Mechanical Engineering (polymer) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Mechanical Engineering (polymer) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

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

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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mono-Material Barrier Films for Sustainable and Circular Plastic Packaging Applications (MonoFilm)

University of Warwick WMG

Plastic packaging materials play a crucial role in today's society, offering advantages such as versatility, hygiene, safety, lightweight properties, and, notably, a low carbon footprint when compared to alternative materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Peijs, Dr T Schiller

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

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Biomechanics and wear of a novel modular tray for an all-polymer total knee replacement

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Do you want to make a difference in patients’ lives? Are you interested in medical technologies innovation? Do you want to collaborate with industry? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then you should consider this PhD studentship opportunity offered by the University of Leeds in partnership with Invibio Limited, a proven development partner and leader of biomaterials solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Jennings, Dr R Cowie, Dr A Briscoe

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

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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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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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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications – Industrial CASE (ICASE) with Shell

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Fundamental understanding of water-based lubricants for hydraulic and EV applications”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dini

Year round applications PhD Research Project 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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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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Nanoporous Materials for Energy Absorption

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Nanoporous materials such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are having their applications in mechanical energy absorption. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

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

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Effect of chemical degradation and formulation stability on viscoelastic relaxation processes

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Current accelerated stress relaxation tests indirectly show how a polymer network rearranges (viscoelastic considerations) to reduce the applied stress (thermodynamic considerations). Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Watson, Dr JB Bone

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

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Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

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

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the effect of plastics recycling on nanoplastic production in packaging applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Nanoplastics, defined as plastic particles measuring less than 1000 nanometres, have emerged as a significant concern due to their ability to infiltrate ecosystems, posing potential risks to the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T McDonald

25 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Development of solar-powered self-healing 3D printed composite structures. 4D printed devices are Additive Manufactured components with shape-shifting capabilities [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

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

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PhD Studentship in Shear Band Modelling

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Mechanics of Materials leading to the award of a PhD degree. Shear bands are narrow regions of intense shear that can arise when a material is deformed. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides

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

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We have 24 Mechanical Engineering (polymer) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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