Mechanical Engineering (composite materials) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 32 Mechanical Engineering (composite materials) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composite Materials

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project offers an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in advancing the field of materials processing science, specifically in the realm of additive manufacturing (AM) of high-performance composite materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Tailoring the Thermomechanical Properties of High Performance Aerospace & Automotive Composite Materials

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Interested in high performance, lightweight composite materials? Take advantage of the fact that companies in the aerospace and automotive sectors are currently looking for good materials scientists and engineers with a composites PhD!. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Foreman

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

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Data-driven damage modelling of textile reinforced composites for strutural application

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Design and maintenance efficiency has long been a critical consideration for composite materials and structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H LIU, Dr J Busfield

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

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Durability of glass-fibre/acrylic composites and their interface for use in renewable energy structural applications

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Over the past decades, there has been rapid growth in the development and application of fibre-reinforced composite materials for use in high-performance applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Minty, Mr N M Meyn

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

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Advanced Composite Materials and Structures for Aerospace Applications

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics of the University of Southampton is welcoming applications for PhD scholarships in the field of composite materials and structures. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Meo

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

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Composite Materials with integrated ‘‘massless’’ energy storage for use in civil and mobile applications such as electric vehicles, drones, and composite planes

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Nowadays in electric cars, batteries, contribute a large part of the vehicle's weight, which means additional footprinting and load bearing function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

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Optimal Design of Fibre Reinforced Composite Pipes and Umbilicals

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Menshykova, Dr O Menshykov

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

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Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X2)

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

The project will seek an understanding of the microstructural changes during machining of specialist aerospace materials for high temperature applications used in the latest generations of civil and military aero-engines. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Axinte

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

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Sustainable composites based on vitrimer matrices PhD

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

High performance composite materials involve continuous fibres -usually carbon – embedded in a polymeric matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Skordos

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Recycling Polymeric based Composites for Construction Application

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

In the UK, glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) contributes to 75,000 tons end of life waste in addition to 6,200 tons of production waste. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Shyha

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

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Monitoring and evaluation of composite pipes using structural waves

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski, Prof Michele Meo. Project description. We invite applications for a PhD position in the field of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of composite pipes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

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

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Improved structural integrity assessments for wrinkling defects in composite turbines

University of Liverpool School of 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

Supervisor: Dr W Christian

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

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Reversible manufacture of continuous fibre composites PhD

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

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites, offer an advanced solution combining high performance with lightweight and environmental resistance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Skordos

15 May 2024 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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Failure Prediction on Composite Aerospace Structures and Space Systems

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering

The development of new advanced composite materials offers plenty of possibilities to implement these new structures into highly strained components and applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J L Curiel Sosa

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

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We have 32 Mechanical Engineering (composite materials) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (composite materials) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 32 Mechanical Engineering (composite materials) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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