability of metamaterials for large shallow cavity noise suppression

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: J.L.T. Lawrence, P.B. Murray, A.G. Wilson, and P.A.S. Reed. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Murray

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

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We have 42 Aerospace Engineering (aircraft) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Aerospace Engineering (aircraft) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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