University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 119 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Phase Field Computational Methods for Fracture Problems in Engineering

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Phase-field is a new exciting numerical technique that permits computationally cheap and effective simulation of challenging fracture problems, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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A novel manufacturing method for application of ultrathin sheet laminations for electric machines.

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The greater electrification of many industrial and commercial sectors is acknowledged as an important contributor to plans for reaching net-zero carbon by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ghadbeigi, Prof P Fairclough, Prof G Jewell

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

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Effect of obesity on bone strength and implication on the risk of hip fracture

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There is a clear and unmet need to address the diagnosis of hip fracture risk associated with osteoporosis. Whereas low weight is a well-documented risk factor for future bone fractures, a high body weight seems to protect against hip fracture. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Application of predictive control to fast systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control is relatively unwieldy and therefore does not lend itself to applications requiring fast sample rates. However many recent developments have looked at how the algorithm can be implemented both more efficiently in time and with relatively simple coding requirements. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Predictive control of non-linear and/or robust systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control is by now a well established methodology whereby one bases the design of the control law on the optimisation of system predictions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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Multi-rate and/or non square systems and/or decentralised control

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

In many chemical processes there are limitations on the sampling rates and the number of inputs and outputs may not match. This affects the structure of the control law as one ends up with a so called multi-rate or non-square system , for which conventional control design is not applicable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Computational efficiency in predictive control

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control requires the online solution of an optimisation problem which carries both a large online computation as well as the overhead of substantial code. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Computational efficiency and simplicity in predictive control for linear and non-linear systems

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Predictive control (MPC) is by now a well-established methodology whereby one bases the design of the control law on the optimisation of system predictions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JA Rossiter

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

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Enabling Net Zero Emissions Targets through Post Combustion Capture (PCC) of CO2 Using Amine-based Emerging Technology

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the key activities that will allow anthropogenic carbon emissions to reach net zero and net negative in time to avoid dangerous climate change. Most large-scale CCS operations rely on amine solvents for post-combustion CO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Samson, Prof J Gibbins, Prof M Pourkashanian

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

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Developing an algorithm for detecting placenta abnormalities

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The placenta plays an important role during pregnancy by transporting nutrients to the fetus. Occasionally the placenta does not function properly, giving rise to a range of issues such as placenta accrete and intrauterine growth restrictions (IUGR). Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Investigating plastic behaviour in immature bones

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

There are many differences in mechanical properties between immature and adult bones. While adult bones have been studied extensively, particularly in relation to non-healthy ageing and the risk of fracture, there has been a lack of study on immature or young bones and their mechanical properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Li

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

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Modelling and characterisation of chip formation and machining induced defects of nano-particle toughened Carbon Fibre Polymer Composites

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Fibre reinforced composites with thermoset polymer matrix are replacing metallic engineering alloys due to their strength/weight ratio specially in the aerospace and automotive industries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Ghadbeigi, Prof P Fairclough

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

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Metallo-organic inks used in inkjet printing

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD focusses on investigating a range of metallo-organic inks that are in essence solutions of metal that can be inkjet printed. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Smith

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

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Improving the mechanical properties of carbon fibre composites via inkjet printed polymer inclusions

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carbon fibre composites have been toughened, and strengthened, by using inkjet printing to deposit discrete droplets of polymer onto the pre-preg that is used to produce the final composite material. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Smith

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

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Lab-grown, or cultured, meat produced by additive manufacture

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD topic investigates the practicality of using inkjet printing, or another additive manufacture technique, in the production of lab grown meat products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Smith

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We have 119 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 119 University of Sheffield Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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