Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

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

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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Machine Learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Temistocle Grenga, Ed Richardson. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Grenga

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

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Model of Energy Demand and Carbon Reduction for Control of Energy Storage

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero Data Driven Optimisation for Process Scale-up

Newcastle University School of Engineering

Award summary. These studentships provide 100% fees (Home & international), a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate), and a research training support grant of £20,000. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Harvey

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, Alliance Manchester Business School

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

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

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Development of a Visuo-Haptic Recognition System to Enhance Robotic Perception in Cluttered Environments

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The project aligns and contributes to the long-term goal of nuclear decommissioning at RAICo1, Dalton Cumbria and The University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Cheng, Prof HY Yin

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Jo Grundy and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. The occurrence of adhesive wear between sliding surfaces can cause high friction, vibration, material transfer between surfaces and even seizure of components. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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Automated hydrodynamic characterisation for seakeeping and manoeuvring performance from focused experimental datasets

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr N.C. Townsend, Prof D.A. Hudson and Dr J.A. Bowker (industrial). Project description. Ship model testing is expensive and time consuming. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Townsend

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

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Artificial Intelligence based Electric Vehicle Motor Control

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicle development has been a hot topic around the world. This PhD programme will develop artificial intelligence based control methods to optimize the performance of electric vehicle motor drive system in terms of reliability and efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Zhao

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

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Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum, will investigate resource recovery opportunities from sewage sludge with dark fermentation as core enabling technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Bajón Fernández, Dr L Alibardi

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

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Human-centric, data-driven model predictive control strategies for buildings

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

There is significant potential for big data and data science (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Jones

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

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PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Background. The UK and the World are rapidly shifting towards multi-energy systems, such as districts and industrial parks with large amounts of renewable electricity, renewable heating & cooling, clean fuels (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sciacovelli, Dr G Wilson

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

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EPSRC DTP: PhD Scholarship in Steam Sensor Technology (2024)

University of Sussex School of Engineering and Informatics

A 3.5 year EPSRC DTP-funded PhD studentship in the department of Engineering under the supervision of Professor Cyril Crua. Available for September 2024 entry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CC Crua

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/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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We have 39 Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Machine Learning models for subgrid scales in turbulent reacting flows

Model of Energy Demand and Carbon Reduction for Control of Energy Storage

PhD Studentships - Process Industries: Net Zero Data Driven Optimisation for Process Scale-up

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Development of a Visuo-Haptic Recognition System to Enhance Robotic Perception in Cluttered Environments

Data centric modelling of adhesive wear

Automated hydrodynamic characterisation for seakeeping and manoeuvring performance from focused experimental datasets

Artificial Intelligence based Electric Vehicle Motor Control

Intermediate dark fermentation as a platform technology for chemical recycling and biorefineries in the water sector PhD

Human-centric, data-driven model predictive control strategies for buildings

PhD in multi-energy systems analysis with Artificial Intelligence models

EPSRC DTP: PhD Scholarship in Steam Sensor Technology (2024)

Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

We have 39 Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 39 Energy Technologies (learning) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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