Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 487 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Development of high-power-density non-rare-earth magnet machine for modern propulsion system

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lead supervisors. Dr Shun Cai. Eligibility. Open to UK students and EU students with settled or pre-settled status in the UK. Fully Funded. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Cai

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Discovery of new sustainable permanent magnets for electric motors and generators

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Condensed matter and materials physics

High-performance permanent magnets are needed for electric motors and generators which are essential for the decarbonisation of transport (land, sea and air) and energy generation (>25% of UK electricity comes from wind-turbines). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K McKenna, Dr S Cavill, Dr X Zhao

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

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Dedicated Engine Development for Full-Hybrid Powertrains with Methanol for Heavy-Duty Applications

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Esposito, Prof C Brace

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

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Re-imagining Engineering Design (RIED)

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Shape, topology and chemistry of materials and structures are the ingredients to achieve multifunctionality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Torres-Sanchez, Prof P Conway

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

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Ignition and fire spread processes in the Wildland Urban Interface

King’s College London Department of Engineering

This PhD project in fire science interlinks prevention and protection from wildfire risk, by focusing on providing a clearer understanding of uncontrolled fires and the conditions that cause them to arise in the wildland urban interface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia

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

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Fully Funded Coating PhD Studentship with Rolls Royce Thermally Sprayed Coatings to inhibit bondcoat – Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Interactions - (ENG 1766)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham and Rolls Royce. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

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Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures. 4D printed devices are Additive Manufactured components with shape-shifting capabilities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

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

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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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PhD Studentship in Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Molecular Simulations of Food Biotribology, 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 Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to ‘home’ students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Ewen

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

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PhD Studentship in Shear Band Modelling

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Mechanics of Materials leading to the award of a PhD degree. Shear bands are narrow regions of intense shear that can arise when a material is deformed. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides

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

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Digital modelling of boiling heat transfer in water-cooled nuclear reactors

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about accelerating the adoption of low-carbon energy sources through groundbreaking research and pushing the boundaries of engineering?… Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Colombo

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

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Separation and characterisation of wear flakes generated in rail-wheel interactions.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project provides a new research activity within rail research at The University of Sheffield, and the resulting techniques will provide a method which can be utilised to drive forward other projects within the group, relating to wear mechanisms and material development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Tomlinson

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

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Upscaling morphing in biological structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Continuum mechanics approaches have been used to model the mechanical behaviour of biological (and active) systems at length scales that are large enough. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M.T. Taffetani, Dr M Dias

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

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

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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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

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

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We have 487 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 487 Mechanical Engineering PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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