Mechanical Engineering (local) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Development of a digital twin of green hydrogen energy hubs

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The project will investigate the development of green hydrogen energy hubs (such as the Stannochy Energy Hub, Brechin), and build a detailed understanding… Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Dixon, Dr J Vorstius

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding strain localisation around hydrides in irradiated zirconium alloys

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Are you someone with a passion to continue learning? Do you believe a career is about putting something back into the world? Does having access to some of the UK’s newest and best research facilities make you feel like a kid in a toy shop? Consider becoming a part of our team!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Maric, Dr P Frankel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition 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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Understanding the influence of vanadium on the behaviour of Zr alloys during irradiation

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The Zr group is a large welcoming team of researchers that focus on tackling industrially significant issues with regards to nuclear power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Harrison, Dr P Frankel, Dr MM Maric, Dr Z Shah

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

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Understanding the influence of final annealing on the behaviour of Zr-Nb-Sn-Fe alloys during irradiation

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The Zr group is a large welcoming team of researchers that focus on tackling industrially significant issues with regards to nuclear power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Dr MM Maric, Dr R Harrison, Dr Z Shah

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

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Understanding the influence of the composition and microstructure of Cr based PVD coatings on the performance of coated claddings

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The Zr group is a large welcoming team of researchers that focus on tackling industrially significant issues with regards to nuclear power. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Dr R Harrison, Dr MM Maric, Dr Z Shah

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

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Computational aerodynamics of high speed flow over rough surfaces

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Neil Sandham. Project description. You will join a group of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers using high performance computing to advance understanding of high speed aerodynamics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Sandham

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

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Controlling airborne infectious disease transmission in indoor environment

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

Infectious disease pandemics are brutal killers in human history. The recent COVID-19 outbreak in China has killed over 2.4K people globally, and more than 78K people are infected across 28 countries (As of 22th Feb 2020). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Shao

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

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

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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Clinical assessment and prediction of outcome post shoulder joint replacement using a smart device

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

More than 8000 shoulder replacements are performed annually in the UK alone, with numbers continuing to grow. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Ellison

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

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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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Unravelling the biophysical mechanisms that regulate liver fibrosis

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Applications are invited for a Postgraduate studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Programme, to be undertaken within the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Shepherd

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

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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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We have 29 Mechanical Engineering (local) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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