Energy Technologies (modelling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 85 Energy Technologies (modelling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Physics-based mathematical modelling of water electrolyzer for hydrogen production

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Water electrolysers are promising for hydrogen-powered grids, producing green hydrogen from renewable energy sources, and working in a pair with fuel cells or gas turbines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PD Das, Dr D Mignard

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

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Dynamic modelling and control of a novel bio-inspired UAV for infrastructure monitoring

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

Supervisors: Prof M He, Dr Y Govdeli, Prof O A Beg, Dr O Ariff

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

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Numerical modelling of multiphase flow and reactive transport in porous materials

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Understanding reactive transport in porous materials is of utmost importance for a wide range of engineering applications, including subsurface energy storage, low-carbon building materials and fuel cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Maes

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modelling of buoyancy control for new generation aircraft

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Aircraft research is in a state of transition, with a much broader range of possible new aircraft technologies under investigation than ever before. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Augousti

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

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Modelling exsolution: materials design for sustainable energy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

One of the primary challenges for the global community is the supply of plentiful and affordable energy, moving the world away from dependence on fossil fuels by providing green alternatives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Mulheran, Dr D Neagu

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

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Multiple drivers of change on avian species in estuarine systems: energy, pollution and sea-level rise

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit: https://ecowild.site.hw.ac.uk/. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hill, Dr L Wright, Dr E Masden, Dr T Szewczyk, Dr A McCluskie

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

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Sustainable Solar Fuels: from Material Innovation to Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Join our groundbreaking PhD project, as part of the "REFINE. From Solar Energy to Fuel" consortium, and be at the forefront of transforming solar energy into sustainable solar fuels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr X Zhang

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

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Modelling the Role of Hard Particles in Hard Facing Alloys

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Robert Wood, Georges Limbert and Dave Stewart (RRSL). Project description. Hard facing alloys, such as those used in nuclear power plant, are composite materials comprising carbides (and other hard phases), in galling resistant metallic matrices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R J K Wood

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

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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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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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Design and Modelling of DC/DC converters for HVDC tapping

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

Supervisors: Dr A ALIAKBAR JAMSHIDI FAR, Prof D Jovcic

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

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Energy Storage Modelling

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Andrew Cruden, Prof Richard Wills, Prof Suleiman Sharkh. Project description. Applications are invited for a fully-funded PhD studentship to investigate the electrical, thermal and economic modelling of a range of electrical energy storage types (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Cruden

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Data-driven modelling of energy demands in buildings

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

Project Summary. 3.5 years full time, start date 1st October 23. Description of Project. We seek to recruit a highly motivated PhD researcher with technical ability to conduct research in the area of modelling energy demand in buildings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Qadrdan

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

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Hydrogen trapping and permeation in metallic and ceramic coatings for fusion powerplant applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

Future fusion powerplants must maintain tritium inventory to ensure safe and sustainable plant operations. Structural materials in the breeder blanket and tritium extraction systems will be exposed to tritium and lithium. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Edmondson

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

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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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We have 85 Energy Technologies (modelling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (modelling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 85 Energy Technologies (modelling) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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