Mechanical Engineering (land) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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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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Investigation and modification of surface treatments for attracting and capturing microfibres dispersed in aqueous environments

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Microplastic pollution is a well-known environmental concern. The continuous increase in the production and use of plastics in various forms in combination with a lack of waste management in their disposal continues to contribute towards contamination. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Batikh

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

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Visual Swarming for GPS Denied UAV Operations

UNSW Canberra Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Onshore international students from Five Eyes Alliance Nations (United States, the United Kingdom, Canada). Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Garratt

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

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Visual Guidance for Ship Launch and Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UNSW Canberra Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Onshore international students from Five Eyes Alliance Nations (United States, the United Kingdom, Canada). Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Garratt

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

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Micromechanical approaches for predicting fragmentation and abrasion of brown rice

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BE Edmans, Dr B N Dubey

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Autonomous Data-Driven Modelling for Advanced Satellite Constellation Management

UNSW Canberra Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Preference is given to international students currently studying in Australia, all nationalities are welcome to apply. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LQ Qiao

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

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Ph.D. Graduate Research Position in Fuel Cell and Turbine Hybrid System Modelling, Design and Development

West Virginia University Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the West Virginia University anticipates filling Ph.D. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Sabolsky

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

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Building integrated Photvoltaic for existing buildings

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

As the quest for sustainable building increases, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) promises to be a viable energy source that easily blends with modern architectural materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NS Sellami

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

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Foam Hadron Collider

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Microfluidic devices involving small droplets or bubbles flowing along narrow channels are becoming increasingly important, not least in the context Covid-19 testing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Grassia

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

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We have 10 Mechanical Engineering (land) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering (land) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 10 Mechanical Engineering (land) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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