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Mechanical Engineering (surface) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 81 Mechanical Engineering (surface) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

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
 Supervisor: Dr P D Hicks
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of next generation electrosurgery electrode design via surface microtexturing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
SELF FUNDED PROJECT. 3 years full time, start date 1st April, 1st July, 1st October 2024. Electrosurgery is a medical procedure that utilises an alternating and high frequency current (200kHz-3.3MHz) to either cut and/or coagulate tissues and achieve haemostasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau, Prof S Evans, Dr H Wyatt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evolution of eggshell surface structure and physiology

Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences
Avian eggshells exhibit some of the most diverse and fascinating arrays of complex biological variability within the animal kingdom. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Portugal, Dr RF Felice, Dr J Bowen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High speed photography to investigate surface wear and fatigue in railway rail and wheel steels

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
A novel high speed photography technique is being developed at Sheffield which will give new insight to the very earliest stages of railway rail and wheel surface modification during contact. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing an ingenious hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing route for producing biomedical implants via metal AM processes and laser post-processing

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
3 Year Self funded project. This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area involving hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing (AM-SM) routes for the fabrication of biomedical implants economically to meet the growing demand of biomedical industries. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr S Bigot, Dr E Brousseau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and development of next generation textured cutting tools for improved tribological properties during machining

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
3 Year Self funded project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bhaduri, Dr E Brousseau, Dr S Bigot
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Accelerated prediction of surface reactions in catalysts for H generation using Machine Learning and coarse-graining methods

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering
Water electrolysis is regarded as the most viable solution to produce clean hydrogen but electrode materials used in commercial technologies face several challenges risking the mass production of hydrogen. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EGN Galindo-Nava
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrated Vessel Health Management (IVHM) for the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS)

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering
Project ID. 2228cc1457 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Engineering. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Liu
 6 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Use of surface textures to improve tactile perception

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Many human interactions with objects and surfaces rely on perception of the tactile interface. This could be when gripping objects with hands, or controlling walking movements through the physical feedback felt through the soles of the feet. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Carre
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw
 3 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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An investigation into droplet splashing and levitation phenomena in multiphase systems

University of Strathclyde Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PROJECT SUMMARY (a short summary - max 40 words).  . With this project, we propose an investigation into a variety of dynamics and effects produced by the interaction of a droplet or a group of droplets with a solid or liquid surface. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Lappa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fouling Control of Water Treatment Membranes through Optimal and Sustainable Cleaning Strategies

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
Membrane fouling – the deposition of organic and inorganic matter on the membrane surface – is a major technical obstacle affecting membrane-based water treatment processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Prof A Lips
 19 June 2024  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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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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Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling of free surface flows over packing materials in a CO2 absorber

University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Power generation from fossil fuels still plays a central role in meeting our energy demand today and for the foreseeable future. They are at present the largest stationary sources of carbon dioxide emission. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Ma, Prof K Hughes, Prof D Ingham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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