Mechanical Engineering (cfd) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 Mechanical Engineering (cfd) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Multi-fidelity systems-level simulations for nuclear thermal hydraulics

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Thermal hydraulics simulations at plant level are vital for the understanding of plant performance, safety under accident scenarios, and for the better understanding of transient phenomena. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Skillen, Dr Y Mahmoudi Larimi, Dr A Mole

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

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Urban Air Quality Simulation and Management

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about addressing the critical issue of urban air quality through cutting-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modelling of aerodynamic noise sources

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

Applications are invited for one funded 3.5-year PhD studentship for the project titled “High-fidelity CFD and data-driven modeling of aerodynamic noise sources” in the group of Dr Zhong-Nan Wang at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

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

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Rapid production of hollow spheres using coaxial nozzles: multiphase CFD

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Ivo Peters, John Shrimpton. Project description. When a gas surrounded by a liquid film flows out of a coaxial nozzle, the stream can spontaneously deform into liquid shells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Peters

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

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Analysis of post-combustion CO2 capture from natural gas power plants using CFD and process co-simulation

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The use of natural gas as a fuel for electricity production is expected to gradually increase in the next decades. Since it is acknowledged that large CO2 emission cuts should be achieved in the near future, it seems plausible that these systems may have to be coupled to CO2 capture schemes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof K Hughes, Prof L Ma, Dr M Diego de Paz

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

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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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PhD studentship - Optimizing Pulse-Jet Cleaning for Sustainable Energy: A CFD Approach to Emissions Control

Newcastle University School of Engineering

This PhD project is part of the CDT in Process Industries: Net Zero. About the CDT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Lee

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

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Advanced Composites Structures FEA/CFD Modelling Design and Manufacturing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. The most common composite material consists of carbon or glass fibres that are bonded together with a polymer matrix and are often referred to as carbon or glass fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP or GFRP). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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CFD simulation of a perforated rotating bucket in the prilling process

University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Research Group: Advanced Materials Engineering

Prilling is a finishing process in chemical and petrochemical industries for producing reasonably uniform spherical particles from molten solutions of chemicals such as urea or ammonium nitrate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Rahmanian

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

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Modelling gas-microdroplet interaction and dispersion for decontamination applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) at the University of Edinburgh? We are currently looking to recruit a talented, hardworking, and passionate PhD student to study the interactive and dispersive behaviour of different sterilant formulations during the decontamination of materials with complex geometries and the disinfection of indoor spaces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr DG Gerogiorgis

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring the Interplay of Computational Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, and Thermal Analysis in Engineering Systems

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Our research group in school of Engineering Technology and Design (ETD) at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) focuses on cutting edge projects at intersection of computational mechanics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal analysis and fluid-structure interaction (FSI). Read more

Supervisors: Dr U Abdullah, Dr A Rasheed

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

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Adjoint based optimization of vertical axis wind turbines

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Recently vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have been more installed in urban areas than before. They are known to perform better in urban regions compared to horizontal axis wind turbines as they do not require alignment to the oncoming flow. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ma, Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof D Ingham, Dr A Shahrokhi

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

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High fidelity CFD modelling of melting particle flows

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dense particle flows are frequently appeared in many industrial applications including fluidized bed in pharmaceutical reactors and modern plastic recycling technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jangi

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

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High-fidelity CFD modelling of flashing sprays

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Atomisation and spray superheated liquid to gas is fundamentally different from those sub-cooled liquid. The process involves much faster atomisation and mixing compared to those of conventional sprays. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Jangi

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

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CFD Study of Wind Turbine Aerodynamics

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

Wind turbine is the main technology that converts wind energy to electricity. The interaction between air flow and the turbine blade are critical to the structure integrity and noise generation of the turbine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof D Ingham

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

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We have 51 Mechanical Engineering (cfd) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (cfd) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 Mechanical Engineering (cfd) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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