Energy Technologies (critical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 Energy Technologies (critical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Assessing how climate change will impact Cumbrian Coastal Lines (low value of service, but strategically important routes), with a focus on critical infrastructure for freight and energy material transport

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisor: Prof NM Macdonald

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

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PhD student (f_m_x) Chemical Engineering: Extraction of Critical Raw Materials from Geothermal Fluids

Helmholtz Centre Potsdam GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences

The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences is the national centre for research into the geosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kranz

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project 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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Development of ignition systems for energy systems

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There have been consistent efforts in developing more fast and efficient combustion. Microwave discharges are widely used for plasma-assisted ignition of air/fuel mixtures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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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Advancing battery intelligence using digital parameterisation of battery electrode microstructures

University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Batteries are a critical technology in achieving net zero, and will be crucial for the successful decarbonisation of a range of sectors from transport to energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hack, Prof B Inkson

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

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Vulnerability of Coastal Energy Infrastructure to Climate and Environmental Change

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Plater, Dr R Smedley, Dr C Lyddon

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

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Multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high temperature high pressure water for nuclear power plants

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are pleased to present an exciting PhD opportunity in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, providing a unique chance for candidates to participate in a multiscale investigation of corrosion deposition in high-temperature, high-pressure water for nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Scenini, Dr G Giustini

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

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Lead-free materials for electrostatic energy storage

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

This multidisciplinary project spans materials science, chemistry and physics to develop lead-free environmental friendly materials for enhanced electrostatic energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Lu, Prof A J Bell

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of dynamic cable for offshore renewable energy industry

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Offshore wind energy is central to UK’s ambition of transitioning to a sustainable future electricity grid. The growth in power generation from floating wind turbines is increasingly further away from shore and utilising the floating wind turbine support structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof A Peyton

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Innovating Interdisciplinary Airborne Wind Energy through Rigorous Wind Tunnel Testing and Collaborative Design

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience's Hybrid Offshore Wind Energy Solutions Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bastankhah, Dr G Ingram, Dr F Arvin, Dr F Rekabi-Bana

16 May 2024 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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Renewables and the UK Energy Market

University of Strathclyde Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) CDT

PhD in the Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) CDT which is an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focusing on research and training in the areas of Hydrogen and Wind Energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Carroll

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

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

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We have 38 Energy Technologies (critical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Energy Technologies (critical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 Energy Technologies (critical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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