Energy Technologies (language) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 64 Energy Technologies (language) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Manufacture of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Electroless Co Deposition

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

Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) are promising energy technology devices for the highly efficient conversion of chemical to electrical energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shearer

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

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Solar Atmospheric Water Generation from air

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

1.1 billion people worldwide do not have access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion cannot access clean water for at least one month of the year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NS Sellami

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

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PV soiling – Design of sustainable cleaning system

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

Global warming is mainly due to the high growth in carbon emissions and pollution worldwide. At present, most countries have set carbon reduction goals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NS Sellami

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

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Modelling of microbial induced hydrogen loss for underground hydrogen storage

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

Hydrogen is identified to play a key role in the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. To meet this target, the UK needs hydrogen storage capacity of at least 15 TWh (~ 450k tonnes) meet short-term and seasonal supply and demand variability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Cai

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

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Using multi-agent systems to help households reduce peak electricity consumption in ways they perceive as fair

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

The UK and the EU have both recently updated their legislation to put net zero emissions targets in place for 2050. This requires moving away from using fossil fuels for energy generation, and moving towards renewable sources such as photovoltaic cells and wind turbines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Powers

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

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Non-Imaging Cheap Highly Efficient solar concentrator for building integrated photovoltaic (PV) system - (NICHE-PV)

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

Solar photovoltaic (PV), which is one of the technologies that harness solar energy by converting the sunlight directly into electricity, grew by more than 100 folds from 2000 to 2013. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Sukki, Dr NS Sellami

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

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Development of solar concentrator for hydrogen production in solar thermochemical water-splitting cycle

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

The UK has set an ambitious commitment of achieving net zero by 2050. Low carbon hydrogen is expected to play a vital role in the next few decades. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Sukki, Dr NS Sellami

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

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

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

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

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

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Multi-Three-Phase Drives for Electric Transport

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

The popularity of power electronic drives used to control electrical machines is increasing, pushed by both the surge of renewable energy generation and the ongoing electrification of transport. Read more

Supervisors: Mr SP Papadopoulos, Dr FVS Vedreno Santos,

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Improving the Reliability and Economy of Anchors for Floating Offshore Wind Energy

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

As a part of efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the UK offshore wind turbine capacity had reached 13.7 GW by 2022, but a higher growth rate is required to meet the target of 50 GW of installed capacity by 2030. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P He

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Risk and sustainability dimensions of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK and Ireland in a changing climate

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The transition from the primary reliance on exhaustible fossil fuel energy sources to renewable energy sources - decarbonisation of energy production - is an essential element of the government pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Teixeira, Prof M MacDonald

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Climate change impact on design of coastal structures and infrastructure

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Oceans, covering 70% of the planet, play a pivotal role in our lives, serving as a major source of energy, food, and a crucial means of transportation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hayatdavoodi, Prof P Lin

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

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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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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Protection of critical infrastructure in developing countries through bioengineering and intermediate technology

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Earthquakes create a range of hazards for engineers, key amongst which is the need to keep critical infrastructure such as bridges open in the crucial few hours after the event. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A J Brennan, Prof J Knappett

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

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